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Sold for $1,625,000
  • $1,625,000

    1615 Buena Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

    2beds
    900sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1919
    6,098 Square Feet Lot
    $1,627,700 Zestimate®
    $1,806/sqft
    $3,793 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,627,700

    $1.48M - $1.79M

    $3,793/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Front porchEnormous sunny backyardTwo-bedroom one bathroom bungalowExtra deep lotBack deckSweet eat-in kitchen
    Experience the best that Berkeley has to offer in this two-bedroom, one bathroom bungalow set on an extra deep lot in Berkeley's coveted Northbrae neighborhood. Perfectly located in between the bustling Northbrae's Monterey Market and other shops and the world-famous, restaurant-rich "Gourmet Ghetto" this property is all about the convenience of the neighborhood amenities! Sweet eat-in kitchen spills effortlessly on to the back deck and into the enormous sunny backyard. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the front porch as you watch your neighbors come and go the old-fashioned way to Monterey Market or other neighborhood business'. Perhaps head over to King Playground, Tennis courts or the pool or enjoy Cedar - Rose park & pickleball courts. There is a free standing garage with office potential and plenty of off street parking. Fans of Berkeley will love this one! Incredible opportunity to own your own piece of Northbrae. Leave the car at home! Sewer Lateral compliant Berkeley Beso Home Energy Score of 9

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    Listed by:

    Leif Jenssen DRE #01182699 510-207-3387,

    Vanguard Properties,

    Tamir Mansour DRE #01950551 510-908-3370,

    Vanguard Properties

    Bought with:

    Sylvia Sotomayor, DRE #01486971

    NOVO

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41141814MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: No Additional Rooms
    Kitchen
    • Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Electric
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 900
    • Total interior livable area: 900 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage, Off Street, Tandem
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One Story
    • Stories: 1
    • Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play
    • Pool features: None, See Remarks
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 6,098 Square Feet
    • Features: Level, Sloped Up, Back Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 59228013
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1919
    Details
    • Builder name: Bungalow

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,806/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $206,252
    • Date on market: 7/16/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/7/2026Sold$1,625,000+63.3%$1,806/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41141814 Report a problem
    7/29/2026Pending sale$995,000$1,106/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41141814 Report a problem
    7/16/2026Listed for sale$995,000+290.2%$1,106/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41141814 Report a problem
    9/26/1996Sold$255,000$283/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $206,252 +2%
    2025$5,557 +13.9%$202,209 +2%
    2024$4,879 +3.9%$198,244 +2%
    2023$4,695 +4.1%$194,357 +2%
    2022$4,511 +0.4%$190,547 +2%
    2021$4,494 +6.6%$186,812 +1%
    2020$4,215 +5.5%$184,897 +2%
    2019$3,996 +7.1%$181,271 +2%
    2018$3,732 $177,718 +2%
    2017$3,732 +4.8%$174,234 +2%
    2016$3,561 +4.7%$170,819 +1.5%
    2015$3,400 $168,254 +2%
    2014$3,400 $164,959 +0.5%
    2013-- $164,214 +2%
    2012-- $160,994 +2%
    2011-- $157,838 +0.8%
    2010-- $156,658 -0.2%
    2009-- $157,031 +2%
    2008-- $153,952 +2%
    2007-- $150,935 +2%
    2006-- $147,975 +2%
    2005-- $145,074 +2%
    2004-- $142,232 +1.9%
    2003-- $139,626 +2%
    2002-- $136,887 +2%
    2001$2,372 $134,204
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Northbrae

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