A Wonderful Condo Incentive Package for Buyers! Sellers are offering credits toward closing costs, a 1-year home warranty provided by the seller, and payment of the remainder of the year’s HOA dues by the seller. Welcome to 1730 Highland Place, Unit 1 — a bright and inviting corner unit located in Berkeley’s highly coveted Northside neighborhood. This 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo seamlessly blends historic charm with thoughtful updates, offering an ideal retreat for students, professionals, or anyone craving a vibrant, walkable lifestyle. Step inside to discover gleaming hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The updated kitchen cabinetry adds a modern touch, while the spacious layout makes the most of every square foot. Tucked just one block from UC Berkeley and minutes from Tilden Park's scenic trails, this location offers unmatched access to the best of the city. Stroll to the Gourmet Ghetto for world-class dining, or unwind at nearby cafés and shops. With a Walk Score of 90+, everything you need is truly at your doorstep. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a charming, sunlit home in a well-maintained, historically significant building at the heart of Berkeley’s cultural and natural landscape.
For sale
$550,000
1730 Highland Pl APT 1, Berkeley, CA 94709
1beds
679sqft
Condominium
Built in 1955
-- sqft lot
$545,900 Zestimate®
$810/sqft
$481/mo HOA
What's special
Well-maintained historically significant buildingCharming sunlit homeSpacious layoutSoaring ceilingsGleaming hardwood floorsUpdated kitchen cabinetry
- 39 days
- 1,817
- 118
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Derrick Gardner DRE #01420626 510-921-4271,
LA BAY PROPERTIES,
Aziza McGlothen DRE #01481063,
LA BAY PROPERTIES
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41142667
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No Additional Rooms
Kitchen
- Features: Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: Corner Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 679
- Total interior livable area: 679 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: No Yard
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 58220444
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Other
- Services included: Reserves, Insurance, Management Fee, Common Hot Water, Hazard Insurance, Common Area Maint, Security
- HOA fee: $481 monthly
- HOA name: OAKTOPS HOA
- HOA phone: 408-320-5509
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $810/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $634,643
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$545,900
$519,000 - $573,000
$2,762/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+2.8%$810/sqft |
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| 8/16/2025 | Listing removed | $535,000$788/sqft |
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| 7/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $535,000-10.7%$788/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Listing removed | $599,000$882/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000-1.8%$882/sqft |
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| 1/30/2025 | Listing removed | $2,295$3/sqft |
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| 1/15/2025 | Price change | $2,295+4.6%$3/sqft |
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| 1/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,195$3/sqft |
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| 1/26/2024 | Sold | $610,000$898/sqft |
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| 1/1/2024 | Pending sale | $610,000$898/sqft |
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| 10/20/2023 | Price change | $610,000-3.9%$898/sqft |
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| 10/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $635,000$935/sqft |
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| 9/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/27/2023 | Price change | $635,000-0.6%$935/sqft |
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| 6/15/2023 | Price change | $639,000+16.4%$941/sqft |
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| 6/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $549,000+42.6%$809/sqft |
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| 1/13/2005 | Sold | $385,000+116.3%$567/sqft |
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| 9/18/1998 | Sold | $178,000+16.7%$262/sqft |
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| 6/14/1994 | Sold | $152,500$225/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $634,643 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,402 +20.3% | $622,200 +18.3% |
| 2024 | $7,815 +2.1% | $526,086 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,657 +1.6% | $515,772 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,533 -0.3% | $505,661 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,556 +4.9% | $495,748 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,200 +3.3% | $490,666 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,967 +5.4% | $481,048 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,610 | $471,620 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,610 +2.9% | $462,377 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,427 +1.8% | $453,314 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,315 | $446,507 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,315 | $437,763 +16.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $375,000 +13.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $330,000 -5.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $350,000 |
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