1539 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709

$1,450,000
2
BD
1
BA
1,270
SqFt

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Listed by Ira Serkes, (510) 684-3334 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: CAROL SERKES from

Sold listing courtesy of Matthew Vance from OBBCOMP

Sold Price
$1,450,000
List Price
$1,000,000
Closing Date
Mar 19, 2025
MLS#
EB41085909
Status
SOLD
Levels
Two Story
Bedrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Sqft. of Residence
1,270
Lot Size
1,920
Listing Area
Berkeley Map Area 3
Year Built
1921

Property Description

Located in a highly desirable North Berkeley neighborhood known for its terrific restaurants and shops, this sweet two story home is just a few blocks from UC, The Cheeseboard (gourmet breads, cheeses&pizza), takeout at Gregoire's, coffee at Vanne Bistro, Café Parisien's fabulous French pastries, the original Peet's Coffee (don't miss the Alfred Peet museum), and of course, internationally known Chez Panisse. Walnut Square shops are just a short stroll down the street. Main Floor: kitchen (pantry, updated cabinetry with quartz countertop, new flooring), laundry area (washer & dryer included in sale); wood burning fireplace, living & formal dining rooms; Upper Level: two bedrooms & an elegant bath with skylight, refinished tub/shower, glass shower enclosure, new vanity and fixtures ... plus a bonus room, with windows on three sides. French doors in the front bedroom open onto a balcony overlooking the streetside scene below. Lusciously light and bright interior is delightfully refreshed with new paint and newly refinished wood floors. No garage, no driveway - sellers have lived here happily for over 33 years with on-street parking. Residential parking permits are available for residents. UC and BART nearby. OPEN SUN 2/16-2/23 2:00-4:30 pm; OPEN THURS 2/20 9:30am-noon

Additional Information

Acres
0.04
Age
104
Bathroom Features
Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s), Primary - Updated Bath(s)
Cooling System
None
Days On Market
Unknown
Exterior Features
Stucco
Fireplace Description
None
Floor Covering
Vinyl, Wood
Garage Parking
No Garage
Heating System
Floor Furnace
Laundry Facilities
In Laundry Room, Washer, Dryer
Levels
Two Story
Living Area
1,270
Lot Description
Other
Lot Size
1,920
Neighborhood
Berkeley Map Area 3
Other Rooms
None, Laundry Room
Pool Description
Pool - No, None
Sewer
Sewer - Public
Style
Bungalow
Unincorporated Yn
Yes

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