Last Sold Price
3 beds1,856 sqft$889/sqft
1500 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94708

Description

Lovingly restored and tastefully updated Art Moderne-style home in Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto, w/views of SF, the Bay and Golden Gate bridges and Mt. Tam. Built in 1937 and completely renovated in 2015, this three-bedroom, two bath beauty shows off its classic style and grace with plenty of natural light, handsome hardwood floors, generous sized bedrooms, open kitchen/dining area, and a large living room with a working fireplace. Step outside onto the expansive brick patio to a peaceful oasis for...Lovingly restored and tastefully updated Art Moderne-style home in Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto, w/views of SF, the Bay and Golden Gate bridges and Mt. Tam. Built in 1937 and completely renovated in 2015, this three-bedroom, two bath beauty shows off its classic style and grace with plenty of natural light, handsome hardwood floors, generous sized bedrooms, open kitchen/dining area, and a large living room with a working fireplace. Step outside onto the expansive brick patio to a peaceful oasis for your morning coffee or afternoon tea, or take advantage of the great space to entertain your guests in style. Wander down into the lower yard and enjoy the magnificent garden while spending some lazy time in the comfy hammock. Walk to Peet’s, Chez Panisse, Gregoire and many more Gourmet Ghetto delights.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/30/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by LAURA DUBINETT • DRE #01012312 • MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY

Property Details for 1500 Arch Street

Status
MLS #
40864683
Days on Compass
14
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1937
Lot Size
0.11 AC / 4,600 SF
City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Custom, Traditional
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Covered Parking, Int Access From Garage, Off Street Parking, Enclosed Garage
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Mountains, San Francisco, Water

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,675,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

130.8%

Berkeley, CA

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1

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3
Bedrooms
1,815
Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,600,000 | 1105 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
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Sold 09/08/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,900,000 | 1126 Keeler Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$1,875,000 | 990 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
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Bedrooms
1,656
Square Feet
0.17
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY, LAURA DUBINETT, DRE #01012312

Sold By THORNWALL PROPERTIES INC., COLLEEN LARKIN, DRE #00874780

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Building Information for 1500 Arch Street

Stories2Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,600 SF

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Property Information for 1500 Arch Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Disabled Bath Feat
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Basement - Full, Laundry Room
  • Primary Bath Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Ell
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Sump Pump, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Energy Star Lighting, Energy Star Windows Doors, Low E Glass, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Thermostat Controller, Weather Stripped Door(s)
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Leased, Washer, Window Coverings, Tankless Water Heater
  • Builder/Architect: E. T. Spencer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding, Siding - Redwood
  • Foundation: Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: Basement
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Corner, Premium Lot, Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4600
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4600.0
  • Model: Art-Moderne
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1856
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Terraced Back, Tool Shed
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Acres: 0.11
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: SW Corner of Arch and Vine
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 59-2255-2-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 1500 Arch Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2019

Sold

EBRD #40864683

$1,650,000
May 30, 2019

Sold

MLSListings #EB40864683

$1,650,000
May 28, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646096588

$1,650,000

+9.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2019

Sold

EBRD #40864683

$1,650,000
05/30/2019

Sold

MLSListings #EB40864683

$1,650,000
05/28/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646096588

$1,650,000

+9.9% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1500 Arch Street

Taxable ValueLand$612,000Additions$1,428,000Total$2,040,000
Tax Record2025$29,876 ($2,490 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,856 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,856 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated1986CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2255-2-2

Schools near 1500 Arch Street

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1500 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,650,000
3
1,856
4,600
5
3.5
3,080
4,500
3
3,042
4,725
2,225
4,512
4
2
2,560
4,275
1,218
4,124

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