1518 Arch Street

Sold 11/5/18
Sold 11/5/18
Gallery Image 1
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,675,000
2,670 sqft

1518 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94708

Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.10 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
$627/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Handsome, rare 1924 original Golden duplex in top Gourmet Ghetto locate. Upper and lower units. Both feature lovely crown molding, fireplace tile, oak floors with a terrific layout. Some kitchen and bath updating in lower unit. Some updating in upper bath unit. Both have a good sized room off the kitchen for use as an office, den, child room, etc. Each unit has it's own washer/dryer. Beautifully landscaped front and back yards with drought tolerant plants and a drip system. Sweet DG patio in the...Handsome, rare 1924 original Golden duplex in top Gourmet Ghetto locate. Upper and lower units. Both feature lovely crown molding, fireplace tile, oak floors with a terrific layout. Some kitchen and bath updating in lower unit. Some updating in upper bath unit. Both have a good sized room off the kitchen for use as an office, den, child room, etc. Each unit has it's own washer/dryer. Beautifully landscaped front and back yards with drought tolerant plants and a drip system. Sweet DG patio in the back. The lower unit has a large basement area accessed by an interior stair. Detached carport at rear of lot. Close to many amenities: UCB, Cheeseboard, Thurs. Farmers market, downtown Berkeley and BART and commute buses. Bicycle Blvds nearby as are many parks: Cordonices, Rose Garden, Live Oak. A rare opportunity for a very special property.
  • Listed by: Nancy Mueller DRE #00622777 • BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
Listing closed: 11/05/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40839141
See It First™ on Compass

Find homes before they're listed on other real estate sites.

Start your search

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,590,000

Avg days on market

8

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Berkeley, CA

9 comparable properties found

1

$1,897,329

Sold 06/17/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,750
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

2101 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

2

$1,650,000

Sold 12/24/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,250
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

2234 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

3

$1,315,000

Sold 11/27/24

Unavailable
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
2,786
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

1601 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

4

$1,800,000

Sold 12/26/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,033
Square Feet
0.10
Acres

1729 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709

5

$990,683

Sold 04/14/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,661
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

1508 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709

6

$1,590,000

Sold 03/10/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,435
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

1206 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94709

a front view of a house with a yard
7

$1,950,000

Sold 10/23/24

3
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
2,955
Square Feet
0.16
Acres

1564 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709

8

$888,198

Sold 06/29/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,814
Square Feet
0.12
Acres

2323 Grant Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

9

$400,031

Sold 05/21/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,365
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

2338 McKinley Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

Location

Listing Courtesy of BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, Nancy Mueller, DRE #00622777

Sold By BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, Janesta Downey, DRE #01402391

Add your commute
Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$11,433 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,942

Property Taxes

$2,491

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes
Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 1518 Arch Street

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential Income / DUPLEX
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: NORTH CAMPUS
  • Building Type: DUPLEX
  • Property Sub Type: DUPLEX
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Access - Side Yard
  • Park Spaces Total: 1
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 1

Building Information

  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,280 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Partial Carpeting, Tile
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Equip - Owned, Washer
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Basement - Partial, Basement - Separate Entry
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central Gravity, Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA Amenities: Playground
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4280
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4280.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2670
  • Stories: 0.0
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Storage
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Acres: 0.1
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Between Cedar and Vine
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 59-2255-6
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Multi Family Information

General Details
  • Some Units Have: Dishwasher, Disposal, Fireplaces, Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen
  • Units Total: 2
  • Basement: Finished, Partial, Separate Entry
  • Miscellaneous Features: Extra Storage, Garden, Play Area
  • Parking Description: Carport - 2 Or More, Side Yard Access
  • Separate Meters: Electric, Gas, Water
  • Existing Lease Terms: Month to Month
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas
  • Total Deposits: $0
  • Financial Data Source: None
Income / Expense Details
  • Annual Expense Year: 0
  • Annual Taxes $: $0
  • Annual Gross Fee Income: $0
  • Annual Gross Sched Income: $0
  • Annual Miscellaneous Income: $0
  • Annual Rental Income: $0
  • Gross Oper Income (Act): $0
  • Net Operating Income: $0
  • Annual Insurance Expense: $0
  • Annual License Expense: $0
  • Annual Maintance Expense: $0
  • Annual Management Expense: $0
  • Annual Total Oper Expense: $0
  • Annual Utility Expense: $0
  • Annual Vacancy Expense: $0
  • Operating Expenses: Garbage Collection, Water
  • Other Annual Expense: $0
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: 1518
  • Occupied By 1: Tenant
  • Dining Room 1: Yes
  • Air Cond 1: No
  • Fireplace 1: Yes
  • Refrigerator 1: Yes
  • Range/Oven 1: Yes
  • Bedrooms 1: 2+
  • Bathrooms 1: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 1: 1,335
  • Rent 1: 3,000
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: 1520
  • Occupied By 2: Owner
  • Dining Room 2: Yes
  • Air Cond 2: No
  • Fireplace 2: Yes
  • Refrigerator 2: Yes
  • Range/Oven 2: Yes
  • Bedrooms 2: 2+
  • Bathrooms 2: 1
  • Parking Spaces 2: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 2: 1,335
  • Rent 2: N/A

Multi Family 5+ Information

Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: Extra Storage, Garden, Play Area
  • Total Deposits: 0
Income / Expense Details
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: $0
Other Financial Information
  • Cap Rate: 0.0

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 1518 Arch Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2018

Sold

MLSListings #EB40839141

$1,675,000—
Nov 5, 2018

Sold

RESFAR #40839141

$1,675,000—
Nov 5, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40839141

$1,675,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2018

Sold

MLSListings #EB40839141

$1,675,000
11/05/2018

Sold

RESFAR #40839141

$1,675,000
11/05/2018

Sold

EBRD #40839141

$1,675,000

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

Public Records for 1518 Arch Street

Taxable Value

Land

$571,749

Additions

$1,394,253
Total$1,966,002

Tax Record

2025

$29,888 ($2,491 / month)

Home Facts

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,747 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,747 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

4,280 SqFt

Style

Duplex

Year Built

1924

Year Renovated

1935

County

ALAMEDA

APN

59-2255-6

Schools near 1518 Arch Street

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

Similar Homes

New listings in 94708

$1,499,000 | 155 Avenida Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
1/86
Listed By CompassOpen: 10/8 10:00AM - 12:00PM

$1,499,000

4
Bedrooms
3,267
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

155 Avenida Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708

$1,349,000 | 2877 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708
1/56
Listed By CompassOpen: 10/8 09:30AM - 12:00PM

$1,349,000

2
Bedrooms
1,487
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

2877 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708

$1,500,000 | 1594 Le Roy Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
1/63
Open: 10/10 02:00PM - 04:00PMVirtual Tour

$1,500,000

4
Bedrooms
2,176
Square Feet
0.08
Acres

1594 Le Roy Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708

$998,000 | 189 Fairlawn Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
1/65
Open: 10/8 10:00AM - 01:00PMNew

$998,000

4
Bedrooms
1,576
Square Feet
0.11
Acres

189 Fairlawn Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708

$1,495,000 | 748 Keeler Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
1/53
Open: 10/10 02:00PM - 04:00PMNew

$1,495,000

3
Bedrooms
1,625
Square Feet
0.31
Acres

748 Keeler Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708

$1,295,000 | 2724 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
1/99
Open: 10/8 09:30AM - 12:00PMNew

$1,295,000

4
Bedrooms
2,742
Square Feet
0.12
Acres

2724 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708

$1,195,000 | 1085 Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
1/55
Open: 10/10 02:00PM - 04:00PMNew

$1,195,000

3
Bedrooms
1,929
Square Feet
0.12
Acres

1085 Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708

$1,298,000 | 752 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94708
1/90
Open: 10/10 02:00PM - 04:00PM

$1,298,000

3
Bedrooms
2,127
Square Feet
0.10
Acres

752 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94708

$1,695,000 | 249 Yale Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
1/94
Open: 10/10 02:00PM - 04:00PM

$1,695,000

5
Bedrooms
3,184
Square Feet
0.13
Acres

249 Yale Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1518 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,675,000
–
–
2,670
4,280
1524 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
$498,000
–
–
4,280
4,280
1514 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
–
2.5
2,484
4,280
1512 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
–
3
3,042
4,725
1508 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
5
3.5
3,080
4,500
1517 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
–
–
4
10,599
28,799

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, Nancy Mueller, DRE #00622777

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: San Francisco Association of Realtors, the MLSListings MLS, the BAREIS MLS, the EBRD MLS, Shasta Association of REALTORS® Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by San Francisco Association of Realtors, the MLSListings MLS, the BAREIS MLS, the EBRD MLS, Shasta Association of REALTORS® is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.