1526 Arch St

Beds
Baths
9,282 Sq. Ft.
$414 / Sq. Ft.
9,282
Sq. Ft.
$414
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Marcus & Millichap is pleased to present 1526 Arch Street, a 10-unit apartment community in the highly sought-after North Berkeley neighborhood. Built in 1938, the property features a well-balanced unit mix of one studio, five one-bedroom units, three two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit. Currently operating with three vacant units, the asset offers immediate value-add potential through renovations and lease up to market rents. Amenities include four garage spaces, six covered carports,...Marcus & Millichap is pleased to present 1526 Arch Street, a 10-unit apartment community in the highly sought-after North Berkeley neighborhood. Built in 1938, the property features a well-balanced unit mix of one studio, five one-bedroom units, three two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit. Currently operating with three vacant units, the asset offers immediate value-add potential through renovations and lease up to market rents. Amenities include four garage spaces, six covered carports, and on-site laundry. With its classic 1930s character and strong fundamentals, 1526 Arch Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a value-add asset just a 10-minute walk from UC Berkeley.
  1. Listed by Eymon Binesh • DRE #02060059 • Brokerage DRE #01240999 • Marcus & Millichap • 650-546-1030
  2. Listed by Mark Kis • DRE #02248309 • Brokerage DRE #01240999 • Marcus & Millichap

Property Details for 1526 Arch Street

MLS City Name
BERKELEY
Building Type
Other
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 03/20/2026 03:54 PM

Property Details for 1526 Arch Street

StatusActive
MLS #ML82035321
Days on Compass43
Taxes$47,320 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family 5+
MLS Type5+ Units / Five or More Units
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,075 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Marcus & Millichap, Eymon Binesh, DRE #02060059; Marcus & Millichap, Mark Kis, DRE #02248309
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Building Information for 1526 Arch Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,075 SF

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Property Information for 1526 Arch Street

Features
Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Laundry: Coin Operated
  • Living SqFt: 9282
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: None
  • Special Features: Parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric
  • Meters: Master Water, Separate Electric, Separate Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 4
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Covered Parking
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Min Num Of Units in Complex: 10
  • Area Text: Berkeley Map Area 1
  • Restrictions: None
  • Roof: Rolled Composition
  • Subclass: Five or More Units
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 1526
  • Street Name: Arch
  • Street Suffix: Street
  • Area ID: 2301
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number of Buildings: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 9282
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 88
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RM
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 059-2255-008
  • County Name: Alameda
  • City Name: BERKELEY
  • City Postal ID: 123
  • Postal Code: 94708
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • High School District Text: Berkeley Unified
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Wood Frame
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
Multi Family Information
Building Information
  • No Of Leased: 7
General Information
  • Annual Tax Amount: $47,320
  • Capitalization Rate: 5.21
  • Tenant Expenses: Rent Only, Utilities - Electric, Utilities - Gas
  • Income Includes: Rents
  • Vacancy Factor: 3
Income / Expense Details
  • Expense Insurance: $12,000
  • Expense Landscape: $2,400
  • Expense Maintenance: $5,000
  • Expense Management: $0
  • Expense Trash: $6,887
  • Expenses Other: $34,840
  • Expenses Utility: $20,168
  • Expenses Total: $128,615
  • Operating Expenses Include: Fee - Property Management, Fee - Property Tax, Maintenance, Services - Gardener, Utilities, Vacancy Factor
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: 11.34
  • Income Annual Gross: $328,515
  • Income Annual Rental: $336,275
  • Income Gross Scheduled: $338,675
  • Income Other: $2,400
Unit 1 Information
  • Unit 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 1 Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit 1 Rent: $4,695
Unit 2 Information
  • Unit 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 2 Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 2 Rent: $3,600
Unit 3 Information
  • Unit 3 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 3 Number of Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit 3 Rent: $938
Unit 4 Information
  • Unit 4 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 4 Number of Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 4 Rent: $1,795

Property History for 1526 Arch Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82035321

$3,840,000
Feb 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82035321

$3,840,000
Mar 13, 2025

Withdrawn

RESFAR #425002008

$4,200,000
Jan 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425002008

$4,200,000
Sep 6, 2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41057246

Sep 6, 2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41057246

$4,395,000
Apr 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41057246

$4,395,000
Apr 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41057246

$4,395,000
Apr 16, 2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41050047

Apr 16, 2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41050047

Apr 16, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41050047

$4,495,000
Apr 16, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41050047

Feb 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41050047

$4,495,000
Feb 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41050047

$4,495,000
Jun 18, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #136590873

$2,000,500

+35.4% / yr

Jun 18, 2004

Sold

EBRD #30004316

$2,200,000
Jun 18, 2004

Sold

MLSListings #EB30004316

$2,200,000
Feb 3, 2004

Pending

EBRD #30004316

Feb 3, 2004

Pending

MLSListings #EB30004316

Jan 28, 2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #30004316

$2,100,000
Jan 28, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB30004316

$2,100,000
Jul 31, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #118156906

$1,530,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/18/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82035321

$3,840,000
02/18/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82035321

$3,840,000
03/13/2025

Withdrawn

RESFAR #425002008

$4,200,000
01/09/2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425002008

$4,200,000
09/06/2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41057246

09/06/2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41057246

$4,395,000
04/24/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41057246

$4,395,000
04/24/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41057246

$4,395,000
04/16/2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41050047

04/16/2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41050047

04/16/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41050047

$4,495,000
04/16/2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41050047

02/15/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41050047

$4,495,000
02/15/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41050047

$4,495,000
06/18/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #136590873

$2,000,500

+35.4% / yr

06/18/2004

Sold

EBRD #30004316

$2,200,000
06/18/2004

Sold

MLSListings #EB30004316

$2,200,000
02/03/2004

Pending

EBRD #30004316

02/03/2004

Pending

MLSListings #EB30004316

01/28/2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #30004316

$2,100,000
01/28/2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB30004316

$2,100,000
07/31/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #118156906

$1,530,000

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Public Records for 1526 Arch Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,934,277Additions$1,917,437Total$3,851,714
Tax Record2025$88,129 ($7,344 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt9,282 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,282 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,075 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1938CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2255-8

Schools near 1526 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
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier 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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1526 Arch Street is for sale in Berkeley, CA 94708. This property was listed for sale on February 18, 2026 by Marcus & Millichap, it's currently listed at $3,840,000. It has been on the market for a total of 43 days and was last sold on June 18, 2004. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Oxford Elementary School, Cragmont Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. 1526 Arch Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 9,282 sqft built in 1938.

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Listing Courtesy of Marcus & Millichap, Eymon Binesh, DRE #02060059; Marcus & Millichap, Mark Kis, DRE #02248309

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