1538 Ashby Ave

$805,000
Price
3
Beds
1,228 Sq. Ft.
$656 / Sq. Ft.
1,228
Sq. Ft.
$656
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Open house saturday, 12/13/25, 2pm-4pm. Wonderful property in Berkeley. Great location with amazing potential. Was used as housing for UC students. A little TLC, cosmetic work, and this place is the perfect place to call home. Large kitchen, separate laundry area, private backyard for gardening, BBQ and entertaining.Open house saturday, 12/13/25, 2pm-4pm. Wonderful property in Berkeley. Great location with amazing potential. Was used as housing for UC students. A little TLC, cosmetic work, and this place is the perfect place to call home. Large kitchen, separate laundry area, private backyard for gardening, BBQ and entertaining.
  1. Listed by Tova Osborne • DRE #02010243 • Realty ONE Group Future
  2. Listed by Matthew Borden • DRE #01190671 • Realty ONE Group Future

Property Details for 1538 Ashby Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street
Total # Parking Spaces
2

Open Houses

Saturday, Dec 13th

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 07:24 PM

Property Details for 1538 Ashby Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #41115473
Days on Compass51
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,700 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Realty ONE Group Future, Tova Osborne, DRE #02010243; Realty ONE Group Future, Matthew Borden, DRE #01190671
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Building Information for 1538 Ashby Avenue

Stories1Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,700 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,466 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,978

Property Taxes

$1,488

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1538 Ashby Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Unfinished Room, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement, Unfinished Room
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Partial Fence, Paved
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3700
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3700.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1228
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: None
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Patio
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: GPS
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 53-1612-29
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 1538 Ashby Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41115473

$805,000
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41115473

$805,000
Nov 10, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41115473

$805,000
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41115473

$825,000
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41115473

$825,000
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41115473

$825,000
Aug 2, 2025

Expired

EBRD #41094105

Aug 2, 2025

Expired

MLSListings #CC41094105

$849,500
Aug 1, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #41094105

Jun 2, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41094105

$849,500
Jun 2, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41094105

$849,500
Jun 1, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41094105

$849,500
Apr 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41094105

$890,000
Apr 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094105

$890,000
Apr 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41094105

$890,000
Jul 9, 2019

Sold

EBRD #40861405

$865,000
Jul 3, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648766197

$865,000

+10.1% / yr

May 13, 2019

Pending

EBRD #40861405

Apr 17, 2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40861405

$850,000
Jan 1, 2008

Expired

RESFAR #40278955

$535,000
Jun 25, 2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40278955

$535,000
May 25, 2004

Sold

MLSListings #BE11215076

$390,000
May 25, 2004

Sold

EBRD #11215076

$390,000
May 25, 2004

Sold

RESFAR #11215076

$390,000
Mar 10, 2004

Pending

EBRD #11215076

Mar 10, 2004

Pending

RESFAR #11215076

Mar 10, 2004

Pending

MLSListings #BE11215076

Dec 5, 2003

Price Change

RESFAR #11215076

$488,888
Dec 5, 2003

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11215076

$399,988
Dec 5, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11215076

$488,888
Dec 5, 2003

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11215076

$488,888
Oct 15, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #27032133

$108,000
Oct 15, 1997

Sold

EBRD #27640285

$108,000
Sep 1, 1997

Pending

EBRD #27640285

Mar 26, 1997

Listed (Active)

EBRD #27640285

$114,950
Feb 20, 1997

Sold

EBRD #27231069

$76,000
Feb 6, 1997

Pending

EBRD #27231069

Feb 4, 1997

Listed (Active)

EBRD #27231069

$79,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41115473

$805,000
11/11/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41115473

$805,000
11/10/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41115473

$805,000
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41115473

$825,000
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41115473

$825,000
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41115473

$825,000
08/02/2025

Expired

EBRD #41094105

08/02/2025

Expired

MLSListings #CC41094105

$849,500
08/01/2025

Expired

CRMLS #41094105

06/02/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #CC41094105

$849,500
06/02/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41094105

$849,500
06/01/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #41094105

$849,500
04/24/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41094105

$890,000
04/24/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094105

$890,000
04/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41094105

$890,000
07/09/2019

Sold

EBRD #40861405

$865,000
07/03/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648766197

$865,000

+10.1% / yr

05/13/2019

Pending

EBRD #40861405

04/17/2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40861405

$850,000
01/01/2008

Expired

RESFAR #40278955

$535,000
06/25/2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40278955

$535,000
05/25/2004

Sold

MLSListings #BE11215076

$390,000
05/25/2004

Sold

EBRD #11215076

$390,000
05/25/2004

Sold

RESFAR #11215076

$390,000
03/10/2004

Pending

EBRD #11215076

03/10/2004

Pending

RESFAR #11215076

03/10/2004

Pending

MLSListings #BE11215076

12/05/2003

Price Change

RESFAR #11215076

$488,888
12/05/2003

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11215076

$399,988
12/05/2003

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE11215076

$488,888
12/05/2003

Listed (Active)

EBRD #11215076

$488,888
10/15/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #27032133

$108,000
10/15/1997

Sold

EBRD #27640285

$108,000
09/01/1997

Pending

EBRD #27640285

03/26/1997

Listed (Active)

EBRD #27640285

$114,950
02/20/1997

Sold

EBRD #27231069

$76,000
02/06/1997

Pending

EBRD #27231069

02/04/1997

Listed (Active)

EBRD #27231069

$79,900

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

Public Records for 1538 Ashby Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$437,452Additions$508,537Total$945,989
Tax Record2025$17,851 ($1,488 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,228 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,228 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915CountyALAMEDAAPN53-1612-29

Schools near 1538 Ashby Avenue

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

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier 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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1538 Ashby Avenue is a single family home for sale in Berkeley, CA 94703. This property was listed for sale on October 22, 2025 by Realty ONE Group Future, it's currently listed at $805,000. It has been on the market for a total of 51 days and was last sold on July 9, 2019. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School and Oxford Elementary School. 1538 Ashby Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,228 sqft single family home built in 1915.

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Listing Courtesy of Realty ONE Group Future, Tova Osborne, DRE #02010243; Realty ONE Group Future, Matthew Borden, DRE #01190671

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