1539 Walnut St

1,270 Sq. Ft.
$1,142 / Sq. Ft.
1,270
Sq. Ft.
$1,142
per Sq. Ft.

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,...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

Listing Agents

  1. Ira Serkes

    Ira Serkes

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00936453

    ira.serkes@compass.com

    P: (510)-684-3334

  2. Ira Serkes

    Ira Serkes

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01143916

    ira.serkes@compass.com

    P: (510)-684-3334

Property Details for 1539 Walnut Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTH-WEST BERK
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
No Garage
Total # Parking Spaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 03/21/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1539 Walnut Street

StatusSold
MLS #41085909
Days on Compass11
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1921
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,920 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ira Serkes, DRE #00936453; MLSListing, Ira Serkes, DRE #01143916

Sold By COMPASS, Matthew Vance, DRE #01936210

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Building Information for 1539 Walnut Street

Stories2Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,920 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,777 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,067

Property Taxes

$710

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1539 Walnut Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Additional Rooms: None, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: No Additional Rooms
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Complex Name: LIVE OAKS
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Combination
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 1920
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1920.0
  • Roof: Bitumen
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1270
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Acres: 0.04
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Shattuck/Cedar/Walnut
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 59-2259-18
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 1539 Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 19, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41085909

$1,450,000
Mar 19, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41085909

$1,450,000
Mar 3, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554622116

$1,450,000
Feb 25, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41085909

Feb 25, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41085909

Feb 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41085909

$1,000,000
Feb 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41085909

$1,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/19/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41085909

$1,450,000
03/19/2025

Sold

EBRD #41085909

$1,450,000
03/03/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554622116

$1,450,000
02/25/2025

Pending

EBRD #41085909

02/25/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41085909

02/14/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41085909

$1,000,000
02/14/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41085909

$1,000,000

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

Public Records for 1539 Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$135,273Additions$315,637Total$450,910
Tax Record2025$8,524 ($710 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,270 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,270 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921Year Renovated1928CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2259-18

Schools near 1539 Walnut 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
Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington 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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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ira Serkes, DRE #00936453; MLSListing, Ira Serkes, DRE #01143916

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