1581 Arch Street, Unit A

Sold 5/19/22Virtual Tour
Sold 5/19/22Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,030,000
2 beds1,132 sqft$910/sqft
1581 Arch St, Unit A, Berkeley, CA 94708
CondoProperty Type
1924Year Built
$910/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$425/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

A condo that lives like a home! Ideally located, 2+ bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse-style condominium, close to an abundance of North Berkeley restaurants, cafes & shops, as well as parks, farmer’s markets, public transit & UC Berkeley. This unique and highly desirable property, part of a small complex, has the feel of a single- family home & the character & details of a craftsman bungalow w/out all of the maintenance & responsibility that single family homes entail. Your car may remain parked given...A condo that lives like a home! Ideally located, 2+ bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse-style condominium, close to an abundance of North Berkeley restaurants, cafes & shops, as well as parks, farmer’s markets, public transit & UC Berkeley. This unique and highly desirable property, part of a small complex, has the feel of a single- family home & the character & details of a craftsman bungalow w/out all of the maintenance & responsibility that single family homes entail. Your car may remain parked given the close proximity to all of the nearby amenities. The main level features a spacious, light-filled living room w/ gleaming hardwood floor, a formal dining room overlooking the backyard, a handsome, remodeled kitchen w/ bamboo cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a laundry closet & a half bath. The second level offers 2 bedrooms, one w/ an adjoining rm w/ a lg closet, that is perfect for an office & a sophisticated, beautifully remodeled bathroom w/ large walk-in shower.
  • Listed by: SHERIL MADDEN DRE #01228854 • RED OAK REALTY
Listing closed: 05/19/2022 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40988153

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Median sold price

$978,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

111.3%

Berkeley, CA

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Property Information for 1581 Arch Street, Unit A

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Condo/Coop/TIC/Loft / Condominium
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: N BERKELEY
  • Building Type: Condo
  • Property Sub Type: Condo
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Detached Garage, Garage Parking, Garage Facing Front, On Street
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 1
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 1581 Arch St
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 6
  • Year Built: 1924
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Electric, In Closet, In Kitchen, Stacked Only, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Unit Feature: End Unit, Levels in Unit - 2, Unit Faces Common Area
  • Floor Unit is on: 1
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Study
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Multiple Shower Heads, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Other
  • HOA Documents: Budget, Bylaws, CC&R'S, Financial Statement, Other HOA Docs, Reserve Study, Rules and Regulations
  • HOA Dues: $425.00
  • HOA Fees Include: Common Area Maint, Earthquake Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Reserves
  • HOA Name: NOT LISTED
  • HOA Phone: not listed
  • HOA Transfer Fees: No Transfer Fee
  • HOA Fees Freq: Monthly
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector
  • Builder/Architect: Charming
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Complex Name: Not Listed
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete, Crawl Space, Earthquake Braced
  • Lot Description: Backyard, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8874
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8874.0
  • Model: Condo
  • Pets: Cat Permitted, Upon Approval
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1132
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Units in Complex: 6
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Patio
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Acres: 0.2
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Cedar or Vine to Arch
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 59-2252-31
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 6
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 1581 Arch Street, Unit A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40988153

$1,030,000—
May 19, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40988153

$1,030,000—
May 19, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40988153

$1,030,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40988153

$1,030,000
05/19/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40988153

$1,030,000
05/19/2022

Sold

EBRD #40988153

$1,030,000

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

Public Records for 1581 Arch Street, Unit A

Taxable ValueLand$228,600Additions$533,400Total$762,000
Tax Record2025$15,524 ($1,294 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,132 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,132 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,874 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1924Year Renovated1924CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2252-31

Schools near 1581 Arch Street, Unit A

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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1581 Arch Street, Unit A, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,030,000
2
1,132
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1581 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
2
1.5
1,132
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1585 Arch Street, Unit A, Berkeley, CA 94708
$575,000
2
1,132
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1583 Arch Street, Unit 1583, Berkeley, CA 94708
$204,000
2
1,132
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1583 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
$978,000
2
1,132
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1583 Arch Street, Unit A, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,350,000
2
1,132
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