1609 Bonita Ave, Unit 5

$725,000
Price
2
Beds
704 Sq. Ft.
$1,030 / Sq. Ft.
704
Sq. Ft.
$1,030
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This lovely and stylish unit could not be in a better location - Bonita between Virginia and Cedar, just a short walk to the pleasures of Berkeley's "Gourmet Ghetto" (Chez Panisse, Saul's Deli, Cheese Board, Andronico's, The Butcher Shop, etc etc.) The unit is sunny throughout its rooms, throughout the day. Wood floors throughout. The fireplace in the living room is operated with a remote, and has a terrific tumbled stone surround. The spacious kitchen features gas cooking, granite counters, and...This lovely and stylish unit could not be in a better location - Bonita between Virginia and Cedar, just a short walk to the pleasures of Berkeley's "Gourmet Ghetto" (Chez Panisse, Saul's Deli, Cheese Board, Andronico's, The Butcher Shop, etc etc.) The unit is sunny throughout its rooms, throughout the day. Wood floors throughout. The fireplace in the living room is operated with a remote, and has a terrific tumbled stone surround. The spacious kitchen features gas cooking, granite counters, and handsome cherry-stain cabinetry. The very attractive bathroom is fitted out with tumbled marble floor and walls with mosaic accent, a spa tub and rain shower. A remote controlled unit provides air conditioning in summertime. One assigned parking space. Walking distance to U.C. Berkeley and downtown Berkeley Bart Station. Unit is in a lovely and serene six-unit building.

Listing Agent

  1. Emely Weissman

    Emely Weissman

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01119038

Property Details for 1609 Bonita Avenue, Unit 5

MLS City Name
BERKELEY
Building Type
Condo
Complex Name
1609 Bonita Homeowners
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1
Cross Street
Virginia/Cedar
LISTING UPDATED: 12/01/2025 03:20 AM

Property Details for 1609 Bonita Avenue, Unit 5

StatusActive
MLS #ML82027120
Days on Compass32
Taxes-
HOA Fees$384 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo/Coop/TIC/Loft / Condominium
Year Built1956
CountyAlameda County

Location

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Building Information for 1609 Bonita Avenue, Unit 5

Building/Complex1609 Bonita AveFloor-Stories1Residences-Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets - Cats Permitted, Pets - Dogs Permitted, Pets - RulesYear Built1956

Payment Calculator

$3,966 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,582

Property Taxes

$0

HOA Dues

$384

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Property Information for 1609 Bonita Avenue, Unit 5

Features
Room Information
  • Bathroom: Marble, Shower over Tub - 1, Tub with Jets
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 704
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating: Fireplace
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Individual Water Meter
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Assigned Spaces
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • Association Fees Include: Decks, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance - Liability, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Roof, Sewer
  • HOA Documents: Bylaws, CC&RS, Other
  • HOA Exists: 1
  • HOA Fee: $384
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Name: 1609 Bonita Homeowners
Property Details
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 2
  • Min Num Of Units in Complex: 3
  • Area Text: Berkeley Map Area 3
  • Restrictions: Pets - Cats Permitted, Pets - Dogs Permitted, Pets - Rules
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • TIC Agreement: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Other
  • Street Number: 1609
  • Street Name: Bonita
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Unit Number: 5
  • Area ID: 2303
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 704
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 69
Development Information
  • Ownership Type: Tenants in Common
  • Zoning Detail: UK
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 058-2172-027-00
  • County Name: Alameda
  • City Name: BERKELEY
  • City Postal ID: 123
  • Postal Code: 94709
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • High School District Text: Berkeley Unified
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .17
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other

Property History for 1609 Bonita Avenue, Unit 5

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82027120

$725,000
Nov 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82027120

$725,000
Oct 6, 2011

Sold

RESFAR #40517379

$289,000
Oct 6, 2011

Sold

EBRD #40517379

$289,000
Oct 6, 2011

Sold

MLSListings #BE40517379

$289,000
Oct 1, 2011

Pending

EBRD #40517379

Oct 1, 2011

Pending

MLSListings #BE40517379

Oct 1, 2011

Pending

RESFAR #40517379

Apr 5, 2011

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40517379

$319,000
Apr 5, 2011

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40517379

$319,000
Apr 5, 2011

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40517379

$319,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/09/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82027120

$725,000
11/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82027120

$725,000
10/06/2011

Sold

RESFAR #40517379

$289,000
10/06/2011

Sold

EBRD #40517379

$289,000
10/06/2011

Sold

MLSListings #BE40517379

$289,000
10/01/2011

Pending

EBRD #40517379

10/01/2011

Pending

MLSListings #BE40517379

10/01/2011

Pending

RESFAR #40517379

04/05/2011

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40517379

$319,000
04/05/2011

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40517379

$319,000
04/05/2011

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40517379

$319,000

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

Schools near 1609 Bonita Avenue, Unit 5

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

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont 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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1609 Bonita Avenue, Unit 5 is a condo for sale in Berkeley, CA 94709. This property was listed for sale on November 8, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $725,000. It has been on the market for a total of 32 days and was last sold on October 6, 2011. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Oxford Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Cragmont Elementary School. 1609 Bonita Avenue, Unit 5 is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 704 sqft condo built in 1956.

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