545 Colusa Ave

1,941 Sq. Ft.
$824 / Sq. Ft.
1,941
Sq. Ft.
$824
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 545 Colusa Avenue, a Mediterranean gem in the heart of Berkeley’s coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood. Situated on an upslope lot, this home is perched well above the street creating a peaceful and retreat-like getaway. Many modern updates are blended with classic charm in this home, which includes a bonus lower level space with its own separate entrance. When you enter the front door, you are drawn to the open concept living room with barrel-vaulted ceilings and gracious multi-light arched...Welcome to 545 Colusa Avenue, a Mediterranean gem in the heart of Berkeley’s coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood. Situated on an upslope lot, this home is perched well above the street creating a peaceful and retreat-like getaway. Many modern updates are blended with classic charm in this home, which includes a bonus lower level space with its own separate entrance. When you enter the front door, you are drawn to the open concept living room with barrel-vaulted ceilings and gracious multi-light arched windows. The bright remodeled eat-in kitchen features stone counters, beamed ceilings and updated stainless appliances, while hardwood floors create a welcoming feeling throughout. The kitchen opens onto a private patio and a parklike backyard with lush gardens, fruit trees, maples and rock outcroppings. The upstairs features a lovely balcony with outlooks to the Bay Bridge and picturesque skyline views. Across the street from the express commuter bus to The City and just blocks from Solano Avenue’s vibrant shops and Colusa Circle's boutique farmers' market, this home combines serenity and convenience!

Listing Agent

  1. Louis Heystek

    Louis Heystek

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01771666

    louis.heystek@compass.com

    P: (510)-928-5501

Property Details for 545 Colusa Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
THOUSAND OAKS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mediterranean
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached
View
Bay, Bay Bridge
LISTING UPDATED: 10/10/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 545 Colusa Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41108891
Days on Compass21
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Louis Heystek, DRE #01771666

Sold By District Homes, Alissa Custer, DRE #01703944; District Homes, Jessica Waggoner, DRE #02084131

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Building Information for 545 Colusa Avenue

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,704 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,793

Property Taxes

$1,911

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 545 Colusa Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Storage, Laundry Room, Basement - Full, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Basement, Formal Dining Room, Storage
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Window Coverings, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s), Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Lower: Laundry Facility, Basement
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Up Slope, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 7500
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7500.0
  • Roof: Tile, Bitumen
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1941
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers In Rear, Terraced Back
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Acres: 0.172176
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Thousand Oaks > Colusa
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2902-26
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 545 Colusa Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41108891

$1,599,000
Oct 9, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41108891

$1,599,000
Oct 9, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41108891

$1,599,000
Oct 3, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917018700

$1,599,000

+2.9% / yr

Sep 11, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #41108891

Sep 11, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41108891

Sep 11, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #CC41108891

Aug 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41108891

$1,395,000
Aug 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41108891

$1,395,000
Aug 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41108891

$1,395,000
Jun 30, 2016

Sold

EBRD #40741845

$1,231,000
Jun 24, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574409331

$1,231,000

+10.4% / yr

May 31, 2016

Pending

EBRD #40741845

May 24, 2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40741845

$1,098,000
May 16, 2012

Sold

EBRD #40569387

$819,000
May 15, 2012

Sold

CLAW #40569387BR

$819,000
May 9, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #330736941

$819,000

-1.1% / yr

Apr 21, 2012

Pending

EBRD #40569387

Apr 20, 2012

Pending

CLAW #40569387BR

Apr 11, 2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40569387

$819,000
Apr 10, 2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #40569387BR

$819,000
Sep 5, 2008

Sold

EBRD #40358412

$855,000
Sep 5, 2008

Sold

MLSListings #EB40358412

$855,000
Aug 11, 2008

Pending

EBRD #40358412

Aug 11, 2008

Pending

MLSListings #EB40358412

Jul 23, 2008

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40358412

$819,000
Jul 23, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40358412

$819,000
Jun 16, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #254313724

$855,000

+6.5% / yr

Dec 18, 1996

Expired

RESFAR #11343

$369,000
Sep 18, 1996

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11343

$369,000
Sep 1, 1996

Expired

RESFAR #5722

$369,000
May 30, 1996

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5722

$369,000
Aug 10, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #26105515

$358,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41108891

$1,599,000
10/09/2025

Sold

EBRD #41108891

$1,599,000
10/09/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41108891

$1,599,000
10/03/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1917018700

$1,599,000

+2.9% / yr

09/11/2025

Pending

CRMLS #41108891

09/11/2025

Pending

EBRD #41108891

09/11/2025

Pending

MLSListings #CC41108891

08/21/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41108891

$1,395,000
08/21/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41108891

$1,395,000
08/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41108891

$1,395,000
06/30/2016

Sold

EBRD #40741845

$1,231,000
06/24/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574409331

$1,231,000

+10.4% / yr

05/31/2016

Pending

EBRD #40741845

05/24/2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40741845

$1,098,000
05/16/2012

Sold

EBRD #40569387

$819,000
05/15/2012

Sold

CLAW #40569387BR

$819,000
05/09/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #330736941

$819,000

-1.1% / yr

04/21/2012

Pending

EBRD #40569387

04/20/2012

Pending

CLAW #40569387BR

04/11/2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40569387

$819,000
04/10/2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #40569387BR

$819,000
09/05/2008

Sold

EBRD #40358412

$855,000
09/05/2008

Sold

MLSListings #EB40358412

$855,000
08/11/2008

Pending

EBRD #40358412

08/11/2008

Pending

MLSListings #EB40358412

07/23/2008

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40358412

$819,000
07/23/2008

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40358412

$819,000
06/16/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #254313724

$855,000

+6.5% / yr

12/18/1996

Expired

RESFAR #11343

$369,000
09/18/1996

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #11343

$369,000
09/01/1996

Expired

RESFAR #5722

$369,000
05/30/1996

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #5722

$369,000
08/10/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #26105515

$358,000

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

Public Records for 545 Colusa Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$437,166Additions$1,020,054Total$1,457,220
Tax Record2025$22,934 ($1,911 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,941 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,941 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2902-26

Schools near 545 Colusa 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
Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks 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, Louis Heystek, DRE #01771666

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