1444 Walnut St

Berkeley, CA 94709

$5,950,000
Price
Beds
Baths
7,167 Sq. Ft.
$830 / Sq. Ft.
7,167
Sq. Ft.
$830
per Sq. Ft.

Description

1444 Walnut St is a rare opportunity for a 11-unit trophy asset building available in Berkeley's esteemed Gourmet Ghetto, conveniently accessible from the original Peet's coffee located at the corner of Walnut and Vine, and only 3 blocks away from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley. This property comprises 9 apartments, 2 commercial spaces, an elevator, and secured parking with 6 spaces and 6 storage units. Unit mix consists of (five) 2 bed 1 bath units, (three) 1 bed 1 bath units,...1444 Walnut St is a rare opportunity for a 11-unit trophy asset building available in Berkeley's esteemed Gourmet Ghetto, conveniently accessible from the original Peet's coffee located at the corner of Walnut and Vine, and only 3 blocks away from the prestigious University of California, Berkeley. This property comprises 9 apartments, 2 commercial spaces, an elevator, and secured parking with 6 spaces and 6 storage units. Unit mix consists of (five) 2 bed 1 bath units, (three) 1 bed 1 bath units, a 2 bed 2 bath 2 level penthouse with fireplace, and two commercial spaces on the ground floor. All the residential units have been updated and offers balconies with Bay Views. The two commercial spaces consist of an corner office space (800 sqft.) and a retail space (450 sqft.) located on the end of the building which has been occupied by the same business for over 24 years. With a Walkscore of 96, the location cannot be beat as you are in the heart of the Gourmet Ghetto offering a plethora of dining/food options, close to Downtown Berkeley BART, public transportation, and shopping. This is a great rar opportunity to acquire a prime asset in an excellent location.
  1. Listed by Justin Paek • DRE #01380837 • KW Advisors East Bay

Property Details for 1444 Walnut Street

City
BERKELEY
Building Type
5 or More Units
Property Sub Type
5 or More Units
Garage/Parking
Enclosed
View
Bay
Total # Parking Spaces
6
LISTING UPDATED: 05/09/2025 01:21 AM

Property Details for 1444 Walnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #41051722
Days on Compass472
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS Type5+ Units
Year Built1965
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,400 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of KW Advisors East Bay, Justin Paek, DRE #01380837
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Building Information for 1444 Walnut Street

Stories-Residences11Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,400 SF

Payment Calculator

$38,659 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$31,174

Property Taxes

$7,485

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1444 Walnut Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public
Lot / Property Details
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Fire Alarm, Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Fire Suppression System, Smoke Detector(s), All Utilities, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Level, RectangularLot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4400
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4400.0
  • Roof: Bitumen, Flat
  • Sq Ft Apx: 7167
  • Year Built: 1965
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Shattuck to Vine to Walnut
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 06001427
  • Parcel Number: 59-2261-4-3
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 11
  • Basement: None
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas
  • Financial Data Source: Estimated, Projected
Multi Family 5+ Information
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 # Units This Type?: 5
  • Unit # 1 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 1 # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit # 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 1 Approx SqFt: 836
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 # Units This Type?: 2
  • Unit # 2 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 2 # of Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit # 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 2 Approx SqFt: 486
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 # Units This Type?: 1
  • Unit # 3 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 3 # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit # 3 # of Bathrooms: 2
  • Unit # 3 Approx SqFt: 1130
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 # Units This Type?: 1
  • Unit # 4 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 4 # of Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit # 4 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 4 Approx SqFt: 648
Unit 5
  • Unit 5 # Units This Type?: 1
  • Unit # 5 Occupied By: Vacant
  • Unit # 5 Approx SqFt: 778
Building Details
  • Additional Features-Misc: Balcony/Patio, Wired For Cable TV, Elevator
  • Apx Lot Acres: 0
  • Managers Unit: No
  • On Site Parking Description: Covered Parking, Enclosed Garage, Security Garage
Other Financial Information
  • Existing Loan: Other
  • Ocpnt Req 24 Hr: Yes
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 1444 Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41051722

$5,950,000
May 2, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41051722

$5,950,000
Jan 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41051722

$6,475,000
Jan 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41051722

$6,475,000
Dec 31, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #BE41051722

$6,475,000
Dec 31, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41051722

Jul 9, 2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41051722

$6,475,000
Jul 9, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #41051722

$6,475,000
Jul 8, 2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41051722

$6,475,000
Mar 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41051722

$6,875,000
Mar 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41051722

$6,875,000
Mar 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41051722

$6,875,000
Feb 8, 2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41034330

Feb 8, 2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41034330

$6,990,000
Feb 7, 2024

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41034330

$6,990,000
Nov 17, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41034330

$6,990,000
Nov 17, 2023

Price Change

EBRD #41034330

$6,990,000
Jul 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41034330

$7,500,000
Jul 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41034330

$7,500,000
Jul 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41034330

$7,500,000
Feb 26, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40882243

$5,667,500
Feb 26, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40882243

$5,667,500
Oct 4, 2019

Pending

MLSListings #EB40882243

Oct 4, 2019

Pending

EBRD #40882243

Sep 13, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40882243

$5,850,000
Sep 13, 2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40882243

$5,850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41051722

$5,950,000
05/02/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41051722

$5,950,000
01/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41051722

$6,475,000
01/24/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41051722

$6,475,000
12/31/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #BE41051722

$6,475,000
12/31/2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41051722

07/09/2024

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41051722

$6,475,000
07/09/2024

Price Change

EBRD #41051722

$6,475,000
07/08/2024

Price Change

CRMLS #41051722

$6,475,000
03/04/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41051722

$6,875,000
03/04/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41051722

$6,875,000
03/04/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41051722

$6,875,000
02/08/2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41034330

02/08/2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #BE41034330

$6,990,000
02/07/2024

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41034330

$6,990,000
11/17/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #BE41034330

$6,990,000
11/17/2023

Price Change

EBRD #41034330

$6,990,000
07/27/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41034330

$7,500,000
07/27/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41034330

$7,500,000
07/27/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41034330

$7,500,000
02/26/2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40882243

$5,667,500
02/26/2020

Sold

EBRD #40882243

$5,667,500
10/04/2019

Pending

MLSListings #EB40882243

10/04/2019

Pending

EBRD #40882243

09/13/2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40882243

$5,850,000
09/13/2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40882243

$5,850,000

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

Public Records for 1444 Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,822,723Additions$4,249,088Total$6,071,811
Tax Record2024$89,817 ($7,485 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt7,167 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,167 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,400 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1965CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2261-4-3

Schools near 1444 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
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington 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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1444 Walnut Street is a multi-family home for sale in Berkeley, CA 94709. This property was listed for sale on March 4, 2024 by KW Advisors East Bay, it's currently listed at $5,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 472 days and was last sold on February 26, 2020. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Oxford Elementary School, Cragmont Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. 1444 Walnut Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 7,167 sqft multi-family home built in 1965.

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Listing Courtesy of KW Advisors East Bay, Justin Paek, DRE #01380837

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