1620 Acton St

$2,075,000
Last Sold Price
1,881 Sq. Ft.
$1,103 / Sq. Ft.
1,881
Sq. Ft.
$1,103
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sunny and delightful Craftsman home with a spacious feel, on a HUGE 8000 sq ft garden/orchard ready lot. Situated on a quiet street in the heart of desirable North Berkeley, this 4-bed, 2-bath home with approx 1881 sq feet has been in one family for over 40 years, and many key systems have been upgraded or replaced, including foundations and roof. Featuring three wonderful, welcoming porches, hardwood floors, many period details,built-ins, and a spectacular detached garage/workshop with expansion/ADU...Sunny and delightful Craftsman home with a spacious feel, on a HUGE 8000 sq ft garden/orchard ready lot. Situated on a quiet street in the heart of desirable North Berkeley, this 4-bed, 2-bath home with approx 1881 sq feet has been in one family for over 40 years, and many key systems have been upgraded or replaced, including foundations and roof. Featuring three wonderful, welcoming porches, hardwood floors, many period details,built-ins, and a spectacular detached garage/workshop with expansion/ADU potential, plus great basement storage, this delightful home is situated just 3 blocks from N. Berkeley BART and the Ohlone Greenway, with easy access to public transit and scenic walking paths. Enjoy the convenience of being close to the vibrant 4th St and Gilman St corridors, Shattuck Ave, the Gourmet Ghetto, Hopkins Street, legendary organic shopping, and a myriad of fantastic restaurants. UC Berkeley's lively campus adds intellectual and cultural flair to the neighborhood. Close to several excellent and well regarded public schools. Commutes are a breeze with easy access to Hwy 80 and Transbay routes, ensuring seamless travel throughout the Bay Area. With a bike score of 99, this location is a haven for cyclists, offering a healthy and eco-friendly way to explore the city.

Listing Agent

  1. Bill Charman

    Bill Charman

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01370959

    bill.charman@compass.com

    P: (510)-220-0776

Property Details for 1620 Acton Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
N. BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Brown Shingle, Bungalow, Craftsman, Farm House, Other, Vintage
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Off Street Parking, Workshop in Garage, Other, Parking Area
Total # Parking Spaces
4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/16/2023 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1620 Acton Street

StatusSold
MLS #41034304
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,160 SF
CountyAlameda County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Bill Charman, DRE #01370959

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., Candice Economides, DRE #01205869

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Building Information for 1620 Acton Street

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,160 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,758 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,113

Property Taxes

$2,645

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1620 Acton Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Den
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Gravity
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Misc
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8160
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8160.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1881
  • Stories: Other
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Front, Porch, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Acres: 0.19
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Cedar or Sacto to Virginia
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 58-2144-12
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 1620 Acton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41034304

$2,075,000
Aug 15, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41034304

$2,075,000
Aug 9, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517736812

$2,075,000
Aug 8, 2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41034304

Aug 8, 2023

Pending

EBRD #41034304

Jul 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41034304

$1,095,000
Jul 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41034304

$1,095,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2023

Sold

EBRD #41034304

$2,075,000
08/15/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41034304

$2,075,000
08/09/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517736812

$2,075,000
08/08/2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41034304

08/08/2023

Pending

EBRD #41034304

07/27/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41034304

$1,095,000
07/27/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41034304

$1,095,000

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

Public Records for 1620 Acton Street

Taxable ValueLand$634,950Additions$1,481,550Total$2,116,500
Tax Record2025$31,742 ($2,645 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,833 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,833 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,160 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910CountyALAMEDAAPN58-2144-12

Schools near 1620 Acton 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
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
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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