1521 Josephine St Berkeley, CA 94703
Listing Courtesy of:  bridgeMLS / Red Oak Realty / Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo

  1521 Josephine St Berkeley, CA 94703

Active (12 Days)
$1,795,000 (USD)
4
BED
6
BATH
3,434
SQFT

Description

1521 Josephine Street is a uniquely compelling opportunity to own a fully vacant four-unit property in North Berkeley’s famed Gourmet District. Tucked between Cedar and Vine on a picturesque tree-lined street, this vintage brown shingle compound features two charming buildings surrounded by greenery, flowers, vines, and inviting outdoor spaces that capture the natural beauty of North Berkeley. The front building includes a spacious three-bedroom and three full bath primary residence with hardwood floors, generous rooms, and a mix of meaningful architectural details and thoughtful updates throughout. Below it sits a large one-bedroom and one-bath unit with high ceilings and a comfortable layout. The rear building offers two twin studio units in an upper and lower unit configuration, ideal for rental income*, extended family, or flexible living. The property sits on a beautifully landscaped lot with layered plantings, Japanese maples, a welcoming front patio wrapped in green vines, and a wide back deck that creates harmonious integration of indoor and outdoor living. Fully vacant and ready for the next owner, this is a rare chance to purchase a multi-unit property in Berkeley with outstanding access to shops, restaurants, UC Berkeley, parks and more! *Buyer to investigate.

MLS #:
41118589
Lot Size
5,400 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1912
Style
Brown Shingle
County
Alameda County
Community
N. Berkeley

Listed By

Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo, Red Oak Realty
Source
bridgeMLS
Last checked Dec 15 2025 at 10:43 AM PST
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
Interior Features
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gas Range
  • Laundry: Dryer
  • Laundry: Washer
  • Dining Area
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Counter - Solid Surface
  • In-Law Floorplan
  • Storage
  • Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
  • Counter - Solid Surface
  • Dishwasher
  • Gas Range/Cooktop
  • Range/Oven Free Standing
  • Refrigerator
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Counters
Subdivision
  • N. Berkeley
Lot Information
  • Back Yard
  • Front Yard
  • Level
  • Landscaped
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Other
  • Fireplace: 3
Heating and Cooling
  • Wall Furnace
  • Fireplace(s)
  • None
Pool Information
  • None
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Vinyl
  • Hardwood
  • Carpet
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Roof: Other
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Parking
  • Covered
  • Off Street
  • Tandem
  • Parking Lot
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 3,434 sqft
Location
   
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