1521 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Photo 1

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$2,150,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
6 Full Baths
Updated 3 days ago

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Property 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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1521 Josephine St

General

Sold For: $2,150,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41118589
Added to Site: 43 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Living Room, Other
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 6
Full Bathrooms: 6
Bathroom Features: Shower Stall
Primary Bathroom: Stall Shower

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Solid Surface Counter, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Laundry: Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space

Parking

Parking Features: Covered, Off Street, Tandem, Parking Lot

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: N. Berkeley
Driving Directions: Between Cedar and Vine

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Wall Furnace, Fireplace(s)

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
Exterior Const.: Wood Shingles
Roof: Composition Shingles, Other
Stories/Levels: Two Story
Living Area: 3,434 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1912

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Dimensions: 5400
Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $523

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 59227129

Listed by Red Oak Realty, Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo and Red Oak Realty, Gillian Leslie
Sold by eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc., Max Nelson

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— 1521 Josephine St —

Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo

Red Oak Realty
Gillian Leslie

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Schools

Schools serving 1521 Josephine St

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709	K-5	0.2 mi
Washington Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	K-5	0.8 mi
Oxford Elementary School 1222 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702	K-5	1 mi
Martin Luther King Middle School 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	6-8	0.3 mi
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	9-12	0.8 mi
Cragmont Elementary School 830 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	K-5	1.1 mi
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	K-5	1.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1521 Josephine St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/12/2026

Sold

$2,150,000

19.78%

MLS

12/03/2025

Listed

$1,795,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1521 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703 (MLS# 41118589) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,150,000 on January 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 1521 Josephine St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1521 Josephine St Berkeley, CA 94703