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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • Updated 14 hours ago
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Discover modern serenity at 1537 Ashby Avenue! Extensively remodeled and completed in 2010, this thoughtfully designed Berkeley home combines contemporary architecture, warmth, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The spacious kitchen and dining area open to an inviting living room with a gas fireplace, while four floor-to-ceiling folding French doors connect the interior to a generous backyard, creating a wonderful setting for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, two private primary suites each feature their own closet and full bathroom, complemented by a conveniently located laundry closet. Designed to minimize street noise, the home offers an unexpected sense of tranquility in a central Berkeley location. Fully fenced and gated, the property provides privacy and comfort. Situated on an approximately 5,400 sq. ft. lot, the substantial rear yard and existing access offer exciting possibilities for an ADU or additional residential development, subject to City of Berkeley regulations and approvals. Freshly painted inside and out, beautifully presented, and boasting a BESO Home Energy Score of 9 out of 10. A distinctive modern retreat with room to enjoy today and possibilities for tomorrow. Welcome home!

Full Property Details for 1537 Ashby Ave

General

  • Price: $1,095,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MAX
  • MLS ID: 41149403
  • Updated: 9/27/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, In Unit

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Entry Gate, Garden, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces

Location

  • Area: Listing
  • County: Alameda
  • Subdivision: South Berkeley
  • Driving Directions: Sacramento to Ashby.

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco, Cement Siding
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Bitumen
  • Windows: Window Coverings
  • Stories/Levels: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1915

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 5400
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot, Front Yard, Security Gate
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced, Front Yard, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $716

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 5316118

Listed by Bay Area Modern Real Estate, Hiroko Tsumori

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  • Hiroko Tsumori

    Bay Area Modern Real Estate

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Schools serving 1537 Ashby Ave

School District:Berkeley Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Malcolm X Elementary School
1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
K-50.2 mi
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
K-50.8 mi
Emerson Elementary School, Berkeley, CA
2800 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
K-51.6 mi
Willard Middle School
2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
6-81.1 mi
Berkeley High School
1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
9-121.1 mi
John Muir Elementary School, Berkeley, CA
2955 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
K-51.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1537 Ashby Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/25/2026
Listed
$1,095,000
1584.62%
MLS
12/24/1990
Sold
$65,000
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Tax History for 1537 Ashby Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,288
—
$309,475
—
2025
$7,288
14%
$310,270
2%
2024
$6,386
3%
$304,189
2%
2023
$6,230
3%
$298,225
2%
2022
$6,074
—
$292,379
2%
2021
$6,057
7%
$286,647
1%
2020
$5,644
6%
$283,708
2%
2019
$5,323
2%
$278,148
2%
2018
$5,206
4%
$272,696
2%
2017
$4,997
5%
$267,350
2%
2016
$4,765
2%
$262,109
2%
2015
$4,689
2%
$258,174
2%
2014
$4,580
—
$253,118
—
2013
$4,594
—
$251,976
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