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16 Beds
6 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
1 Car Garage
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Property Description

Own a piece of Berkeley history at 1545 Dwight Way, the city's oldest Victorian home. Built in 1877 by legendary architect Alphonso Herman Broad, this Stick-Eastlake masterpiece is a landmark of craftsmanship and scale. Spanning an incredible 6,379 square feet, the residence features over 16 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms across a 9,025-square-foot lot. Whether you envision a grand multi-generational estate, a visionary co-housing project, or a unique investment, the possibilities are as vast as the home itself. From the intricate woodwork to the steep gabled roofs, every detail reflects the rich architectural heritage of the historic Spaulding Tract. Currently tenant-occupied and situated just moments from Berkeley's vibrant dining and culture, this is more than a home-it's a legacy. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to preserve and reimagine a true local treasure.

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General

Price: $2,400,000
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41136025
Updated: Today (5/26/2026)
Added to Site: Today

Interior

Number of Rooms: 21
Interior Features: Office, Storage, Study, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Fireplace(s): None
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 7
Full Bathrooms: 6
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub
Primary Bathroom: Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 16

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Central Berkeley
Driving Directions: California St to Dwight Way. Located between California St and Spaulding Ave.

School Information

School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Elem School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Gravity

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Victorian
Model: Victorian
Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition Shingles
Windows: Skylight(s)
Stories/Levels: Three or More Stories
Year Built: 1886

Lot Features

Property View: Bay Bridge, Partial
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Lot Dimensions: 9147.6
Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Fencing (Description): Fenced, Front Yard

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $376

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 55191352

Listed by Compass, Eunmi Patty Hyun

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Schools

Schools serving 1545 Dwight Way

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Washington Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	K-5	0.4 mi
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	K-5	0.7 mi
Oxford Elementary School 1222 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702	K-5	0.7 mi
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705	6-8	1.1 mi
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	9-12	0.6 mi
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA 94705	K-5	1 mi
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709	K-5	1.1 mi
Cragmont Elementary School 830 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	K-5	2.3 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1545 Dwight Way Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/26/2026

Listed

$2,400,000

187.43%

MLS

1/16/2013

Sold

$835,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 1545 Dwight Way

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$26,090

16%

$1,028,201

2024

$22,512

$1,008,044

2023

$21,966

$988,280

2022

$21,411

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$968,908

2021

$21,363

$949,911

2020

$19,752

$940,175

2019

$18,716

$921,747

2018

$18,085

$903,678

2017

$17,486

$885,960

2016

$16,639

-1%

$868,591

2015

$16,879

$855,548

2014

$16,245

-1%

$838,790

-11%

2013

$16,408

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$943,407

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1545 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 (MLS# 41136025) is a Single Family property with 16 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1545 Dwight Way is currently listed for $2,400,000 and was received on May 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 1545 Dwight Way? 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.

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1545 Dwight Way Berkeley, CA 94703