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Property Description
This lovely and stylish unit could not be in a better location - Bonita between Virginia and Cedar, just a short walk to the pleasures of Berkeley's "Gourmet Ghetto" (Chez Panisse, Saul's Deli, Cheese Board, Andronico's, The Butcher Shop, etc etc.) The unit is sunny throughout its rooms, throughout the day. Wood floors throughout. The fireplace in the living room is operated with a remote, and has a terrific tumbled stone surround. The spacious kitchen features gas cooking, granite counters, and handsome cherry-stain cabinetry. The very attractive bathroom is fitted out with tumbled marble floor and walls with mosaic accent, a spa tub and rain shower. A remote controlled unit provides air conditioning in summertime. One assigned parking space. Walking distance to U.C. Berkeley and downtown Berkeley Bart Station. Unit is in a lovely and serene six-unit building.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1609 Bonita Ave 5
General
- Price: $725,000
- HOA FEE: $473/month
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82027120
- Updated: 1/9/2026
- Added to Site: 113 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Marble, 1 Shower over Tub, Tub with Jets
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Family Room: No Family Room
- Kitchen: Granite Countertop, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Built-In Oven/Range , Gas, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer / Dryer
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Parking Features: Assigned Spaces
Location
- Area: Berkeley Map Area 3
- County: Alameda
- Complex: 1609 Bonita Homeowners
- Cross Streets: Virginia/Cedar
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Decks, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Liability Insurance, Structure Insurance, Landscaping / Gardening, Common Area Maintenance, Exterior Maintenance, Roof, Sewer
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window / Wall Unit
- Heating Type: Fireplace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Individual Water Meter
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 704
- Year Built: 1956
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1664
- Minimum Lot Size: 7250
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,250
- Building Sites: 2
- Zoning: UK
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $473
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Disclosures and Reports
- Restrictions: Cats Permitted, Dogs Permitted, Rules about Pets
Listed by Compass, Emely Weissman
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Schools
Schools serving 1609 Bonita Ave 5
School District:Berkeley Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 | K-5 | 0.1 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 | 1.1 mi |
Martin Luther King Middle School 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Cragmont Elementary School 830 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 | K-5 | 1.7 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 1609 Bonita Ave 5
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/09/2025
Listed
$725,000
6.62%
MLS
10/25/2023
Sold
$680,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1609 Bonita Ave 5
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$44,436
9%
$2,729,801
2%
2024
$40,656
12%
$2,676,286
15%
2023
$36,231
2%
$2,325,452
2%
2022
$35,584
6%
$2,279,860
10%
2021
$33,542
6%
$2,065,045
1%
2020
$31,719
4%
$2,046,253
2%
2019
$30,421
2%
$2,003,819
2%
2018
$29,906
4%
$1,964,542
2%
2017
$28,813
3%
$1,926,031
2%
2016
$27,882
1%
$1,888,270
2%
2015
$27,513
—
$1,859,918
2%
2014
$27,618
9%
$1,823,487
12%
2013
$25,390
—
$1,622,311
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1609 Bonita Ave 5, Berkeley, CA 94709 (MLS# ML82027120) is a Condo property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1609 Bonita Ave 5 is currently listed for $725,000 and was received on November 09, 2025. Want to learn more about 1609 Bonita Ave 5? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

