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Home sold for $1,600,000 in 42 days

1547 Josephine St Berkeley, CA, 94703

Neighborhood: North Berkeley

Off the market 3 beds 1 full + 1 half baths 1,169 sqft

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Wow! Is this the best stretch of street on the best street in town? The friendly, approachable neighbors may think so but may not say it. Well-located, well-constructed, and well-loved, like a strong, reliable, and confident friend, 1547 Josephine has your back. With aesthetic, structural and systems improvements too numerous to mention here -- including re-shingling and re-wiring the entire house -- all meticulously completed by the owner for his own enjoyment, comfort and safety since 2008, you will look forward to returning home from the best shopping and services Berkeley has to offer on North Shattuck, Monterey/Hopkins, and Solano Avenue. Don't miss this one!
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Property details

1,169 sqft interior area
Property type
Home
Interior area
1,169 sqft
Land area
2,613 sqft (0.06 acres)
Price per sqft
$1,368/sqft
Address
1547 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA, 94703
City of California
Berkeley
County
Alameda
Previous price
$1,250,000
Sold price
$1,600,000
nr.of parking places
1
Style
Brown Shingle, Craftsman
Stories
2
Year Built
1907
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
District
Berkeley Map Area 3
Stories
Two Story
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Interior Features

6 rooms, 1 parking places
Beds
3
Baths
1 full + 1 half
Floors
Hardwood
Stories
Two Story
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Property Condition
Existing
Parking
1
Garage & Parking
Off Street, Parking Lot
Rooms
6
# of fireplaces
1
Fireplaces
Dining Room, Wood Burning
Laundry Features
Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer
Heathing & Cooling
None, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Kitchen features
Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Other rooms
Workshop, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
Upper Level Features
1 Bath, 3 Bedrooms
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Basement
Crawl Space

Listed by

Todd Andrew, RED OAK REALTY
Name
Todd Andrew
License number
01361511
Brokerage company
RED OAK REALTY
MLS #
40970854

Buyer agent

Name
Jon Arango
Brokerage company
Exp Realty of California Inc.

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Mortgage
$4,913
Taxes
$0
HOA dues
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$4,913 per month
Mortgage
$320,000 / 20%
2.28%
30 years
Your amount $4,913 / month

Exterior Features

Wood Shingles, Wood Siding construction and more
Roof
Shingle
Utilities
All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
Construction
Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
Yard
Back Yard, Front Yard, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Back Yard Fence, Storage Area, Wood Fencing
Pool
None

Lot details

TMK #59227122
Lot Description
Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Back
Parcel nr.
59227122

North Berkeley neighborhood info

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People living in North Berkeley

42%
Families with children
National average: 39%
47%
Non family households
279,175
Population
$131,878
Average Income

Age & gender

Median age 37 years
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Commute types

49% commute by car
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Education level

33% have bachelor education
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Number of employees

2% work in management
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Vehicles available

47% have 1 vehicle
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Vehicles by gender

47% have 1 vehicle
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Housing market insights for

$1.36m
Neighborhood average
sales price*
$1.25m
Neighborhood median
sales price*
444
Number
of sales*

Housing type

39% are single detacheds
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Rooms

37% of the houses have 4 or 5 rooms
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Bedrooms

57% have 2 or 3 bedrooms
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Owners vs Renters

53% are renters
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Green energy efficient

Efficient
Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Floor, Walls Insulated

Schools

15 schools with rating up to 9
School rating Distance
9
out of 10
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
Elementary School
0.197mi
NR
Archway School
1940 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
Middle School
0.208mi
NR
Saint Mary's College High School
1294 Albina Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94706
High School
0.578mi
School rating Distance
9
out of 10
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
0.197mi
NR
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
2138 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
0.39mi
NR
The Crowden School
1475 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.492mi
NR
School Of The Madeleine
1225 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
0.503mi
8
out of 10
Jefferson Elementary School
1400 Ada Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.582mi
School rating Distance
NR
Archway School
1940 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
0.208mi
7
out of 10
Martin Luther King Middle School
1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.252mi
NR
The Crowden School
1475 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.492mi
NR
School Of The Madeleine
1225 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
0.503mi
NR
Quantum Camp
2176 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.664mi
School rating Distance
NR
Saint Mary's College High School
1294 Albina Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94706
0.578mi
NR
Aspire California College Preparatory Academy
2125 Jefferson Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.648mi
8
out of 10
Berkeley High School
1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.65mi
4
out of 10
Berkeley Technology Academy
2701 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1.268mi
NR
Realm Charter High School
2023 8th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
1.322mi
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Price history

Sold Nov 24, 2021

North Berkeley Median sales price 2024

Bedrooms Med. price % of listings
1 bed $610k 20%
2 beds $1.2m 33.33%
3 beds $1.25m 20%
4 beds $2.05m 13.33%
5 beds $2.65m 13.33%
Date Event Price $/sqft Source
Nov 24, 2021 Sold $1,600,000 1368.69 Public Record
Nov 24, 2021 Price Increase $1,600,000 +28% 1368.69 MLS #40970854
Oct 28, 2021 Pending $1,250,000 1069.29 MLS #40970854
Oct 14, 2021 New Listing $1,250,000 +66.06% 1069.29 MLS #40970854
Jun 17, 2008 Sold $752,750 643.93 Public Record
Jun 17, 2008 Price Increase $752,750 +7.69% 643.93 MLS #40341206
May 16, 2008 Under contract $699,000 597.95 MLS #40341206
May 6, 2008 New Listing $699,000 +42.07% 597.95 MLS #40341206
Mar 10, 2000 Sold $492,000 346.48 Public Record
Mar 10, 2000 Price Increase $492,000 +14.42% 346.48 MLS #20006467
Feb 9, 2000 Under contract $430,000 302.82 MLS #20006467
Jan 31, 2000 New Listing $430,000 302.82 MLS #20006467

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1547 Josephine St

What is 1547 Josephine St?

1547 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA, 94703 is a single family home located in the North Berkeley neighborhood in the city of Berkeley, California with zipcode 94703. This single family home has 3 bedrooms & 1 full bathroom + & 1 half bathroom with an interior area of 1,169 sqft.

Which year was this home built?

This home was build in 1907.

Which year was this property last sold?

This property was sold in 2021.

What is the full address of this Home?

1547 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA, 94703.

Are grocery stores nearby?

The closest grocery stores are Safeway Community Markets, 0.26 miles away and Safeway, 0.32 miles away.

What is the neighborhood like?

The North Berkeley neighborhood has a population of 279,175, and 42% of the families have children. The median age is 37.46 years and 49% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 53% is renter.

Based on information from the bridgeMLS as of 03-29-2024. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Listing last updated on: Dec 11, 2021
Verhouse Last checked 4 minutes ago

1547 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA, 94703 is a single family home located in the North Berkeley neighborhood in the city of Berkeley, California with zipcode 94703. This single family home has 3 bedrooms & 1 full bathroom + & 1 half bathroom with an interior area of 1,169 sqft on a 2,400 sqft sqft lot. This house was build in 1907.
The closest grocery stores are Safeway Community Markets, 0.26 miles away and Safeway, 0.32 miles away.
The North Berkeley neighborhood has a population of 279,175, and 42% of the families have children. The median age is 37.46 years and 49% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 53% is renter.

*Neighborhood & street median sales price are calculated over sold properties over the last 6 months.

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