1523 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94709
Kitchen
Bathtub detail
OFF MARKET

$1,909,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 30, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,230 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,230 sqft

1523 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Gourmet Ghetto

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,230 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,552

Local Information

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  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Light-filled 3BR/1BA cottage in the heart of the Gourmet Ghetto. Private house with lush front yard and quiet back porch on a quiet, lightly trafficked street. Great walkability to grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, libraries, parks, and schools.

House will be rented unfurnished. The lease term is 12 months with the option to extend and stay longer-term.

Express bus stops to SF two blocks away and 1 mile to both North Berkeley and Central Berkeley BART stations. One mile to UC Berkeley and downtown Berkeley.

Kitchen has stainless refrigerator and dishwasher, and Wedgewood stove. Huge master bedroom with alcove for work/study. Private parking for 2 cars in the driveway. Water, garbage, recycling, and landscape maintenance are paid for by the owner. Laundry is onsite and free. Free storage space for bikes/strollers, etc. is available.

Note: 2 sets of photos show two different layout/furnishing options - 2nd phot set shows primary bedroom as living room and creates space for dining room.
Email with questions. Open house 8/23 from 12 PM - 2 PM

Owner pays for water, garbage + recycling, and landscape maintenance. Laundry is onsite and free. Tenant pays for PG&E + any cable, etc.

Two private off-street parking places. Easy on-street parking for guests.

No smoking is permitted indoors or outdoors on the property.
1523 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94709 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,230 sqft single-family home in Gourmet Ghetto. It last sold for $1,081,000 on Jul 7, 2006 (20,490% above the $5,250 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2025 with an asking price of $5,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 24, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,909,400, with a rent estimate of $4,543/month.

Home Details for 1523 Milvia St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1523 Milvia St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1429 Edith St, Berkeley, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,870,000
06/15/26
3
1
1,315 sqft
1808 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,307,000
04/06/26
2
1
961 sqft
1545 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
06/01/26
3
1.5
1,123 sqft
2012 Rose St, Berkeley, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,351,000
03/12/26
2
1.5
1,480 sqft
1815 Vine St, Berkeley, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
03/27/26
3
2
1,838 sqft
2015 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,375,000
03/24/26
1
1
1,250 sqft
2140 Rose St, Berkeley, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,675,000
09/08/25
3
2
1,607 sqft
1325 Henry St, Berkeley, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
05/08/26
3
3
1,298 sqft
1521 Holly St, Berkeley, CA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$925,000
10/07/25
2
1
1,282 sqft
1668 Arch St, Berkeley, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$1,360,000
11/25/25
3
2
1,869 sqft

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Neighborhood Overview

Gourmet Ghetto
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What Locals Say about Gourmet Ghetto

At least 36 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 78 % Say there's wildlife

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say parking is easy

  • 49 % Say car is needed

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

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  • Bhkchan
    "Support from local neighbors (via systems like NextDoor). People are very willing to help the community"
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  • Barbara A. B.
    "There are a lot of dog owners in this area, there is a park with a creek. Overall a great area to live in..."
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  • Ditas.joaquin
    "Farmers markets every Thursday nights, street fares on Telegraph Avenue once in a while. Street closures for events a couple times a year on Shattuck. "
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  • Gaetan
    "I have been living at the cross of Virginia and Spruce for nearly 5 years and loved it. It's quiet, close to the university. 10 min walk from Downtown Berkeley BART, 3 movies theaters, Groceries (Safeway, Walgreens) and a lot of restaurants. Berkeley gourmet ghetto is 4 blocks away. In addition to that, you're very close to Berkeley Hills and Tilden park. Top neighborhood."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 24, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$5,250
Aug 18, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$5,250
Aug 10, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jul 20, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$5,100
Price decreased by 3%
Jul 10, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$5,250
Price decreased by 3%

Frequently asked questions about 1523 Milvia St

  • What is 1523 Milvia St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1523 Milvia St in Berkeley, CA is $1,909,400.
  • What is the price history for 1523 Milvia St?
    1523 Milvia St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,081,000 in July 2006.
  • Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?
    Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Berkeley?
    The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1523 Milvia St have parking?
    Yes, 1523 Milvia St in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.

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