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Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
710 sqft
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About this House
Stylish and Elegant 1-Bedroom Retreat in North Berkeley's Best Neighborhood
Step into this beautifully renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment where classic architecture and modern upgrades come together.
This spacious home features a newly updated kitchen and bath, complete with stone countertops, hand-crafted wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, stove, and microwave). Hardwood floors, rich wood paneling, and generous closets add warmth and character throughout. A new comfort heating system ensures you'll feel at home year-round.
Located in the heart of North Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, you're just steps away from Peet's Coffee, the farmer's market, great restaurants, and daily conveniences. Transit, banks, and the post office are all nearby.
Set within a garden-style property of only six apartments (a duplex and fourplex), this home offers a unique sense of community and privacy something hard to find in larger complexes.
Apartment Highlights:
Private Entry
Large Front Porch
On-site laundry
Garden Setting
Separate Pantry
Spacious rooms
Vintage Charm
Garden Setting
Pets considered with a completed pet application. Some breed restrictions on dogs. Pet policy available at showings.
Initial lease term negotiable. Renter pays for gas and electric. Owner pays for water and garbage.
Step into this beautifully renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment where classic architecture and modern upgrades come together.
This spacious home features a newly updated kitchen and bath, complete with stone countertops, hand-crafted wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, stove, and microwave). Hardwood floors, rich wood paneling, and generous closets add warmth and character throughout. A new comfort heating system ensures you'll feel at home year-round.
Located in the heart of North Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, you're just steps away from Peet's Coffee, the farmer's market, great restaurants, and daily conveniences. Transit, banks, and the post office are all nearby.
Set within a garden-style property of only six apartments (a duplex and fourplex), this home offers a unique sense of community and privacy something hard to find in larger complexes.
Apartment Highlights:
Private Entry
Large Front Porch
On-site laundry
Garden Setting
Separate Pantry
Spacious rooms
Vintage Charm
Garden Setting
Pets considered with a completed pet application. Some breed restrictions on dogs. Pet policy available at showings.
Initial lease term negotiable. Renter pays for gas and electric. Owner pays for water and garbage.
1526 Walnut St #1, Berkeley, CA 94709 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 710 sqft apartment in Gourmet Ghetto. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2025 with an asking price of $2,450 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 4, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,680/month.
Home Details for 1526 Walnut St #1
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Appliances & Utilities MicrowaveRefrigerator |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood, Tile |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
Comparable Sales for 1526 Walnut St #1
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.09 | Apartment | $1,675,000 | 09/08/25 | 1 | 1 | 700 sqft | |
0.37 | Apartment | $2,530,000 | 10/20/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,200 sqft | |
0.42 | Apartment | $2,302,000 | 12/23/25 | 1 | 3 | 3,038 sqft | |
0.31 | Apartment | $1,800,000 | 01/23/26 | 5 | 2 | 2,033 sqft | |
1.28 | Apartment | $4,650,000 | 12/10/25 | 2 | 1 | 700 sqft | |
1.41 | Apartment | $1,600,000 | 09/10/25 | 2 | 1 | 685 sqft | |
1.24 | Apartment | $565,000 | 05/26/26 | 2 | 2 | 980 sqft | |
0.33 | Apartment | $1,030,000 | 12/11/25 | 12 | 5 | 4,352 sqft | |
1.50 | Apartment | $667,500 | 11/12/25 | 2 | 1 | 845 sqft | |
1.05 | Apartment | $2,700,000 | 02/09/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,500 sqft |
Home facts updated by county records
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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
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Sep 4, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $2,450 |
Aug 25, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $2,450 |
Frequently asked questions about 1526 Walnut St #1
- 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.
- What do residents say about the Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood?Residents describe the Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Gourmet Ghetto, Berkeley.
- What are the closest schools to 1526 Walnut St #1?The closest schools to 1526 Walnut St #1 in Berkeley, CA are Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Berkeley High School (rated 9/10), Cragmont Elementary School (rated 9/10).
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