1540 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
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OFF MARKET

$2,379,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 670 sqft

1540 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Northbrae
Est. Refi. Payment $14,779/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 25, 2021 for $2,185,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.38M
Since last month
Increased$154K (+6.9%)
Since last year
Increased$100K (+4.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$200K (+9.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +44% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.39M
August 2026$2.38M
July 2026$2.23M
June 2026$2.27M
May 2026$2.24M
April 2026$2.24M
March 2026$2.28M
February 2026$2.29M
January 2026$2.19M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1808 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,307,000
04/06/26
2
1
961
2015 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,375,000
03/24/26
1
1
1,250
1615 Buena Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,625,000
08/07/26
2
1
900
1429 Edith St, Berkeley, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,870,000
06/15/26
3
1
1,315
1716 Jaynes St, Berkeley, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
10/10/25
2
1.5
1,302
1521 Holly St, Berkeley, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$925,000
10/07/25
2
1
1,282
1545 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
06/01/26
3
1.5
1,123
1611 Rose St, Berkeley, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,890,000
07/13/26
2
2
1,563
1815 Vine St, Berkeley, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
03/27/26
3
2
1,838
1515 Rose St, Berkeley, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,825,000
01/30/26
4
1
1,333

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1545 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.02
$1,600,000
3
1.5
1,123
Recently Sold
1808 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.04
$1,307,000
2
1
961
Recently Sold
1518 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.05
$2,307,400
3
1
1,960
Off Market
1532 Martin Luther King, Berkeley, CA 94709
0.05
$728,000
1
1
700
Off Market
1841 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.05
$999,000
Studio
-
1,589
For Sale
1521 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.06
$2,150,000
4
6
3,434
Recently Sold
1532 Martin Luther King #3, Berkeley, CA 94709
0.06
$589,800
1
1
700
Off Market
1532 Martin Luther King Jr Way #3, Berkeley, CA 94709
0.06
$818,800
1
1
700
Off Market
1849 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.06
$1,024,700
5
-
-
Off Market
1530 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709
0.07
$2,048,100
4
2
2,090
Off Market
1511 Grant St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.08
$2,701,511
6
2.5
2,937
Recently Sold
1509 Grant St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.09
-
11
-
4,774
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1540 Josephine St.
  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1921
Living Area
670 sqft
Price/Sqft
$3,552
Parking
Garage

About this House

Charming 675 sq. feet private cottage for rent at the intersection of Cedar & Josephine and 1mile from UC Berkeley Campus. One bedroom, one bath cottage with deck in a private setting located adjacent to another cottage. Custom-made Hunter Douglas blinds throughout. Additional private back entrance through sunny kitchen.

Amazing location 4-5 blocks from popular Farmer's market (Thursday), Andronicos, & Monterey Market. 10 mins walk to Cheese Board (amazing pizza), Chez Panisse, post office and banks. Very nice walk through Gourmet Ghetto to UC Berkeley or downtown BART, North Berkeley Bart is also within a 0.6 mile radius.

This apartment is not furnished (pics show furniture)

KEY FEATURES
Bedrooms: 1 Bed
Bathrooms: 1 Bath with tub
Parking: Garage at additional cost
Lease Duration: 12 Months
Laundry: On-site
Property Type: Cottage
Range / Oven
Refrigerator
Hardwood floor
Walk Score 88!!
Owner pays water and garbage.
No smoking, No pets
1-year lease/Excellent Credit score/No Eviction record/Proof of Income required/Good rental record
Tenant pays Gas/Electricity/Tenant contributes to monthly yard cleaning
1540 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 670 sqft single-family home in Northbrae, built in 1921. It last sold for $2,185,000 on Mar 25, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2024 with an asking price of $2,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 26, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,379,800, with a rent estimate of $3,348/month.

Home Details for 1540 Josephine St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 14
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921Year Updated: 1934
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Porch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5357 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 26, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Apr 15, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,750
Mar 25, 2021
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40936779
Sold
$2,185,000
Feb 17, 2021
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40936579
Pending
$1,895,000
Feb 4, 2021
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40936579
Listed For Sale
$1,895,000

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.52M
$28.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
130.6%
2.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$967
$12MoM
Available listings
116
23MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Northbrae
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What Locals Say about Northbrae

At least 13 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say there's wildlife

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 54 % Say there are community events

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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Frequently asked questions about 1540 Josephine St

  • What is 1540 Josephine St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1540 Josephine St in Berkeley, CA is $2,379,800.
  • What is the price history for 1540 Josephine St?
    1540 Josephine St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $2,185,000 in March 2021.
  • 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 1540 Josephine St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1540 Josephine St in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1540 Josephine St?
    The lot at 1540 Josephine St in Berkeley, CA is about 0.12 acres (5,357 sq ft).

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