1623 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
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$1,638,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 28, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,368 sqft
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,368 sqft

1623 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,368 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,197

Local Information

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

About this House

Gorgeous unfurnished 2bd 1ba Victorian house on a quiet street in North Berkeley with a massive backyard featuring fruit trees, lounging area, fire pit, trampoline, swing set, outdoor bathtub. Walkscore is 90.

**OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPT 14 @ 3-5pm**

The best North Berkeley neighborhood - 5 minute walk from Shattuck Avenue (USPS, UPS Store, Safeway, Andronicos, CVS/Walgreens, Gourmet Ghetto, Cheeseboard Pizza, Chez Panisse, Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers, etc). 10 minute walk to Ohlone Park and Trader Joe's and University Avenue, 5 minute drive to UC Berkeley.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
Washer/dryer
Dishwasher
Home office space
Huge backyard w/lounging furniture
Driveway parking with 220 EV outlet
Wall heater that's also an AC

GETTING AROUND
1 block from 12, 79 buses
13 minute walk to North Berkeley BART
7 blocks from Ohlone Park
6 minute drive to U.C. Berkeley campus

TO APPLY
$30 background/criminal check via an application link provided after tour. $3,500 first month's rent + deposit of $1,500 is required to secure rental.

FYI: There is an attached in-law with a separate entry through the backyard, meaning there is one quiet tenant who shares two walls with the back part of the house. The lease displayed is a sublet lease, which means that a property manager is on the main lease for the two rentals and manages all the needs of the two units.

LEASE TERMS

1. RENTAL UNIT & LENGTH OF LEASE: 2-bedroom house at 1623 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703. 1-year lease after which it may renew as a year-year or a month-month contract.

2. RENT: Rent of $3,500 per month is payable in advance on the 1st day of each month and is delinquent after the 5th day. Rent shall be paid via Venmo or Zelle.

3. SECURITY DEPOSIT. $1,500. Security Deposit will be returned to Lessees less any amount for damages to the Property within 21 days of last day of occupancy, after Lessees have vacated the Property and keys have been returned.

4. QUIET ENJOYMENT: Lessees and guest(s) shall not violate any law, ordinance or statute in the use and occupancy of the Property, commit waste or nuisance, annoy, molest or interfere with any other person on the property, or neighbor.

5. REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS AND DAMAGE: Lessees should submit requests to Property Manager for major alterations or repairs and must notify in the case of damage. Property Manager is responsible for hiring gardener and repairpeople.

6. CARE, CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE: Lessees agree to leave the premises in the same condition as it was received, subject to normal wear and tear. Lessees's property will be insured under Property Manager's rental policy, Lessees is also encouraged to obtain their own insurance, especially if they have high value items.

7. SMOKE DETECTION DEVICE: The Property is equipped with smoke detection devices and Lessees shall be responsible for testing the device and immediately reporting any problems, maintenance or need for repairs to Property Manager.

8. SUBLETTING AND ASSIGNMENT: The Property shall be occupied only by the renters listed on the contract. No portion of the premises shall be sublet nor this Agreement assigned. Any attempted subletting or assignment by Lessees shall be an irremediable breach of this Agreement and cause for immediate termination.

9. SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited in any area inside the house.

10. EARLY TERMINATION: Lessees may upon 30 days written notice terminate this Agreement. All rent due must be paid until the new termination date. This Agreement may also be terminated by the Property Manager with a written 30-day notice of termination.

11. UTILITIES AND SERVICES: Utilities (East Bay Mud + PGE) are the responsibility of the Lessees as it varies by usage. Garbage is included in the rent.

12. PETS: Pets are allowed on the property, but are not permitted to pee on the grass in the backyard. No additional pet fee is collected in addition to the deposit.
1623 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,368 sqft single-family home in North Berkeley. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2025 with an asking price of $3,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 15, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,638,100, with a rent estimate of $4,726/month.

Home Details for 1623 Josephine St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Wall UnitHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1623 Josephine St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1808 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,307,000
04/06/26
2
1
961 sqft
1429 Edith St, Berkeley, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,870,000
06/15/26
3
1
1,315 sqft
1521 Holly St, Berkeley, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$925,000
10/07/25
2
1
1,282 sqft
1615 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$300,000
12/01/25
2
1
1,130 sqft
1716 Jaynes St, Berkeley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
10/10/25
2
1.5
1,302 sqft
1615 Buena Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,625,000
08/07/26
2
1
900 sqft
1843 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$359,000
10/20/25
3
1.5
1,793 sqft
1545 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
06/01/26
3
1.5
1,123 sqft
1564 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,170,000
03/31/26
2
1
1,249 sqft
2015 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,375,000
03/24/26
1
1
1,250 sqft

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about North Berkeley

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say car is needed

  • 29 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Veda
    "They would like it. There’s a lot of walking/bike paths and sidewalks"
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  • Elise Lozano
    "Walking trails and parks close by"
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  • Ari J.
    "There is a long, excellent park for walks, which also has an off leash dog area. It’s really great to have so much space in a more urban area. "
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  • Jorge A. S. L. O.
    "It is urban. There hardly any grass anywhere by the sidewalks and where there is there are sometimes burs that will hurt your dogs paws."
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  • Ashagrao
    "The proximity to Bart and bike path as well as walkability to restaurants and stores is wonderful. The area is also quiet and family friendly with tons of parks around. "
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  • Heliotropium
    "Nice, quiet neighborhood with a (for the Bay area) tidy BART station. There's Ford Go Bikes here, and the bike trail through Berkeley runs through it. "
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  • Theresa L.
    "There is a dog park three blocks away and many quiet streets for walking on as well. Dogs are very welcome!"
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  • Bueller4prez
    "I lived here for 5 years and it's a great area for families. There are lots of resources and events for everyone: the farmer's markets, the schools are great, lots of daycare options and playgrounds for little ones. The student presence is diminished due to the high cost of living in this area, but not gone. The cultural vibe is similar to most of Berkeley, great most of the time with the occasional run-in with an entitled former hippy who elbows you out of the way to get at their organic melon at Monterey Market. For some reason, everyone thinks they can cross the street whenever and where ever they please. Otherwise a great area for food, evening strolls and hanging out with the family"
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  • bracanka l.
    "I've lived here since 1987. Buying a home here was the best thing for me and my family. We live a 10 minute walk to North Berkeley BART and to great bus transportation on San Pablo Ave to both San Francisco and all parts of the East Bay. Our street is very quiet with good neighbors. Berkeley Adult school offers lots of interesting day, evening and weekend classes. Acme bakery has the best bread and Cafe Leila's outdoor patio and excellent food are always worth a visit. Monterey Market is not far and Solano Avenue and 4th Street shops are just a short drive. Cedar Rose park is also an easy walk for a children's play area and grassy fields for soccer, volleyball or just picnicking. Northwest Berkeley offers the best living for middle income families who want a safe, friendly, clean and accessible place to make their homes."
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  • Bonnesante
    "We moved here from San Francisco's Richmond District and in comparison, there leaves a lot to be desired. I am not accustomed to TRASH being littered everywhere. Little Caesar's pizza boxes and Popeye's trash is found everywhere around here. The worst is after garbage day, when people put whatever they want on the corner, hoping the garbage truck will haul it away but they don't, so it stays on the corner for weeks. Traffic on either University or San Pablo can be horrendous on weekends, so you need to be savvy about using side roads to get around by car or bike. Parking can also be a hassle, especialy when the Casa De Cultura has classes or events going on. On the positive side, I'm within walking distance to Fourth Street shopping, like Sur La Table, Benefit Cosmetics, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Anthropologie, and Paper Source. There are decent restaurants within walking distance, like La Mission, Kabana, Your Place Thai Cuisine, Priya Indian Cuisine, Lanesplitters Pizza, and others that I have not tried yet (Local 123, Luca Cucina Italiana, The Cheese Steak Shop). I'm within walking distance to 2 bars: Albatross Pub and Acme Bar so there's some nightlife around here. I've found that I can walk around the neighborhood safely, which is important as a young woman. There are bike routes nearby, which can take you to the Berkeley Marina, Emeryville, downtown Berkeley, or Albany in mere minutes. I also like being a 10 minute walk from North Berkeley BART station, since it beats sitting in traffic on I-80. It's not as clean (amazingly) as our old neighborhood and we're no longer a 10 minute walk from a national park like we once were, but we do like our new neighborhood, flaws and all. "
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  • mysolosusan
    "I've lived in several locations around this area, for over twenty-five years total. I like it, but as far as 'safety,' there's more to safety than sheer violent crime, such as people who patronize the University/SanPable area shops, and wander around in the general area. You will definitely see more displaced and/or seedy individuals walking up and down Berkeley Way and Hearst - streets very near University, than on streets farther away. In addition there have been more real prostitute and drug rings on both streets over the last twenty-five years than farther away. My kids have tended to avoid those streets up to Sacramento - telling me about these things themselves over time. In general it's a safe area, but don't be too naive to believe the University and San Pablo corner doesn't influence things for the worse at times for nearby residents. "
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  • Charlieh
    "Within walking distance to multiple commercial areas, Shops, world-class food, parks, walking paths thru the hills, schools, etc. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 15, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,500
Sep 9, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,500
Dec 23, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,500
Dec 9, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,500
Oct 14, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,000

Frequently asked questions about 1623 Josephine St

  • What is 1623 Josephine St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1623 Josephine St in Berkeley, CA is $1,638,100.
  • 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 North Berkeley neighborhood?
    Residents describe the North Berkeley neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in North Berkeley, Berkeley.
  • Does 1623 Josephine St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1623 Josephine St in Berkeley, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1623 Josephine St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1623 Josephine St in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

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