1640 Ashby Ave #B, Berkeley, CA 94703
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OFF MARKET

1640 Ashby Ave #B
Berkeley, CA 94703

Ashby
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 830 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
830 sqft

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.24
Apartment
$637,550
04/17/26
2
1
1,000
0.72
Apartment
$1,600,000
09/10/25
2
1
685
0.69
Apartment
$380,000
01/20/26
2
2
890
0.69
Apartment
$350,000
01/20/26
1
1
724
0.77
Apartment
$1,300,000
12/01/25
2
2
800
0.77
Apartment
$327,500
06/12/26
1
1
725
1.01
Apartment
$1,540,000
12/22/25
1
1
800
0.63
Apartment
$930,000
02/02/26
4
2
1,824
0.22
Apartment
$1,128,500
03/26/26
4
10
4,792
0.79
Apartment
$2,700,000
02/09/26
4
2
1,500
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.06
$1,358,700
8
4
3,982
Off Market
0.02
$1,482,000
3
2
1,826
Recently Sold
0.04
$1,021,900
2
1
1,147
Off Market
0.05
$1,351,200
4
3
3,218
Off Market
0.06
$1,275,300
3
1.5
1,300
Off Market
0.13
$1,320,800
3
2
1,321
Off Market
0.08
$1,022,000
2
1
1,024
Off Market
0.13
$1,216,400
2
1
1,006
Off Market
0.14
$1,256,800
2
1
1,176
Off Market
0.09
$1,641,900
4
2.5
2,721
Off Market
0.15
$2,262,900
6
4
2,472
Off Market
0.09
$1,365,500
4
3
1,518
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
830 sqft

About this House

This sunny, clean, and COMPLETELY remodeled 2bd/1ba spacious ground floor apartment in a well-maintained 4-plex awaits your personal touch to become a "home." The unit is 3 blocks from Ashby Bart, very quiet, painted in modern/nice colors (not renter's white).

HIGHLIGHTS

Eat-in kitchen with brand new granite countertop.

Hardwood floors throughout except kitchen/bath (linoleum).

New double-paned windows in every room (super quiet and energy-efficient) plus all walls are insulated too extra energy savings in winter and cooler in summer.

New refrigerator and electric stove with vent hood.

Tile tub surround and natural jute-based Marmoleum in bathroom

Ample closets in both bedrooms, plus 3 additional closets for coats, linens, etc

830 Square feet

Shared coin-op laundry on premises

Small shared patio/garden with bike racks, picnic table, small area for raised beds, and perfect for barbeques

One uncovered off-street parking spot (included in price)

Additional secure storage space that is approximately 3'x5' and 8' tall -- accessible through back patio/yard area

Both owner AND manager are local business people and East Bay residents; NOT a big impersonal investment firm or large management company
We have a SECOND unit available in this building too, it s virtually identical but on the top floor (has carpets instead of hardwoods) and is $50 more per month. We can show both units to you simultaneously if you are interested.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Centrally located -- in the "Lorin" neighborhood of Berkeley. In fact, this address has a "walkability" score of 81, which is "very walkable" and a bike score of 96 which is a bikers paradise according to www.walkscore.com

Walk to: Ashby BART (many tech company shuttle buses stop here), Berkeley Bowl East, the highly yelped Thai food temple (www.yelp.com/biz/wat-mongkolratanaram-berkeley, Moxy Beer Garden, Alchemy Collective Cafe, Easy Creole restaurant, Rasa Coffee, Hoi Poloi Brew Pub and Beat Lounge, Flacos Vegan Mexican food, Sweet Adeline Bakeshop, and the Vault Cafe.

In addition, Emeryville, Oakland, Rockridge, Piedmont Ave., Temescal, various farmer's markets, and UC Berkeley are all just a short bike ride away, and even San Francisco is only 22 minutes via BART

Home is available now and will be shown by appointment only. To move in, sign 1-year lease and pay deposit equivalent to 1 month's rent. Tenant pays for: gas/electric, Wifi, cable, and alarm monitoring (if desired). Non-smokers only.
1640 Ashby Ave #B, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 830 sqft apartment in Ashby. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2024 with an asking price of $2,495 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 14, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,851/month.

Home Details for 1640 Ashby Ave #B

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 14, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Apr 25, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,465
Price decreased by 1%
Apr 13, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,495
Mar 27, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,350
Mar 15, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$2,350

Market trends in Berkeley

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

Around this home

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Ashby

At least 108 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say car is needed

  • 48 % Say there are community events

  • 48 % Say kids play outside

  • 45 % Say it's quiet

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 43 % Say there's holiday spirit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Sydni Lunt
    "Decent neighborhood. Close to bay st and freeways. Rather busy street. Farmers market near by every week. "
  • Trulia User
    "we care for each neighborhood, and watch out for one another in this big community. From helping the elderly to supporting the youth it's one big fest of communities colliding together and having each other backs. Let's not forget the big parties and many fusion restaurants they have to offer. With its diversity of multicultural foods the possibilities are endless and of course let's not forget our classics to New York style pizza to traditional Mexican cuisine it's an abyss of nothing but delicious food coming your way "
  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs in the area. However many dog owners do NOT pick up after their dogs. Very frustrating and gross. "
  • Trulia User
    "Great area for small families and people who have animals. Alot of parks and good schools. Also there are many good food places in the area."
  • Trulia User
    "still have to watch your kids but all in all it's a good area to live in. Your family will be safe for the most part. "
  • Trulia User
    "Sucks. No kids play outside. It’s dumpy and unfriendly. Trash everywhere and lots of sideshows……………."
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for five years and have noticed most people are nice and public transit is very accessible. There’s a nice farmers market and great coffee shops. "
  • Trulia User
    "This is a great neighborhood for families with lots of parks nearby. it's off the beaten path so there aren't many issues with vagrants or homeless drug addicts."
  • Trulia User
    "We have long established neighbors, a farmers market every Tuesday and Thursday and a walkable bart station "
  • Saida A.
    "Express bus to SF at your doorstep, Bart not far away. There are local and express busses in the grid. "
  • Denise C.
    "my community is perfect for children safe to walk at night close to all transportation bus and Bart local restaurants very convenient two blocks from each convenience store or grocery store very satisfied with the neighborhood everyone is friendly and know each other by the first name basis"
  • Youngmanrobin2
    "I love Berkeley because every house has its own unique charm and character. I adore craftsman style house I love the juxtaposition between the dark wood and white walls "
  • Ajd
    "Lots of people with dogs. A couple of parks nearby for them to play in. Easy to walk dog on Bike friendly streets."
  • Pantsofflandolf
    "It’s got a lot of character, it’s foliage is pretty, and there’s a lot of restaurants and public transit."
  • Alex A.
    "I hop on BART at Ashby every morning and I’m in downtown San Francisco in about 30 minutes. The trains are crowded, but it’s a reliable commute. "
  • Angiehiranoshin
    "The Grove park has lots of friendly people with well behaved dogs. The park supplies waste bags and has plenty of space with grass for the dogs to play/run. "
  • Ajd
    "Good mix of social classes. Very walkable. Diverse. Can walk to restaurants and grocery stores. Has kids parks as well."
  • Weber a.
    "It is lovely for walking and very friendly. Very convenient for everything and a short walk downtown. "
  • Unspecified
    "There are many other dog in the neighborhood so there are many opportunities for good and bad interactions. Also people tend to drive fast so if your dog gets loose there is a good chance they may get hit. "
  • Theresakuuipo
    "great community. blocks away from local high school, hospital and shopping and food. local bus lines are extremely reliable."
  • Maria A. S.
    "Peaceful, lots of greenery, safe, access to everything nearby. People are friendly and there are many block parties happening which increase sense of community. "
  • Mark7arlan
    " The view from my apartment an the way the fog rolls in morning and evening.Being close to the Ocean,nothing beats that. Not owning a car is no problem there are plenty of ways to get around. "
  • Janepantsyr
    "Very friendly neighborhood, great shops all around. Dog friendly. Great for commuters. I’ve lived here a little over 3 years and love it."

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Frequently asked questions about 1640 Ashby Ave #B

  • 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 Ashby neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Ashby neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Ashby, Berkeley.
  • What are the closest schools to 1640 Ashby Ave #B?
    The closest schools to 1640 Ashby Ave #B in Berkeley, CA are Berkeley High School (rated 9/10), Emerson Elementary School (rated 7/10), John Muir Elementary School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 1640 Ashby Ave #B have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1640 Ashby Ave #B in Berkeley, CA has laundry facilities.
  • Does 1640 Ashby Ave #B have parking?
    Yes, 1640 Ashby Ave #B in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.

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