Does Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 98% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 97% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say parking is easy

Is Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's wildlife

Do kids play outside in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say kids play outside

Are yards well-kept in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say yards are well-kept

Are the streets well-lit in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say car is needed

Do residents of Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are there community events in Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there are community events

Is Central Berkeley, Berkeley, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 34% of users say it's quiet

OFF MARKET

1698 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703

Central Berkeley

1 Bed
1 Bath
111 sqft

1 Bed

1 Bath

111 sqft

Local Information

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Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Description

Situated in close proximity to UC Berkeley and downtown, the building's location is a major draw for students and young professionals alike. Located in the heart of Berkeley, surrounded by vibrant shops, eateries, and entertainment spots.
Each unit comes fully furnished, offering a move in ready solution that simplifies the moving process for tenants

Features included:
Kitchen Appliances
Living Room Furniture
Washer and Dryer
Dishwasher
Bed
Desk

Utilities fees - One flat fee of $99/pp/month covers water, sewer, trash, gas and electric, and high speed internet!

1698 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 111 sqft apartment in Central Berkeley. It last sold for $5,323,000 on Jul 3, 2017 (332,588% above the $1,600 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $1,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 12, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,975/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

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HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

180+ days ago

Home Details for 1698 University Ave

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Lease Term: Contact For Details

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Price History for 1698 University Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/12/2026	$1,600	ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

11/13/2025	$4,000	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $3,000 (300%)
11/11/2025	$1,000	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $1,600 (-62%)
11/10/2025	$2,600	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $1,300 (-33%)
11/10/2025	$3,900	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $1,150 (42%)
11/10/2025	$2,750	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $250 (10%)
11/06/2025	$2,500	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $150 (-6%)
11/02/2025	$2,650	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $1,050 (66%)
10/17/2025	$1,600	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $650 (68%)
10/15/2025	$950	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $3,750 (-80%)
10/15/2025	$4,700	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $900 (24%)
10/15/2025	$3,800	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $950 (33%)
10/15/2025	$2,850	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $1,250 (78%)
10/15/2025	$1,600	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $750 (88%)
07/03/2025	$850	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $250 (-23%)
06/30/2025	$1,100	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $150 (16%)
06/30/2025	$950	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $650 (-41%)
04/20/2025	$1,600	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

07/03/2017	$5,323,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/03/2017 Contract Date 10/12/2016 County Transfer Tax $5,855 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/25/2014	$3,250,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/25/2014 Contract Date 06/20/2014 County Transfer Tax $3,575 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/13/2013	$1,400,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/13/2013 Contract Date 06/04/2013 County Transfer Tax $1,540 Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/20/2009	$300,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/20/2009 Contract Date 10/09/2009 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/14/2007	$1,550,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/14/2007 Contract Date 09/10/2007 County Transfer Tax $1,705 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/16/2003	$775,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/16/2003 Contract Date 05/08/2003 County Transfer Tax $853 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.54M

$117KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

127.9%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$979

$63MoM

Available listings

138

16MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax
Assessment	$15,121,562

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1698 University Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1433 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA	0.63	Apartment	$1,600,000	09/10/25	2	1	685
2160 Vine St, Berkeley, CA	0.87	Apartment	$1,675,000	09/08/25	1	1	700
1801 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA	0.45	Apartment	$2,530,000	10/20/25	4	2	1,200
1936 Haste St, Berkeley, CA	0.60	Apartment	$2,700,000	02/09/26	4	2	1,500
1729 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA	0.49	Apartment	$1,800,000	01/23/26	5	2	2,033
1300 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA	0.87	Apartment	$2,302,000	12/23/25	1	3	3,038
2741 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA	1.44	Apartment	$4,650,000	12/10/25	2	1	700
2747 San Pablo Ave #209, Berkeley, CA	1.14	Apartment	$350,000	01/20/26	1	1	724
1626 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA	0.25	Apartment	$2,525,000	04/17/26	22	12	10,330
1201 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA	0.83	Apartment	$1,305,000	10/08/25	2	2	2,629

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $903,800
3 bd
2 ba
990 sqft
1933 McGee Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
17,610 sqft
1732 University Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,017,800
2 bd
1 ba
1,110 sqft
1710 Berkeley Way,
Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD
JUN 23, 2026
$1,230,000
4 bd
2 ba
2,948 sqft
2105 McGee Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD
DEC 24, 2025
$1,139,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,385 sqft
1907 McGee Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,646,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,669 sqft
1717 Berkeley Way,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $627,700
2 bd
1 ba
825 sqft
1721 Berkeley Way #8,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,238,400
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,030 sqft
1903 McGee Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,393,100
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,426 sqft
1636 Hearst Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,045,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,049 sqft
1901 McGee Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD
APR 21, 2026
$901,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,411 sqft
1716 Hearst Ave,
Berkeley, CA 94703
OFF MARKET
Est. $494,300
1 bd
1 ba
658 sqft
1730 Hearst Ave #2,
Berkeley, CA 94703

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Central Berkeley

At least 29 Trulia users voted on each feature.

98 % Say there are sidewalks
97 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
92 % Say it's dog friendly
79 % Say parking is easy
76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
71 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say neighbors are friendly
62 % Say there's wildlife
62 % Say kids play outside
61 % Say yards are well-kept
53 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say car is needed
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
44 % Say there's holiday spirit
38 % Say there are community events
34 % Say it's quiet

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Joiyao
Resident
8y ago
"Nice people, trees, active police and good food make this a good place to live. Look at the sidewalks and streets in the area stick to well paved areas."
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Shamar a. J. M.
Resident
8y ago
"South Berkeley is a transitioning neighborhood as most places around America there is gentrification going on. Berkeley overall is a good place to live with good schools"
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Joiyao
Prev. Resident
8y ago
"I used to live here and the neighborhood is nice to live and work in. They are really cleaning things up "
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walzer
11y ago
"Walk to entertainment, supermarket and transportation. Includes detached 500 sq ft. art studio"
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Rie Y.
13y ago
"This is a fairly quiet street, with some foot and car traffic since it connects to Sacramento Street and University Ave. But it's much more neighborhood-oriented than it seems, and close to daycare/dog park/cafe/bakery."
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mysolosusan
14y ago
"I live almost on the corner of Bancroft and Roosevelt, and have lived in central Berkeley for two straight decades now. It's a great neighborhood - I see there's supposed to be a bit higher crime not far from here, but in all these years I've seen only one crime - a mugging wherein a Berkeley high graduate about 19 years old, tried to steal an earbud for a cell phone from a high school girl. He didn't get the earbud and the police caught him and a couple others with the minimum of fuss. That's it, although I've heard of a couple other small crimes more toward university. To live here is to feel very safe, and really be in walking distance to UC, and all kinds of shops, restaurants and so on. The little tot parks are real nice, especially the one on Roosevelt, and walking is very enjoyable due to all the lovely landscaping done in this area around private homes. Neighbors are great. I love living here except for having to get a parking permit - which is cheap and easy to do really."
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