1803 5th St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Northwest Berkeley- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,264 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,264 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
1,264 sqft
Price/Sqft
$652
About this House
EXCEPTIONAL CONDO. PRIME LOCATION. AVAILABLE MAY 1
Stop scrolling through all those generic apartments with their breakfast bars and tiny rooms! If you are looking for something more distinctive, with the feel of a house, this spacious, sunny, upper level flat in a Victorian duplex with an updated interior and remodeled kitchen offers a great location and a special quality of charm and liveability.
Easy flow between separate living and dining rooms and home office/studio to a large, live-in kitchen/family room, with fireplace, opening onto the 2nd private balcony. High ceilings and many windows provide beautiful light and lovely outlooks onto the surrounding greenery, palm trees, courtyard garden and ornamental woodwork. The setting in a charming, historic complex adjacent to Fourth St., is surprisingly quiet and tranquil.
Convenient location, excellent commuter options: UC Berkeley/downtown 8erkeley are 10 min/2 miles (via bus/car). Immediate freeway access HWY 80/580. AC transit bus line G to SF 2 blocks away. Walk or bike to \ Berkeley Marina and North Berkeley BART
Steps to 4th St. restaurants & shops; convenient to Whole Foods/Gilman district, Berkeley Bowl West. All Berkeley in easy reach.
FEATURES
Freshly painted and in excellent condition. Gleaming wood floors, 9 ft. high ceilings, tall south & west facing windows giving beautiful light all day
Living room open to separate dining room, each lit by large windows
Two bedrooms (main has California closet)
Sunny bonus office/studio, ideal for WFH
One large, bright bathroom
Open-plan contemporary kitchen with family room/breakfast area with fireplace. Stainless appliances, quartz counters, ample cabinets, custom lighting.
Laundry room/pantry with washer and dryer
Front porch above private entry staircase plus secluded back balcony facing garden
Attic storage space
One assigned space in off-street parking lot
1200+ sq feet
Unfurnished
One year lease
Monthly rent: $4,350. (includes garbage); tenant responsible for other utilities (PGE/EBMUD/internet/security alarm if activated)
First month rent of 4,350 + security deposit of $4,350.
Credit check, income/employment verification, references from previous landlord(s)
Application fee for credit check: $40. Renters Insurance required.
One pet allowed (cat or small dog); deposit $500 refunded if no pet-associated damages
Area rugs and pads required in all rooms (except kitchen & bath) (CC&R regulations)
NOTE intermittent audible noise from passing trains, as throughout west Berkeley
Stop scrolling through all those generic apartments with their breakfast bars and tiny rooms! If you are looking for something more distinctive, with the feel of a house, this spacious, sunny, upper level flat in a Victorian duplex with an updated interior and remodeled kitchen offers a great location and a special quality of charm and liveability.
Easy flow between separate living and dining rooms and home office/studio to a large, live-in kitchen/family room, with fireplace, opening onto the 2nd private balcony. High ceilings and many windows provide beautiful light and lovely outlooks onto the surrounding greenery, palm trees, courtyard garden and ornamental woodwork. The setting in a charming, historic complex adjacent to Fourth St., is surprisingly quiet and tranquil.
Convenient location, excellent commuter options: UC Berkeley/downtown 8erkeley are 10 min/2 miles (via bus/car). Immediate freeway access HWY 80/580. AC transit bus line G to SF 2 blocks away. Walk or bike to \ Berkeley Marina and North Berkeley BART
Steps to 4th St. restaurants & shops; convenient to Whole Foods/Gilman district, Berkeley Bowl West. All Berkeley in easy reach.
FEATURES
Freshly painted and in excellent condition. Gleaming wood floors, 9 ft. high ceilings, tall south & west facing windows giving beautiful light all day
Living room open to separate dining room, each lit by large windows
Two bedrooms (main has California closet)
Sunny bonus office/studio, ideal for WFH
One large, bright bathroom
Open-plan contemporary kitchen with family room/breakfast area with fireplace. Stainless appliances, quartz counters, ample cabinets, custom lighting.
Laundry room/pantry with washer and dryer
Front porch above private entry staircase plus secluded back balcony facing garden
Attic storage space
One assigned space in off-street parking lot
1200+ sq feet
Unfurnished
One year lease
Monthly rent: $4,350. (includes garbage); tenant responsible for other utilities (PGE/EBMUD/internet/security alarm if activated)
First month rent of 4,350 + security deposit of $4,350.
Credit check, income/employment verification, references from previous landlord(s)
Application fee for credit check: $40. Renters Insurance required.
One pet allowed (cat or small dog); deposit $500 refunded if no pet-associated damages
Area rugs and pads required in all rooms (except kitchen & bath) (CC&R regulations)
NOTE intermittent audible noise from passing trains, as throughout west Berkeley
1803 5th St, Berkeley, CA 94710 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,264 sqft apartment in Northwest Berkeley. It last sold for $670,000 on Aug 5, 2016 (15,302% above the $4,350 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2025 with an asking price of $4,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 8, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $823,500, with a rent estimate of $2,845/month.
Home Details for 1803 5th St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: FireplaceHeating Fuel: Fireplace |
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site |
Price History for 1803 5th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/08/2025 | $4,350 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/02/2025 | $4,350 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 05/01/2025 | $920,000 | ListingRemoved | bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41089492 |
| 04/23/2025 | $920,000 | PriceChange | bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41089492 |
| 03/14/2025 | $935,000 | Listed For Sale | bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41089492 |
| 01/27/2021 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rental Manager | |
| 01/16/2021 | $3,550 | PriceChange | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 12/30/2020 | $3,750 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 12/03/2020 | $4,000 | Listed For Rent | N/A |
| 08/05/2016 | $670,000 | Sold | bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40747700 |
| 07/07/2016 | $569,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/30/2011 | $399,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 10/19/2010 | $385,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 09/16/2010 | $399,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/09/2010 | $429,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/28/1999 | $242,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 01/14/1999 | $242,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/19/1996 | $175,000 | Sold | 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
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | |
| Assessment | $777,574 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1803 5th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.89 | Apartment | $565,000 | 05/26/26 | 2 | 2 | 980 | |
0.87 | Apartment | $1,305,000 | 10/08/25 | 2 | 2 | 2,629 | |
1.07 | Apartment | $1,600,000 | 09/10/25 | 2 | 1 | 685 | |
1.51 | Apartment | $637,550 | 04/17/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,000 | |
0.49 | Apartment | $1,150,000 | 04/17/26 | 6 | 6 | 2,541 | |
0.49 | Apartment | $1,150,000 | 04/17/26 | 6 | 6 | 2,541 | |
1.18 | Apartment | $380,000 | 01/20/26 | 2 | 2 | 890 | |
1.18 | Apartment | $350,000 | 01/20/26 | 1 | 1 | 724 | |
0.45 | Apartment | $2,300,000 | 12/31/25 | 10 | 6 | 4,927 | |
1.76 | Apartment | $495,000 | 02/11/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,089 |
Home facts updated by county records
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What Locals Say about Northwest Berkeley
At least 43 Trulia users voted on each feature.
94 % Say there are sidewalks
91 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
73 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say car is needed
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
60 % Say streets are well-lit
55 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say yards are well-kept
55 % Say people would walk alone at night
51 % Say kids play outside
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
41 % Say it's quiet
37 % Say there's wildlife
29 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Frequently asked questions about 1803 5th St
- What is 1803 5th St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 1803 5th St in Berkeley, CA is $823,500.
- What is the price history for 1803 5th St?1803 5th St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $670,000 in August 2016.
- 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 $1.54M. That is up $117K from the prior month.
- Does 1803 5th St have laundry facilities?Yes, 1803 5th St in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
- Does 1803 5th St have parking?Yes, 1803 5th St in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.