$969,000

1401 Walnut St Unit 1B Berkeley, CA 94709

$10,000
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,658 sqft
0.3 acres
$584 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 1401 Walnut St Unit 1B

Rare opportunity to own a spacious, light-filled North Berkeley 2BD/2BA condo in an iconic 1960s elevator-serviced building, just one block from Berkeleys covered Gourmet Ghetto. 1401 Walnut Street #1B greets visitors with a large and bright living room/dining room combination with fireplace, custom built-ins, and a spacious private balcony overlooking the neighborhood. Nearby is a large eat-in kitchen with breakfast area, office space, and easy access to the exterior. And down the hall are two quiet bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a large primary suite with walk-in closet and primary bath, and a 2nd BD with balcony access. One car deeded parking in a secure garage, a dedicated storage space, and access to the buildings attractive rear patio and pool, a rarity for Berkeley, are included with the sale. Fresh paint and new carpeting run throughout this vintage classic ready to be lived in now, or updated to the next owners tastes. Ideally situated just blocks from Berkeleys best cafs, restaurants, markets, and shops, including Peets Coffee, Chez Panisse, the Cheese Board, and Monterey Market, as well as just across the street from the Berkeley JCC and minutes from UC Berkeley, BART, bus and freeway access. A rare blend of space, comfort and convenience.

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingRadiant
StatusActive
Size1,658 sqft
Lot size0.29 Acres
Year built1960
ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Side By Side, Independent, On Site - Mapped (Condo Only)
MLS #425031088
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceLiving Room, Raised Hearth
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Summary

  • MLS Number: 425031088
  • MLS Name: San Francisco
  • Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan
  • Office Phone: (415) 664-9400
  • Listing Agent: Andrew de Vries

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carpeted living room with built in shelves, baseboards, ornamental molding, and a lit fireplace

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1401 Walnut St Unit 1B

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Nearby schools

9

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)

Public Magnet KG-5

0.4 mi

1645 Milvia St

8

Ruth Acty Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

1400 Ada St

7

Thousand Oaks Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

840 Colusa Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $104,237. The majority of Berkeley, CA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

9%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
43%
100k-200k
10%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

69%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
37%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

About 1401 Walnut St Unit 1B

This home is located at 1401 Walnut St Unit 1B in Berkeley, CA and zip code 94709 in the North Berkeley neighborhood. This 1,658 square foot home, which was built in 1960, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $969,000.

The number of listings in Berkeley, CA increased by 21.4% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $998,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 42 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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