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1521 Josephine Street is a uniquely compelling opportunity to own a fully vacant four-unit property in North Berkeley’s famed Gourmet District. Tucked between Cedar and Vine on a picturesque tree-lined street, this vintage brown shingle compound features two charming buildings surrounded by greenery, flowers, vines, and inviting outdoor spaces that capture the natural beauty of North Berkeley. The front building includes a spacious three-bedroom and three full bath primary residence with hardwood floors, generous rooms, and a mix of meaningful architectural details and thoughtful updates throughout. Below it sits a large one-bedroom and one-bath unit with high ceilings and a comfortable layout. The rear building offers two twin studio units in an upper and lower unit configuration, ideal for rental income*, extended family, or flexible living. The property sits on a beautifully landscaped lot with layered plantings, Japanese maples, a welcoming front patio wrapped in green vines, and a wide back deck that creates harmonious integration of indoor and outdoor living. Fully vacant and ready for the next owner, this is a rare chance to purchase a multi-unit property in Berkeley with outstanding access to shops, restaurants, UC Berkeley, parks and more! *Buyer to investigate.
Property Details
Price:
$1,795,000
MLS #:
41118585
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Quadruplex
Subdivision:
N. BERKELEY
Listed Date:
Dec 6, 2025
Lot Size:
5,400 sqft / 0.12 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1912
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
GWH
Flooring
TILE, VINY, WOOD, CARP
Heating
WL
Laundry Features
DINC, WINC
Exterior
Construction Materials
WOD
Parking Spots
2
Roof
SHN, FOM
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1521 Josephine St Berkeley CA
- SubdivisionN. BERKELEY
- CityBerkeley
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94703
Subdivisions in Berkeley
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Berkeley as of Dec 08, 2025
42
Single Family Listed
139
Avg DOM
662
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,617,128
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the N. BERKELEY subdivision, 1521 Josephine St Berkeley CA is a Single Family for sale in Berkeley, CA, 94703. It is listed for $1,795,000 and features 0 beds, 0 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1912. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Berkeley is $662. The average listing price for Single Family in Berkeley is $1,617,128.
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1521 Josephine St
Berkeley, CA
1521 Josephine Street is a uniquely compelling opportunity to own a fully vacant four-unit property in North Berkeley’s famed Gourmet District. Tucked between Cedar and Vine on a picturesque tree-lined street, this vintage brown shingle compound features two charming buildings surrounded by greenery, flowers, vines, and inviting outdoor spaces that capture the natural beauty of North Berkeley. The front building includes a spacious three-bedroom and three full bath primary residence with hardwood floors, generous rooms, and a mix of meaningful architectural details and thoughtful updates throughout. Below it sits a large one-bedroom and one-bath unit with high ceilings and a comfortable layout. The rear building offers two twin studio units in an upper and lower unit configuration, ideal for rental income*, extended family, or flexible living. The property sits on a beautifully landscaped lot with layered plantings, Japanese maples, a welcoming front patio wrapped in green vines, and a wide back deck that creates harmonious integration of indoor and outdoor living. Fully vacant and ready for the next owner, this is a rare chance to purchase a multi-unit property in Berkeley with outstanding access to shops, restaurants, UC Berkeley, parks and more! *Buyer to investigate.
Property Details
Price:
$1,795,000
MLS #:
41118589
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
6
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Quadruplex
Subdivision:
N. BERKELEY
Listed Date:
Dec 6, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
3,434
Lot Size:
5,400 sqft / 0.12 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1912
See this Listing
Schools
Interior
Appliances
GWH
Flooring
TILE, VINY, WOOD, CARP
Heating
WL
Laundry Features
DINC, WINC
Exterior
Construction Materials
WOD
Parking Spots
2
Roof
SHN, FOM
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1521 Josephine St Berkeley CA
- SubdivisionN. BERKELEY
- CityBerkeley
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94703
Subdivisions in Berkeley
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Berkeley as of Dec 08, 2025
42
Single Family Listed
139
Avg DOM
662
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,617,128
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the N. BERKELEY subdivision, 1521 Josephine St Berkeley CA is a Single Family for sale in Berkeley, CA, 94703. It is listed for $1,795,000 and features 4 beds, 6 baths, and has approximately 3,434 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1912. The current price per square foot is $523. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Berkeley is $662. The average listing price for Single Family in Berkeley is $1,617,128.

























































