Gorgeous unfurnished 2bd 1ba Victorian house on a quiet street in North Berkeley with a massive backyard featuring fruit trees, lounging area, fire pit, trampoline, swing set, outdoor bathtub. Walkscore is 90. **OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPT 14 @ 3-5pm** The best North Berkeley neighborhood - 5 minute walk from Shattuck Avenue (USPS, UPS Store, Safeway, Andronicos, CVS/Walgreens, Gourmet Ghetto, Cheeseboard Pizza, Chez Panisse, Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers, etc). 10 minute walk to Ohlone Park and Trader Joe's and University Avenue, 5 minute drive to UC Berkeley. SPECIAL FEATURES: Washer/dryer Dishwasher Home office space Huge backyard w/lounging furniture Driveway parking with 220 EV outlet Wall heater that's also an AC GETTING AROUND 1 block from 12, 79 buses 13 minute walk to North Berkeley BART 7 blocks from Ohlone Park 6 minute drive to U.C. Berkeley campus TO APPLY $30 background/criminal check via an application link provided after tour. $3,500 first month's rent + deposit of $1,500 is required to secure rental. FYI: There is an attached in-law with a separate entry through the backyard, meaning there is one quiet tenant who shares two walls with the back part of the house. The lease displayed is a sublet lease, which means that a property manager is on the main lease for the two rentals and manages all the needs of the two units. LEASE TERMS 1. RENTAL UNIT & LENGTH OF LEASE: 2-bedroom house at 1623 Josephine Street, Berkeley, CA 94703. 1-year lease after which it may renew as a year-year or a month-month contract. 2. RENT: Rent of $3,500 per month is payable in advance on the 1st day of each month and is delinquent after the 5th day. Rent shall be paid via Venmo or Zelle. 3. SECURITY DEPOSIT. $1,500. Security Deposit will be returned to Lessees less any amount for damages to the Property within 21 days of last day of occupancy, after Lessees have vacated the Property and keys have been returned. 4. QUIET ENJOYMENT: Lessees and guest(s) shall not violate any law, ordinance or statute in the use and occupancy of the Property, commit waste or nuisance, annoy, molest or interfere with any other person on the property, or neighbor. 5. REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS AND DAMAGE: Lessees should submit requests to Property Manager for major alterations or repairs and must notify in the case of damage. Property Manager is responsible for hiring gardener and repairpeople. 6. CARE, CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE: Lessees agree to leave the premises in the same condition as it was received, subject to normal wear and tear. Lessees's property will be insured under Property Manager's rental policy, Lessees is also encouraged to obtain their own insurance, especially if they have high value items. 7. SMOKE DETECTION DEVICE: The Property is equipped with smoke detection devices and Lessees shall be responsible for testing the device and immediately reporting any problems, maintenance or need for repairs to Property Manager. 8. SUBLETTING AND ASSIGNMENT: The Property shall be occupied only by the renters listed on the contract. No portion of the premises shall be sublet nor this Agreement assigned. Any attempted subletting or assignment by Lessees shall be an irremediable breach of this Agreement and cause for immediate termination. 9. SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited in any area inside the house. 10. EARLY TERMINATION: Lessees may upon 30 days written notice terminate this Agreement. All rent due must be paid until the new termination date. This Agreement may also be terminated by the Property Manager with a written 30-day notice of termination. 11. UTILITIES AND SERVICES: Utilities (East Bay Mud + PGE) are the responsibility of the Lessees as it varies by usage. Garbage is included in the rent. 12. PETS: Pets are allowed on the property, but are not permitted to pee on the grass in the backyard. No additional pet fee is collected in addition to the deposit.
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Zestimate®
$1,307,400
1623 Josephine St, Berkeley, CA 94703
2beds
1,368sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$1,307,400 Zestimate®
$956/sqft
$3,416 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: September 10, 2025 at 11:17am
Source: Zillow Rentals
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,368 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Backyard, Barbecue, Bicycle storage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Fire pit, Fruit trees, Garbage included in rent, Gardening, Heating system: Wall, Outdoor bathtub, Pet Park, Swing set, Trampoline
Details
- Parcel number: 58216630
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
HOA & financial
Other fees
- Deposit fee: $1,500
Other
Other facts
- Available date: 09/14/2025
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Estimated market value
$1,307,400