This light-filled 2++ Berkeley Craftsman blends timeless character with thoughtful updates in an exceptionally convenient location near BART, dining, shopping, parks, and schools. Sun-filled living and dining rooms feature refinished hardwood floors, moldings, tray ceiling, and wall sconces. The spacious, bright kitchen offers pretty countertops, stainless appliances, an induction stove, a breakfast bar, and direct access to the amazing backyard. Two generous bedrooms and an updated bath provide easy living along with a lovely flex-room for added versatility. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped level yard with mature trees, citrus, and passionfruit vines, patios for outdoor entertaining, and a fantastic detached structure - measuring approx 143 sq ft - ideal for guests, a gym, art studio, or home office. Classic Craftsman charm meets modern comfort in a wonderfully-convenient Berkeley location. Many upgrades: owned solar, heat pump, retrofitted. Home Energy Score of 10 - BESO compliant.
For sale
$925,000
1644 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
2beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$1,135,200 Zestimate®
$771/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature treesBreakfast barBeautifully landscaped level yardWall sconcesPatios for outdoor entertainingTray ceilingStainless appliances
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Listed by:
Maria Cavallo-Merrion DRE #01493849 510-919-8841,
Vanguard Properties,
Corey Weinstein DRE #01362059 510-708-0789,
Vanguard Properties
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41143181
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Den, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Other
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 53160733
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $771/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $901,357
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Listing terms: Call Listing Agent
Estimated market value
$1,135,200
$1.04M - $1.24M
$4,070/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000+23.3%$771/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41143181 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2015 | Sold | $750,000+20%$625/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #40692433 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $625,000+83.8%$521/sqft |
Source: J Rockcliff Realtors Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2003 | Sold | $340,000$283/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $901,357 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,974 +2% | $883,687 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,715 +1.6% | $866,361 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,510 -0.3% | $849,374 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,554 +5.1% | $832,724 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,942 +3.5% | $824,190 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,539 +5.3% | $808,034 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,962 | $792,194 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,962 +2.9% | $776,661 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,656 +73.7% | $761,437 +89.3% |
| 2015 | $6,135 | $402,205 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,135 | $394,328 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $392,546 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $384,851 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $377,307 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $374,488 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $375,380 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $368,021 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $360,807 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $353,735 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $346,800 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $340,000 +935.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $32,843 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $32,198 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,168 | $31,567 |
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Neighborhood: Ashby
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Malcolm X Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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