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1644 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94703

2beds
1baths
1,200sqft
$925,000
$771price/sqft
$6,290/moest. monthly cost
$251,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

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.

Getting Around

89
WalkingVery Walkable
64
TransitGood Transit
97
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

8/10
10/10
Willard Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.0 mi
9/10
Berkeley High SchoolGrades 9-121.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Existing
  • Year built: 1923

Materials

  • Construction materials: Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Craftsman
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Free-Standing Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Hookups Only

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Den,Breakfast Bar,Counter - Solid Surface,Updated Kitchen
  • Flooring: Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,200
  • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 53160733
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Other
  • Pool features: None
  • Exterior features: Garden,Back Yard,Garden/Play,Landscape Back

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,356 sqft
  • Features: Level,Back Yard,Sprinklers In Rear

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave

FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,677$56,124
Home Insurance *$171$2,052
Property Taxes $1,044$12,528
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$6,290$75,480
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$215,657/yr
40% on housing$188,700/yr
45% on housing$167,733/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.9%
6.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$771This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94703$511
Alameda County$497

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 94703$822
Alameda County$664

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-12Listed for sale$925,000
2015-05-01Sold$750,000
2015-03-28Listed for sale$625,000
2003-12-12Sold$340,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMaria Cavallo-Merrion
BrokerageVanguard Properties

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