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1501 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA, 94703

2beds
1baths
860sqft
$679,000
$790price/sqft
$5,209/moest. monthly cost
$208,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this ideally located North Berkeley Tenancy in Common (TIC), nestled in a charming side-by-side duplex directly across the street from North Berkeley BART and blocks from Monterey Market, Acme Bread, and Cedar Rose Park. This inviting home enjoys lush, verdant views from almost every window, creating a peaceful retreat in one of Berkeley's most sought-after neighborhoods. The open kitchen offers ample counter and cabinet space, making meal preparation both convenient and enjoyable. The split-level floor plan provides excellent separation of living and sleeping areas. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious, light-filled bedrooms, each with a large closet. On the same level is a full bathroom with a shower over tub. A private garage provides the convenience of off-street parking. BESO exempt.

Getting Around

86
WalkingVery Walkable
69
TransitGood Transit
98
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

9/10
Oxford Elementary SchoolGrades K-50.5 mi
10/10
Willard Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.6 mi
9/10
Berkeley High SchoolGrades 9-120.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Updated/Remodeled

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Tenancy in Common

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Free-Standing Gas Range,Free-Standing Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
  • Laundry features: In Kitchen

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bathroom

  • Features: Tub w/Shower Over

Bedroom1

  • Area: 0

Bedroom2

  • Area: 0

Bedroom3

  • Area: 0

Bedroom4

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Dining Room

  • Area: 0

Family Room

  • Area: 0

Features

  • Flooring: Tile,Wood

Heating

  • Heating features: Central

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 860
  • Total interior livable area: 860 sqft

Kitchen

  • Area: 0

Living Room

  • Area: 0

Master Bedroom

  • Area: 0

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 058215101400
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Special condition: Standard

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Enclosed,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front,Private,Independent,Other
  • Has garage: Yes

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 $3,433$41,196
Home Insurance *$126$1,512
Property Taxes $1,252$15,024
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$5,209$62,508
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$178,594/yr
40% on housing$156,270/yr
45% on housing$138,906/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

$790This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94703$517
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
2026-08-01Listed for sale$679,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSusanne S. Alexander
BrokerageCompass

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