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listing_id: EB41149403
status: Active
price: 1095000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 1529
sqft_lot: 5400
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1915
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1537 Ashby Ave"
city: Berkeley
state: CA
zip: 94703
county: "Alameda County"
lat: 37.8536582
lng: -122.2775066
days_on_market: 2
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Hiroko Tsumori"
list_office: "Bay Area Modern Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(510) 409-3472"
list_agent_license: 01842561
mls_source: MAXEBRDI
modified: 2026-09-27
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Alameda County | Berkeley | 94703 | 1537 Ashby Ave

1537 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

MLS: EB41149403 | Status: Active | Price: $1,095,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 2 /1 1,529 5,400 1915

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Sunday, September 27 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hiroko Tsumori

Remarks

Discover modern serenity at 1537 Ashby Avenue! Extensively remodeled and completed in 2010, this thoughtfully designed Berkeley home combines contemporary architecture, warmth, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The spacious kitchen and dining area open to an inviting living room with a gas fireplace, while four floor-to-ceiling folding French doors connect the interior to a generous backyard, creating a wonderful setting for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, two private primary suites each feature their own closet and full bathroom, complemented by a conveniently located laundry closet. Designed to minimize street noise, the home offers an unexpected sense of tranquility in a central Berkeley location. Fully fenced and gated, the property provides privacy and comfort. Situated on an approximately 5,400 sq. ft. lot, the substantial rear yard and existing access offer exciting possibilities for an ADU or additional residential development, subject to City of Berkeley regulations and approvals. Freshly painted inside and out, beautifully presented, and boasting a BESO Home Energy Score of 9 out of 10. A distinctive modern retreat with room to enjoy today and possibilities for tomorrow. Welcome home!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # EB41149403
MLS Source Bridge MLS
Days on Site 2

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Island, Other
Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Other, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Gas Burning
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry In Closet, Laundry Area - In Unit
Cooling None

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool None, Pool - No
Style Contemporary

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Parking Space(s), Garage: 0 Car(s)
Zoning R-2

Contact Information

Hiroko Tsumori
Bay Area Modern Real Estate
License #: 01842561
Phone: (510) 409-3472

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Malcolm X Elementary School public K-5 0.23 mi 8
Berkeley Technology Academy public 10-12 0.53 mi 5
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 public K-8 0.55 mi 10
Sankofa United Elementary School public K-5 0.85 mi 2
Sylvia Mendez Elementary public K-5 0.86 mi 8
Washington Elementary School public K-5 0.93 mi 10
Emeryville Preschool Students public UG 0.94 mi N/A
Berkeley High School public 9-12 1.04 mi 9
Peralta Elementary School public K-5 1.06 mi 8
Young Adult Program public 12 1.09 mi N/A
Home And Hospital Program public K-12 1.09 mi N/A
Berkeley Special Education Preschool public UG 1.10 mi N/A
Willard Middle School public 6-8 1.13 mi 10
Anna Yates Elementary School public K-8 1.21 mi 4
Oxford Elementary School public K-5 1.22 mi 9
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School public K-5 1.23 mi 9
Emery Secondary School public 9-12 1.28 mi 3
Claremont Middle School public 6-8 1.54 mi 9
Berkeley Adult public UG 1.55 mi N/A
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School public 6-8 1.57 mi 8

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2840 Stanton St $925,000 2 2 1,466 Active
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Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of September 27, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Hiroko Tsumori, (510) 409-3472.