1444 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Building Details

Year Built

1965

Listing office KW ADVISORS EAST BAY j***@justinpaek.com Show Phone

Listing date Mar 10, 2026

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Overview

Located in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, 1444 Walnut St presents an opportunity to acquire an eleven-unit building. The property is situated near the original Peet's coffee and is three blocks from the University of California, Berkeley. The building features nine apartments and two commercial spaces, along with an elevator and secured parking that includes six spaces and six storage units. The unit mix includes five 2-bed 1-bath units, three 1-bed 1-bath units, and a 2-bed 2-bath two-level penthouse with a fireplace. All residential units have been updated and include balconies with Bay Views. The commercial spaces consist of a corner office space measuring 800 square feet and a 450-square-foot retail space that has been occupied by the same business for over 24 years. The location has a Walkscore of 96 and offers access to dining options, Downtown Berkeley BART, public transportation, and shopping.

Suggested Use

Nursing Home Nursing Home Cosmetic Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Veterinary Clinic Mobile Phone Store Clothing & Fashion Store Car Rental Facility Restaurant (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City

Berkeley

County

Alameda

State

California

Longitude

-122.268

Latitude

37.8806

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Apartment building - Eleven-unit building with apartments and commercial spaces in prime location.

Where is this apartment building located?

The property is located at 1444 Walnut St Berkeley, CA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $4,700,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Prime location in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto with a Walkscore of 96, near Peet's Coffee and UC Berkeley; Rare 11‑unit trophy asset building with 9 apartments and 2 commercial spaces; Updated residential units, all with balconies and Bay Views