
Berkeley, California 94708
Seen from above, 1571 Scenic puts the Campanile and the downtown Berkeley skyline in the same frame. This 1924 North Berkeley triplex sits on a tree-lined hillside block between North Shattuck and the UC Berkeley campus, with three separate entrances and a terraced garden. The upper unit is delivered vacant: 1,433 SF over two levels with two bedrooms plus an office, 1.5 baths, fireplace, skylit dining room with built-ins, six-burner range, in-unit laundry, and a private balcony. Vaulted wood ceilings run through the upper floor. Two one-bedroom units bring in $42,000 a year in current rents. The rear yard leaves room to explore an ADU — buyer to verify capacity with Berkeley Planning. $1,250,000. $387/SF. $416,667 per unit. $102,000 estimated current income, 4.29% cap. Tour the upper unit and walk the garden in person.
Property is move-in ready.
Despite the 1924 build date, the property presents as well-maintained and move-in ready. The upper unit features vaulted wood ceilings, updated windows, and modern amenities including a six-burner range and in-unit laundry, suggesting a renovation within the 5-15 year range.
Situated in the highly desirable North Berkeley hills near UC Berkeley, the property offers iconic views of the Campanile and downtown skyline, ensuring high tenant demand and long-term appreciation.
The largest unit (1,433 SF) is delivered vacant, featuring premium architectural details like vaulted wood ceilings and a private balcony, making it ideal for an owner-occupant seeking rental offsets.
The 5,880 SF lot includes a terraced rear yard with space to potentially add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), providing a clear path to increase the property's density and total rental yield.
With two units currently occupied, the property is subject to Berkeley’s strict rent control and tenant protection ordinances, which may limit immediate upside on existing rental income.
Built in 1924, the property may require significant capital expenditure for seismic retrofitting or modernization of aging mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Baths | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Square foot | 2,457 | 2,492.071 |
| Lot Size | 5,880 | 4,591.214 |
| Price | $1.25M | $1.08M |
| Price per sq ft | $509 | $463 |
| Built year | 1924 | 1931 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 11 | 147 |
Oct 13, 2026
$1,250,000
Initial Listing