1609 Bonita Avenue 5, Berkeley, California 94709, Berkeley, 94709 - 2 bed, 1 bath

1609 Bonita Avenue 5, Berkeley, California 94709 home-pic-0

1609 Bonita Avenue 5

Berkeley, California 94709

ACTIVE
CONDITION: GOOD
2Beds
1Baths
688Sq Ft
7,250Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$650,000

SUMMARY

Analysis of 1609 Bonita Avenue 5, Berkeley, California 94709 is currently available with a list price of $650,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Berkeley Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Good
TeardownExcellent

Property is move-in ready.

The property is move-in ready and features high-quality interior updates including wood flooring, a kitchen with granite counters and cherry cabinetry, and a luxurious bathroom with tumbled marble and a spa tub. While the building dates to 1956, the unit has been well-maintained and modernized with features like a remote-controlled fireplace and air conditioning, placing it firmly in the good category.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Prime Walkable Location

    Situated in Berkeley's iconic 'Gourmet Ghetto,' the property offers exceptional walkability to world-class dining, UC Berkeley, and the downtown BART station.

  • High-End Interior Finishes

    The unit features premium upgrades including a chef’s kitchen with granite counters and cherry cabinetry, plus a luxurious marble bathroom with a spa tub and rain shower.

  • Modern Comforts & Parking

    Rare for a mid-century building, this unit includes remote-controlled air conditioning and a stone-surround fireplace, along with the high-value addition of an assigned parking space.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • MLS Listing Discrepancy

    Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 688, other record living area = 4372. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 2, other record bedroom count = 11.

  • Compact Living Space

    With only 688 square feet distributed across two bedrooms, the interior layout may feel restrictive for buyers accustomed to more spacious residential footprints.

  • Market Pricing Volatility

    A significant $75,000 price reduction and a list price currently below its 2023 sale price suggest potential challenges in local market valuation or positioning.

About 1609 Bonita Avenue 5

This lovely and stylish unit could not be in a better location - Bonita between Virginia and Cedar, just a short walk to the pleasures of Berkeley's "Gourmet Ghetto" (Chez Panisse, Saul's Deli, Cheese Board, Andronico's, The Butcher Shop, etc etc.) The unit is sunny throughout its rooms, throughout the day. Wood floors throughout. The fireplace in the living room is operated with a remote, and has a terrific tumbled stone surround. The spacious kitchen features gas cooking, granite counters, and handsome cherry-stain cabinetry. The very attractive bathroom is fitted out with tumbled marble floor and walls with mosaic accent, a spa tub and rain shower. A remote controlled unit provides air conditioning in summertime. One assigned parking space. Walking distance to U.C. Berkeley and downtown Berkeley Bart Station. Unit is in a lovely and serene six-unit building.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Condominium
Year Built
1956
Lot Size
7,250 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
2
Total Bathrooms
1 (1 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$275.0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds2.02.0
50%
Baths1.01.0
50%
Square foot688988
14%
Lot Size7,2507,232
57%
Price$650.0K$735.0K
29%
Price per sq ft$945$744
86%
Built year19561925
71%
HOA$275.0$316
43%
Days on market119169
29%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Mar 4, 2026

$650,000

$725,000

-10% Price Drop

Initial Listing

Price Change

Nov 8, 2025

$725,000

Initial Listing

Sold

Oct 27, 2023

$680,000

Public Record

Sold

May 14, 2021

$595,000

Public Record

Sold

Sep 11, 2013

$350,000

Public Record

Sold

Aug 29, 2012

$250,000

Public Record

Sold

Oct 6, 2011

$289,000

Public Record

Sold

Aug 10, 2011

$305,500

Public Record

Sold

Mar 8, 2011

$299,000

Public Record

Sold

Nov 24, 2010

$289,000

Public Record

Sold

Nov 30, 2007

$915,000

Public Record

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