This centrally-located, top-floor, beautiful condo is move-in ready with refinished hardwood floors and new interior paint throughout. With light and bright rooms and an open-concept main living area, it feels spacious and cheerful. In addition, the "heart" of the condo and focal point of the living room is the angled wall with a remote-controlled, heat-producing, gas fireplace surrounded by beautiful stonework. The kitchen has been refreshed with painted cabinets and a new dishwasher. Two sunny bedrooms offer plenty of closet space, enhanced with mirrored closet doors and the bathroom boasts a marble floor and spa tub. Located just blocks from Berkeley's "Gourmet Ghetto" with plenty of fine restaurants, shopping and public transportation.
- MLS# 41117802
- Date Listed11/19/2025
- Days on Realty 11 Days
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.17 acres (7,250 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Subdivision NORTH BERKELEY
- County Alameda
- Year Built 1956
- Square Feet 631 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $1030.03
Interior Features
- Flooring Stone, Wood
- Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Natural Gas
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.17
- Lot Size SQFT 7,250.00
- Lot Features Front Yard
Directions
Cedar to Bonita Cross Street: Cedar.
Financial Considerations
- HOA Fee $392 Monthly
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Berkeley Special Education Preschool
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
0.78 mi
Distance
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
0.6 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.78 mi
Distance
Berkeley Special Education Preschool
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
0.78 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
1.43 mi
Distance
Public • 1 - 5
1.88 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 6
2.65 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
2.93 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
4.02 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
4.86 mi
Distance
Public • 1 - 1
4.86 mi
Distance
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
5.08 mi
Distance
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
5.4 mi
Distance
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
0.6 mi
Distance
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
1.87 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.01 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.65 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.27 mi
Distance
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy
Public • 6 - 12
4.77 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 8
4.79 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 8
5.2 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 10
6.04 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
6.66 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
0.78 mi
Distance
Public • 10 - 12
1.77 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.65 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.54 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.82 mi
Distance
Oakland International High School
Public • 9 - 12
4.86 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.08 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.77 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.8 mi
Distance
Millennium High Alternative School
Public • 9 - 12
6.66 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
0.27 mi
Distance
Saint Mary's College High School
Private • 09 - 12
0.6 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
1.88 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
2.33 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
2.33 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
2.49 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
3.27 mi
Distance
The College Preparatory School
Private • 09 - 12
4.33 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
5.03 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
6.5 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 5 | 3 | Oct 15, 2025 | $1,770,000 |
| 198 BRET HARTE ROAD | 3 | 2 | Oct 04, 2025 | $1,295,000 |
| 198 BRET HARTE ROAD | 3 | 3 | Oct 04, 2025 | $1,295,000 |
| 198 BRET HARTE ROAD | 3 | 2 | Oct 04, 2025 | $1,295,000 |
| 960 Ordway Street | 4 | 2 | Oct 05, 2025 | $1,700,000 |
| 960 Ordway Street | 4 | 2 | Oct 05, 2025 | $1,700,000 |
| 960 Ordway Street | 4 | 2 | Oct 05, 2025 | $1,700,000 |
| 1081 Keith Ave | 3 | 2 | Oct 01, 2025 | $1,200,000 |
| 1081 Keith Ave | 3 | 2 | Oct 01, 2025 | $1,200,000 |
| 1081 Keith Ave | 3 | 2 | Oct 01, 2025 | $1,200,000 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,263 | 118,424 | 1,681,843 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 18,259 | 11,326 | 2,276 | 95 |
| People per Household | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 30.3 | 34.1 | 39.5 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $83,193 | $96,243 | $107,045 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $57,613 | $59,606 | $51,107 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 101 | 129 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 43.6°F | 43.6°F | 41.7°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 70.4°F | 70.4°F | 75.2°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.4" | 25.4" | 26.3" | 38" |
97/100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score ®
64/100
Good Transit
Transit Score ®
92/100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score ®
Overview
Daily errands do not require a car. Many nearby public transportation options. Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.Transit Summary
27 nearby routes: 23 bus, 4 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 59/100, Transit Score: 40/100, Bike Score: 63/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 1609 Bonita Ave 3
Source: Realty.com
1609 Bonita Ave 3, Berkeley, CA 94709 is a 631 sq. ft. condo listed for sale with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. Realty.com has 10 photos of this condominium, listed at $649,950. View sales and tax history of condos, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 10 photos of 1609 Bonita Ave 3.
Our records indicate that 1609 Bonita Ave 3 was built in 1956.
The full address for this home is 1609 Bonita Ave 3, Berkeley, CA 94709.
1609 Bonita Ave 3 has been listed on Realty.com since Wed November 19, 2025
Daily errands do not require a car. Many nearby public transportation options. Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 59/100, Transit Score: 40/100, Bike Score: 63/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1609 Bonita Ave 3. Berkeley Special Education Preschool (Grades: PK - PK), Martin Luther King Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Berkeley High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Red Oak Realty
(tel: 510-527-9111)
Listing agent:
Maya Arechiga
(tel: 510-701-3991)
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