$1,101,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

2123 5th St Berkeley, CA 94710

West Berkeley Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,435 Sq Ft
4,284 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$767 Per Sq Ft

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bamboo Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of July 2025

First Time on the Market – Two Homes on One Lot Offered for the first time in over 50 years, 2123 5th Street presents a rare opportunity to own a well-maintained, multi-family property in the heart of West Berkeley. Thoughtfully cared for over the decades, this versatile two-home property is ideal for multi-generational living, rental income, or a long-term investment. Set on a single lot, the property includes two detached homes—each with its own private entrance and fenced separation for added privacy: • Front House: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | 1,054 sq ft • Back House: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | 608 sq ft Both homes have been lovingly maintained and updated over the years, offering move-in-ready comfort with the potential to expand or personalize. Located just minutes from the UC Berkeley campus, 4th Street shops and restaurants, University Avenue, Rose Parks Elementary, and nearby biotech and research hubs, this property blends quiet residential living with unbeatable urban convenience. Don’t miss this rare and flexible opportunity in one of Berkeley’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Zhou

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01896893 Listed on: 06/08/2025

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Yun Tong

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l License #02033803

Last Buyer's Agent

Eckart Noack

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01213357

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,366

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 4,284 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56196221

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,366

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SBY03
  • Subdivision Name: West Berkeley
  • Directions: university ave to 5th
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Bamboo
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Back Yard, Curb(s), Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: See Remarks
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4284
  • Parcel Number: 56196221

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2025
Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Ethel Ayako Bond Trust and Bond Ethel Ayako
Bought by
Lurussell Trust and Russell
Seller's Agent
Tracy Zhou
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eckart Noack
Golden Gate Sotheby's
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,101,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.09%
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
130.56%
Original Mortgage
$880,800
Outstanding Balance
$880,055
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$388,945

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2024
Sold by
Bond Ethel
Bought by
Ethel Ayako Bond Trust and Bond
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,101,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $880,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $1,101,000 +0.1% $767 / Sq Ft
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2025 06/08/25 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $767 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,366 $25,436 $15,892 $16,544
2024 $5,366 $24,800 $15,580 $16,220
2023 $5,159 $31,177 $15,275 $15,902
2022 $5,126 $23,565 $14,975 $15,590
2021 $5,069 $22,966 $14,682 $15,284
2020 $4,621 $29,659 $14,531 $15,128
2019 $4,224 $29,077 $14,246 $14,831
2018 $4,072 $28,507 $13,967 $14,540
2017 $3,881 $27,948 $13,693 $14,255
2016 $3,580 $27,401 $13,425 $13,976
2015 $3,491 $26,989 $13,223 $13,766
2014 $3,558 $26,460 $12,964 $13,496
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tracy Zhou

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tracy Zhou

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (415) 503-7363

    1 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    Tracy Zhou
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  • Yun Tong

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Yun Tong

    Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l

    (415) 686-0200

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Yun Tong
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Eckart Noack

    Golden Gate Sotheby's

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41100690

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1962-021-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94710 West Berkeley

2123 5th St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2123 5th St, Berkeley, CA 94710 and is currently priced at $1,101,000, approximately $767 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 2123 5th St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Rosa Parks Elementary School, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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