$2,150,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

2133 Essex St Berkeley, CA 94705

South Berkeley Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,548 Sq Ft
3,465 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$844 Per Sq Ft

44% Above List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Built in 1906 | Newly Remodeled
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2025

Classically newly rebuilt 1906 Craftsman style home. This desirable South Berkeley property was at one time a silent retreat sanctuary with it's towering redwoods. The property now boosts 4 bedrooms having a Junior & Primary Suite along with 3.5 baths. The main floor offers a Junior Suite, with walk-in closet. Beautiful finishes abound with generous & tasteful decorative lighting throughout. Easy flow leads to a Chef's delight with Energy Star high-end appliances, large island w/built-in microwave, seating bar, solid wood custom cabinets, single handle pull down & convenient pot-filler. Plus, above & below cabinet lighting. The open family & dining area leads to a beautiful backyard patio w/additional ambient lighting. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sitting area & laundry closet. The elegant & spacious Primary Suite bath is Spa like having a rain shower walk-in & stand alone soaking tub. This blend of historic charm with modern elegance welcomes you to timeless sophistication. Detached garage with driveway & off-street parking. Low maintenance landscaped yards with drainage & auto irrigation. Easy access to shops, restaurants, Ashby BART & Public Transportation. Walk Score 92 & Bike Score 99. A walker & biker paradise. Come see this true gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wael Tayara

Bay Valley Realty License #01811937 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Roxana Melgarejo

Vanguard Properties License #01389721

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1906 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,465 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lower Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5315865

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1906 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Lower Elmwood
  • Directions: Shattuck Ave to Essex St.
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: Yes
  • remarks11: Newly rebuilt & fully remodeled with attached garage. All work performed with City Permits. County Records differ from actual. All information is deemed reliable but should be verified. Agents do not guarantee. Please contact the L/A for Feature & Improvement List. Please include Pre-Approval & POF when submitting offer.
  • remarks22: Wael Tayara - 408-373-5040 - Classically newly rebuilt 1906 Craftsman style home. This desirable South Berkeley property was at one time a silent retreat sanctuary with it's towering redwoods. The property now boosts 4 bedrooms having a Junior & Primary Suite along with 3.5 baths. The main floor offers a Junior Suite, with walk-in closet. Beautiful finishes abound with generous & tasteful decorative lighting throughout. Easy flow leads to a Chef's delight with Energy Star high-end appliances, large island w/built-in microwave, seating bar, solid wood custom cabinets, single handle pull down & convenient pot-filler. Plus, above & below cabinet lighting. The open family & dining area leads to a beautiful backyard patio w/additional ambient lighting. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sitting area & laundry closet. The elegant & spacious Primary Suite bath is Spa like having a rain shower walk-in & stand alone soaking tub. This blend of historic charm with modern elegance welcomes you to timeless sophistication. Detached garage with driveway & off-street parking. Low maintenance landscaped yards with drainage & auto irrigation. Easy access to shops, restaurants, Ashby BART & Public Transportation. Walk Score 92 & Bike Score 99. A walker & biker paradise. Come see this true gem!
  • Special Features: 4098

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Grill Built-in, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3465
  • Parcel Number: 5315865

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2023
Closed on
Nov 3, 2023
Sold by
Pardo Sippa
Bought by
Cornerstone Capital Inv Llc
Seller's Agent
Michael Stephens
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Matt Castro
Bay Valley Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-8.23%
Views
98
Current Estimated Value
$1,952,957

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,127,957
Avg. Annual Appreciation
50.15%
Original Mortgage
$742,500
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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 $825,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,183,800 Construction
Closed $742,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $2,150,000 +43.5% $844 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $1,498,000 +81.6% $588 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $825,000 -- --
11/17/2023 11/17/23 Sold $825,000 -8.2% $616 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/16/2023 10/16/23 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2023 09/18/23 For Sale $899,000 -- $671 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $14,892 $841,500 $252,450 $589,050
2024 $14,892 $825,000 $247,500 $577,500
2023 $5,252 $47,131 $30,164 $16,967
2022 $5,220 $39,206 $29,572 $16,634
2021 $5,168 $38,301 $28,993 $16,308
2020 $4,710 $44,836 $28,695 $16,141
2019 $4,309 $43,958 $28,133 $15,825
2018 $4,156 $43,095 $27,581 $15,514
2017 $3,980 $42,251 $27,041 $15,210
2016 $3,674 $41,422 $26,510 $14,912
2015 $3,584 $40,800 $26,112 $14,688
2014 $3,472 $40,001 $25,601 $14,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • W

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Wael Tayara

    Bay Valley Realty

    (408) 373-5040

    1 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Wael Tayara
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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Roxana Melgarejo

    Vanguard Properties

  • Michael Stephens

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michael Stephens

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (510) 816-9693

    7 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Michael Stephens
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Matt Castro

    Bay Valley Realty

    (510) 351-8400

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Matt Castro
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41100129

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 053-1586-005-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 South Berkeley

2133 Essex St, Berkeley, CA

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