2142 Ward St Berkeley, CA 94705
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated payment $10,843/month
Highlights
- View of Hills
- Wood Flooring
- Fireplace
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- Laundry Room
About This Home
Rare Berkeley property, lovingly held by the same family since 1952, this thoughtfully renovated duplex blends modern upgrades with timeless charm and offers the flexibility to convert into a spacious single-family home. Both units showcase beautiful wood trim, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, hardwood floors, Anderson windows, updated kitchens with newer stainless steel appliances and renovated bathrooms with a separate water closet. The electrical has been upgraded, and new furnaces and tankless water heaters installed for each unit. The upper level features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, with a relaxing private balcony, while the lower level offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a versatile sunroom ideal for a home office, gym, or reading retreat. Additional highlights for both units include a dining room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, and a convenient laundry room. Enjoy the newly landscaped backyard with raised planter boxes, perfect for gardening, entertaining, and outdoor living, plus ample parking with a long driveway and parking pad. Ideally located near shopping, dining, top-rated public and private K–12 schools, UC Berkeley, Berkeley Marina, parks, shoreline trails, and BART for easy commuting. BESO energy score of 3.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1908
Lot Details
- 5,436 Sq Ft Lot
Home Design
- Duplex
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- Fireplace
- Views of Hills
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Zoned Heating
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- 2 Units
- Berkeley Bowl Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 54172028
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $16,515 | $859,722 | $280,145 | $586,577 |
| 2024 | $16,515 | $842,731 | $274,653 | $575,078 |
| 2023 | $16,093 | $833,075 | $269,269 | $563,806 |
| 2022 | $6,839 | $809,740 | $263,989 | $552,751 |
| 2021 | $6,769 | $63,896 | $39,865 | $31,031 |
| 2020 | $6,144 | $70,169 | $39,456 | $30,713 |
| 2019 | $5,598 | $68,794 | $38,683 | $30,111 |
| 2018 | $5,404 | $67,446 | $37,925 | $29,521 |
| 2017 | $5,184 | $66,123 | $37,181 | $28,942 |
| 2016 | $4,784 | $64,826 | $36,452 | $28,374 |
| 2015 | $4,669 | $63,852 | $35,904 | $27,948 |
| 2014 | $4,566 | $62,602 | $35,201 | $27,401 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 04/15/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41130437
APN: 054-1720-028-00
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