NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2220 California St Berkeley, CA 94703

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,480,000 - $1,780,859

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,881 Sq Ft
$861/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 22, 2024

Last sale price $1,550,000 $824 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,805/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • City View
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2024

Experience living in your own private oasis, complete with solar power for home, pool, hot tub, and Tesla EV charger, situated on a tree-lined street in one of Berkeley's most coveted and central neighborhoods. This 1929 beauty has been thoughtfully updated & perfected while maintaining vintage appeal. With 3 bedrms,2 fully renovated bathrms, an office, and a family/bonus room, there is space to work from home as well as to host friends for an extended stay. Upon entering the backyard you may think you are in Italy, w/the spectacular heated pool taking center stage, bordered by bougainvillea, mature fruit trees & flowers.This paradise is an entertainer's delight, w/privacy fences on all sides, a spa, & a storage cabana. The kitchen is the heart of the home w/hi-end appliances & a wall of windows, bathing the room in natural light. With the comfortable split-level floor plan, most of the living spaces are on one floor, including 1 bedrm. Up a half stairway are 2 bedrms, separated by 1 bath, all w/views of the sparkling pool & verdant garden. Down a half flight of stairs from the main level are the office, the laundry closet, a full bathroom with a designer vanity, heated bidet and rain shower, as well as a family/bonus rm, w/ exterior access. BESO scores all 10s. Bike Score 100.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tasha Isolani

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01912249 Listed on: 05/26/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,310

Year Built

  • Built in 1929 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,644 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Property Views

  • City
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,881 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bidet
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • No Garage
  • Converted Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Uncovered Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Pool

  • Cabana
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 056-2001-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,310

Year Built

Built in 1929 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: On California St between Allston and Bancroft, MLK and Sacramento.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1066
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Multi/Split, Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mediterranean
  • Reso Window Features: Dual Pane Partial
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Square Footage: 1881.00
  • Bathroom Features: Bidet, Dual Flush Toilet, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Converted Garage, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Storage
  • Lower Level: Family Room, Full Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Personal

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Full, Wood
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Patio
  • Pool Features: Built-In, Cabana, Fenced, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Solar Heat
  • View: City, Garden/Greenbelt, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: EV Charging, No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electric, Public, Solar
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included

Schools

  • School District: Alameda
  • Middle/Junior School District: Berkeley Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 056-2001-009
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4644.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Heating, Lighting, Windows

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1929

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley Unified
  • School District (County): Alameda

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2024
Closed on
Jul 5, 2024
Sold by
Garcia Marco and Resina Angela
Bought by
Cheng Bingqing and Yeung Jake
Seller's Agent
Tasha Isolani
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-8.55%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$1,619,715

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,715
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.93%
Original Mortgage
$202,000
Interest Rate
6.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2021
Sold by
Garcia Marco R and Resina Angela
Bought by
Garcia Marco and Resina Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$705,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2019
Sold by
Wendi Hans J and Akino Nora
Bought by
Garcia Marco A and Resina Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$726,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1997
Sold by
Platias Afrodite Declaration Of Trust and Gust H
Bought by
Wendl Hans J and Akino Nora

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,200
Interest Rate
7.43%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cheng Bingqing $1,550,000 Placer Title
Garcia Marco -- Fidelity National Title Co
Garcia Marco A $1,350,000 Old Republic Title Company
Wendl Hans J $224,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Cheng Bingqing $202,000
Open Cheng Bingqing $955,050
Previous Owner Garcia Marco $705,000
Previous Owner Garcia Marco A $726,000
Previous Owner Wendl Hans J $211,000
Previous Owner Wendl Hans J $200,900
Previous Owner Wendl Hans J $50,000
Previous Owner Wendl Hans J $192,000
Previous Owner Wendl Hans J $194,000
Previous Owner Wendl Hans J $179,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2024 07/22/24 Sold $1,550,000 +19.7% $824 / Sq Ft
06/29/2024 06/29/24 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2024 06/11/24 Price Changed $1,295,000 -23.6% $688 / Sq Ft
05/26/2024 05/26/24 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $901 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $22,310 $1,544,400 $465,000 $1,085,000
2024 $22,310 $1,532,659 $442,920 $1,096,739
2023 $21,862 $1,509,474 $434,236 $1,075,238
2022 $21,534 $1,474,281 $425,723 $1,054,158
2021 $21,624 $1,450,866 $417,376 $1,033,490
2020 $19,904 $1,377,000 $413,100 $963,900
2019 $6,655 $320,621 $96,186 $224,435
2018 $6,494 $314,336 $94,301 $220,035
2017 $6,245 $308,174 $92,452 $215,722
2016 $5,956 $302,133 $90,640 $211,493
2015 $5,856 $297,594 $89,278 $208,316
2014 $5,772 $291,766 $87,530 $204,236
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tasha Isolani

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Tasha Isolani

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 747-1283

    2 in this area

    17 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 324039591

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 056-2001-009-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 Downtown Berkeley

2220 California St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2220 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 26 May 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,619,715, approximately $861 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 2220 California St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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