Seller's Agent in 2025
William Booker
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
(510) 684-1110
1 in this area
25 Total Sales
2234 California St Berkeley, CA 94703
Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,662
Sq Ft
3,200
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- Stone Countertops
- Washington Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of February 20252234 California is a beautiful Craftsman gem in the heart of Berkeley! Wonderful location upon which you can look out on to California Street, a wide, tree-lined street with bicycle lanes and welcoming neighbors. This gorgeously remodeled home offers an ideal layout with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, featuring gleaming hardwood floors, oversized windows, stylishly updated baths and eat-in chef’s kitchen. This is a home full of warmth, comfort and tranquility. Lovely original features include key room appointments, dining room built-ins, and beautiful hardwood floors. The living and dining rooms are great for entertaining. The kitchen opens to the interior laundry, and out to a low maintenance back garden where you’ll be treated to sunshine, tree views, leafy outlooks. This location in Berkeley is perfect – less than a mile to two BART stations, close to major bus stops, downtown Berkeley eateries, restaurants, theaters, grocery stores, coffee shops, university, Berkeley arts district, and parks. Perfect balance of form and function in this ultra user-friendly modern home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01433867 Listed on: 01/09/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
OUT OF AREA OUT
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER License #88888888
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,300
Year Built
- Built in 1908
Lot Details
- 3,200 Sq Ft Lot
- Irregular Lot
- Back Yard
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Brick Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Wood Flooring
- Partial Basement
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Parking
- 3 Parking Spaces
- No Garage
- On-Street Parking
- Uncovered Parking
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Floor Furnace
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Central Berkeley Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 56200115
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 9, 2025
Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Uplift Visionaries Real Estate Group Llc
Bought by
Kamrin Kenneth and Kamrin Jennifer French
Seller's Agent
William Booker
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
OUT OF AREA OUT
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,349,000
Sold Price
$1,765,000
Premium/Discount to List
$416,000
30.84%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$129,722
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.42%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$796,584
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$874,757
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 8, 2024
Sold by
Alma G Watson 2004 Trust and Fussell Victoria L
Bought by
Uplift Visionaries Real Estate Group Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,075,000
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 24, 2004
Sold by
Watson Alma G and Watson Alma
Bought by
Watson Alma G and Alma G Watson 2004 Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,765,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,000,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $800,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,075,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2025 02/07/25 | Sold | $1,765,000 | +30.8% | $1,062 / Sq Ft |
| 01/28/2025 01/28/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/09/2025 01/09/25 | For Sale | $1,349,000 | -- | $812 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $16,300 | $1,326,000 | $397,800 | $928,200 |
| 2024 | $16,300 | $1,020,000 | $306,000 | $714,000 |
| 2023 | $4,446 | $55,718 | $31,710 | $24,008 |
| 2022 | $4,452 | $47,626 | $31,088 | $23,538 |
| 2021 | $4,423 | $46,555 | $30,479 | $23,076 |
| 2020 | $4,076 | $53,006 | $30,166 | $22,840 |
| 2019 | $3,774 | $51,967 | $29,575 | $22,392 |
| 2018 | $3,637 | $50,948 | $28,995 | $21,953 |
| 2017 | $3,485 | $49,948 | $28,426 | $21,522 |
| 2016 | $3,241 | $48,969 | $27,869 | $21,100 |
| 2015 | $3,163 | $48,234 | $27,450 | $20,784 |
| 2014 | $3,073 | $47,289 | $26,913 | $20,376 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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William Booker
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
OUT OF AREA OUT
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41081961
APN: 056-2001-015-00
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