NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2240 Ward St Berkeley, CA 94705

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,659,000 - $2,115,640

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,710 Sq Ft
$716/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 18, 2021

Last sale price $1,950,000 $720 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,471/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Detached Garage
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2021

This distinguished triplex sits in sought-after Le Conte District nestled between Elmwood, South Berkeley, & Downtown Berkeley. Vacant 3 bed, 2 bath owner’s unit boasts high ceilings, multitude of windows, hardwood floors, fireplace, large eat-in kitchen, period charm & bright and airy space. The vacant oversized has a large living space, eat-in kitchen & an abundance of natural light. The occupied 2 bed, 1 bath upstairs features period charm, a multitude of windows & high ceilings. Possible 4th unit potential for the building but will need to check with city of Berkeley. Nestled between Elmwood, South Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley, 2240 Ward is embedded in neighborhood culture while situated in an outstanding locale; mile from Berkeley Bowl, less than 1 mile from the shops & restaurants on College Ave. (Elmwood), about 1 mile from Downtown Berkeley BART. Great opportunity for owner occupied or a pure investment!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Cassel

KW Advisors East Bay License #01475854 Listed on: 05/05/2021

KW Advisors East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Yingbin Wu

Real Estate Source, Inc. License #02097794

Real Estate Source, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,617

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 4,483 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Front Yard

Home Design

  • Triplex
  • Wood Siding

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • Fireplace
  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2,710 Sq Ft Building
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5417171

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,617

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1917
  • Property Sub Type: Triplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Directions: Telegraph to Ward
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Carpet, Wood, Other
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Tub w/Shower Over

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Front
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Side Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Other

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4483
  • Parcel Number: 5417171
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2021
Closed on
Jun 14, 2021
Sold by
Valiyee Mojtaba
Bought by
Lee Yang and Ng Yu Chun
Seller's Agent
Anthony Cassel
KW Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Yingbin Wu
Real Estate Source, Inc.
List Price
$1,698,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$252,000
14.84%
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$1,939,660

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,340
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,267,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,159,985
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$779,675
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lee Yang $1,950,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Yang $1,267,500
Previous Owner Valiyee Mojtaba $100,000
Previous Owner Valiyee Mojtaba $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,950,000 -- --
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Sold $1,950,000 +14.8% $720 / Sq Ft
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2021 05/05/21 For Sale $1,698,000 -- $627 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa 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
2024 $31,617 $2,069,340 $620,802 $1,448,538
2023 $30,821 $2,028,780 $608,634 $1,420,146
2022 $31,605 $1,989,000 $596,700 $1,392,300
2021 $6,976 $87,882 $58,663 $29,219
2020 $6,430 $86,982 $58,062 $28,920
2019 $5,957 $85,276 $56,923 $28,353
2018 $5,762 $83,604 $55,807 $27,797
2017 $5,527 $81,965 $54,713 $27,252
2016 $5,155 $80,357 $53,640 $26,717
2015 $5,030 $79,151 $52,835 $26,316
2014 $5,129 $77,601 $51,800 $25,801
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anthony Cassel

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Anthony Cassel

    KW Advisors East Bay

    (415) 310-0066

    3 in this area

    107 Total Sales

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  • Yingbin Wu

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Yingbin Wu

    Real Estate Source, Inc.

    (415) 882-6966

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40947792

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 054-1717-001-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 South Berkeley

2240 Ward St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2240 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 05 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,939,660, approximately $715 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 2240 Ward St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, Malcolm X Elementary School, and John Muir Elementary School.

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