2244 Mckinley Ave Berkeley, CA 94703
Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,056
Sq Ft
3,049
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of June 2025A wonderfully artful home on a tree-lined street in Central Berkeley! Significantly upgraded and updated, deceptively spacious, with a keen focus on quality and sustainability. Beautiful oak floors, wood framed dual-paned windows, custom maple cabinetry and live edge slab kitchen island, exposed fir beams, walnut built-ins, sculptural staircase railing made of tree branches, skylight in upper level family room, recessed lighting, two renovated bathrooms, four bedrooms, open floor plan in living/dining/kitchen. Owned solar, electric heat pump water heater, central heat, copper plumbing, 200 amp electric service, no active knob and tube. Retrofitted foundation, BESO and sewer lateral compliant. Half a mile to Downtown Berkeley BART and downtown shops, restaurants and amenities. Half mile to Ohlone park and dog park. Close to North Berkeley’s gourmet corridor. Walkscore 93 and Bikescore 99! Easy commute location for the work week and excellent weekend location for farmers market, swimming pools, parks, restaurants, theater & music venues and the many things that make Berkeley a fantastic place to live.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate License #01762935 Listed on: 05/21/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Megan Micco
COMPASS License #01930373
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$24,073
Year Built
1924
Lot Details
0
Parking
1
Listing Details
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Co List Office Mls Id: OBORBT 3
- Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
- Directions: Corner of Bancroft Way and Mckinley
- Special Features: VirtualTour
- Year Built: 1924
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Fireplace Features: None
- Total Bedrooms: 7
- Stories: 2
Exterior Features
- Construction Type: Wood Siding
- Property Condition: Existing
- Roof: Shingle, Composition
Garage/Parking
- Covered Parking Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Off Street
Utilities
- Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
- Cooling: No Air Conditioning
- Heating Yn: Yes
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Name: Bridge AOR
Schools
- Junior High Dist: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Lot Info
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 3000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 28, 2021
Sold by
Melly David R and Etelson Erica
Bought by
Berkwood Hedge School
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,082,346
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$414,239
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 6, 2009
Sold by
Melly David R and Etelson Erica
Bought by
Melly David R and Etelson Erica
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 2004
Sold by
Knapp Timberlake Alan and Knapp Timberlake Liza
Bought by
Melly David
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 13, 2001
Sold by
Melly David R and Etelson Erica
Bought by
Melly David R and Etelson Erica K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,500
Interest Rate
6.57%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 17, 2000
Sold by
Berkwood Hedge School
Bought by
Melly David R and Etelson Erica
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,000
Interest Rate
8.16%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 19, 1997
Sold by
Ryan Michael J and Ryan Veronique A
Bought by
Berkwood Hedge School
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
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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 | $1,600,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $650,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $503,000 | New Century Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $230,000 | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,200,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $147,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $375,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $300,700 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $302,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $303,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $184,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2025 06/25/25 | Sold | $1,600,000 | +23.6% | $778 / Sq Ft |
| 06/05/2025 06/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/21/2025 05/21/25 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | -- | $630 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,073 | $1,697,920 | $509,376 | $1,188,544 |
| 2023 | $23,552 | $1,664,640 | $499,392 | $1,165,248 |
| 2022 | $23,146 | $1,632,000 | $489,600 | $1,142,400 |
| 2021 | $12,086 | $707,194 | $214,258 | $499,936 |
| 2020 | $11,449 | $706,875 | $212,062 | $494,813 |
| 2019 | $11,002 | $693,017 | $207,905 | $485,112 |
| 2018 | $10,803 | $679,431 | $203,829 | $475,602 |
| 2017 | $10,435 | $666,111 | $199,833 | $466,278 |
| 2016 | $10,082 | $653,054 | $195,916 | $457,138 |
| 2015 | $9,938 | $643,245 | $192,973 | $450,272 |
| 2014 | $9,854 | $630,645 | $189,193 | $441,452 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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J
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Megan Micco
COMPASS
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41098442
APN: 057-2014-026-00
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