$1,695,000
OPEN SAT 2PM - 5PM

Estimated payment $10,412/month

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,286 Sq Ft
$516 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Solar Power System
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Discover 2429-2431 McKinley Ave, a rare Central Berkeley property with nearly 3,300sf of living space across two homes. Set on a tree-lined street, the Spanish-style 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath main home and 1 bedroom, detached ADU inspire gatherings, indoor/outdoor living, calm, and flexibility. This location puts BART, buses and the very best of Berkeley within easy reach. With a 90 Walk Score and 94 Bike Score, this location is a dream for commuters and locals alike. In 2003, the owners re-imagined the 1925 bungalow, lifting the structure to build an entirely new ground floor complete with a new foundation, updated systems, arched doorways, efficient Andersen windows and soaring 9-foot ceilings. The result: 2619sf of space with the airy, elevated feel of a Mediterranean villa, modern comforts, and quality that endures. The home's artistry begins at the covered porch, where you're greeted by a magnificent front door, hand-crafted from reclaimed Oakland Acacia wood by renowned Zen woodworker Paul Discoe. A custom black iron railing lines the staircase, leading to a primary suite that spans the entire west side of the upper level. Afternoon light bathes this retreat overlooking a calming olive tree. Work in the bright office nook and enjoy an en-suite bath with a vintage clawfoot tub. Three more upstairs bedrooms share a refreshed hallway bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Downstairs, refinished Jatoba cherry wood floors glow under light pouring through arched windows. Flow from the great room to the dining room to the kitchen-an open-concept layout ideal for daily life and lively parties. Wood cabinetry, Saltillo tile floors, a granite island with bar sink, gas range, breakfast area, and sliding glass doors anchor this warm, refined space. A powder room is tucked discreetly nearby. Wander out to the bamboo-lined patio for coffee, work and relaxation. Beyond a redwood privacy fence, the permitted, 667sf ADU is ideal as a rental or communal or multi-generational living. An open floor plan, updated kitchen and bath, vaulted ceilings with skylights and serene garden setting make the ADU a true haven. Got stuff? You'll love the large storage shed with shelving. The community is tightknit, and you're close to a cross-town bike corridor, UC Berkeley, City College, Berkeley High and top-rated K-8 schools, Trader Joe's, Civic Center Park, farmers market, YMCA, places of worship, library, cafes, shops, restaurants and venues. Home Energy Score 4. Owned solar for both homes.

Listing Agent

Susan Wyshak

Compass License #02144226 Listed on: 07/24/2026

Compass

Co-Listing Agent

Amanda Brunato

Compass License #02021495

Open House Schedule

  • Saturday, July 25, 2026
    2:00 to 5:00 pm
    7/25/2026 2:00:00 PM +00:00
    7/25/2026 5:00:00 PM +00:00
  • Sunday, July 26, 2026
    2:00 to 5:00 pm
    7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM +00:00
    7/26/2026 5:00:00 PM +00:00

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,070 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,286 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Front Gate

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Additional Residence on Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

5,070 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Security Gate
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.12
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBCOMPP
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: No
  • Living Area: 3286
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Office
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Tub, Closet, Window
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Storage, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Parking Spaces
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Water District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5070

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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 $14,127 $642,299 $121,804 $527,495
2024 $14,127 $629,570 $119,416 $517,154
2023 $13,743 $624,091 $117,075 $507,016
2022 $13,117 $604,855 $114,779 $497,076
2021 $13,999 $592,861 $112,529 $487,332
2020 $11,285 $528,711 $111,375 $417,336
2019 $10,536 $518,347 $109,192 $409,155
2018 $10,296 $508,185 $107,051 $401,134
2017 $9,929 $498,223 $104,953 $393,270
2016 $9,452 $488,456 $102,895 $385,561
2015 $9,293 $481,120 $101,350 $379,770
2014 $9,106 $471,697 $99,365 $372,332
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/24/2026 07/24/26 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $516 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $259,000 Placer Title Company
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $494,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $525,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $532,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $495,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner -- Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $540,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $92,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $170,000 Credit Line Revolving
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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41142201

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1902-024-00

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