NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2500 Prince St Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,753,550 - $1,868,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,536 Sq Ft
$1,185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 16, 2020

Last sale price $1,500,000 $977 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,473/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 1-minute walk to Bateman Mall Park

About This Home

As of April 2020

Located in the highly sought after neighborhood of Elmwood this timeless 3BR, 2BA Craftsman home features wonderful period details yet has been completely renovated with modern touches. The living room graced with classic craftsman woodwork, wood wainscoting, a lovely mantle above the gas insert fireplace and built-in bookcases. Dining room with built ins and storage along the bottom of the windows. The house features beautiful hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light. The main floor flows beautifully with the completely renovated kitchen along with two bedrooms and a full bath adjacent to the bedrooms. The updated kitchen is beautiful and light with cheerful tile and sunny skylights. Open the floor -to -ceiling glass Dutch doors onto the deck. Upstairs you will find the private master with ensuite bathroom. Enjoy both Elmwood & Rockridge, walk to some of East Bay’s best bars & restaurants, shopping, wine & coffee shops & short distance from both Ashby & Rockridge BART.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenny Wang

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01241501 Listed on: 03/04/2020

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Cassel

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01475854

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 2,340 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52155932

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Elmwood
  • Directions: Alcatraz to Regent to Prince
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: ALARM ON. Sewer compliant. Email Jenny for disclosures. Sq. ft. of home and lot size not verified or guaranteed by Sellers or Listing Agent. www.2500Prince.com
  • remarks22: JENNY WANG - Cell: 510-289-1022 - Located in the highly sought after neighborhood of Elmwood this timeless 3BR, 2BA Craftsman home features wonderful period details yet has been completely renovated with modern touches.The living room graced with classic craftsman woodwork, wood wainscoting, a lovely mantle above the gas insert fireplace and built-in bookcases. Dining room with built ins and storage along the bottom of the windows. The house features beautiful hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light.The main floor flows beautifully with the completely renovated kitchen along with two bedrooms and a full bath adjacent to the bedrooms. The updated kitchen is beautiful and light with cheerful tile and sunny skylights. Open the floor -to -ceiling glass Dutch doors onto the deck. Upstairs you will find the private master with ensuite bathroom.Enjoy both Elmwood & Rockridge, walk to some of East Bay’s best bars & restaurants, shopping, wine & coffee shops & short distance from both Ashby & Rockridge BART.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2340
  • Parcel Number: 52155932

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2020
Closed on
Apr 8, 2020
Sold by
Howard Steven
Bought by
Hershorn Preston
Seller's Agent
Jenny Wang
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Cassel
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
15.83%
Current Estimated Value
$1,820,388

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$320,388
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,049,568
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$770,820

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2015
Sold by
Dennis Scott S and Dennis Van Dijl
Bought by
Howard Steven

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1998
Sold by
Sedestrom Kirsten and Noonan Kelly
Bought by
Dennis Scott S and Vandijl Saskia C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1994
Sold by
White Marjorie E and Elder Marjorie S
Bought by
Noonan Kelly and Sedestrom Kirsten

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
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
Hershorn Preston $1,500,000 First American Title Company
Howard Steven $1,100,000 Chicago Title Company
Dennis Scott S $290,000 Chicago Title Co
Noonan Kelly $180,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hershorn Preston $1,200,000
Previous Owner Dennis Scott S $232,000
Previous Owner Noonan Kelly $171,000
Closed Dennis Scott S $29,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
04/16/2020 04/16/20 Sold $1,500,000 +15.8% $977 / Sq Ft
03/18/2020 03/18/20 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2020 03/04/20 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $843 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $23,222 $1,633,444 $492,133 $1,148,311
2024 $23,222 $1,601,284 $482,485 $1,125,799
2023 $22,709 $1,576,754 $473,026 $1,103,728
2022 $22,301 $1,538,840 $463,752 $1,082,088
2021 $22,394 $1,508,540 $454,662 $1,060,878
2020 $17,925 $1,208,811 $362,643 $846,168
2019 $17,208 $1,185,117 $355,535 $829,582
2018 $16,928 $1,161,885 $348,565 $813,320
2017 $16,364 $1,139,104 $341,731 $797,373
2016 $15,897 $1,116,774 $335,032 $781,742
2015 $6,960 $378,139 $113,481 $264,658
2014 $7,309 $370,732 $111,258 $259,474
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jenny Wang

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jenny Wang

    Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

    (510) 289-1022

    9 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Jenny Wang
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  • Anthony Cassel

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Anthony Cassel

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (415) 310-0066

    107 Total Sales

    Anthony Cassel
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40897689

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1559-032-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2500 Prince St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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