2517 Cedar St Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley Hills NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,066/month
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
- No HOA
- 5-minute walk to Greenwood Commons
About This Home
TRANSPARENT PRICE. The best priced duplex in years! Only 6 duplexes sold in the neighborhood in the last 2 years. Average sale price is $2.376 million. The McGrath House – A Rare Opportunity in Iconic Normandy Village/North Campus/Berkeley Hills. The McGrath House is a Craftsman Duplex (FULLY VACANT) with excellent rental potential, perched in Berkeley’s coveted Normandy Village. This architectural gem offers sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Downtown Oakland, Berkeley Hills, and the UC Berkeley Campus. Just blocks from the Northside of Cal Campus, the Rose Garden, Chez Panisse, Cheese Board, Memorial Stadium, and the Gourmet Ghetto. This prime location puts the very best of Berkeley at your doorstep, providing sweeping views, excellent schools, and walkability, while keeping you out of the high fire zone. Live in one unit and rent the other, or bring your contractor and reimagine the McGrath House to it's original glory as a grand single-family residence. With its rich history, unbeatable location, and endless potential, this is a truly rare find in Berkeley's best neighborhood. Opportunity knocks.
Listing Agent
Abraham Butler-rotholz
Real Brokerage Technologies License #02222891 Listed on: 08/12/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,998
Year Built
- Built in 1935
Lot Details
- 2,720 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Sloped Up
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco
- Views of the Bay Bridge
- Hills
Home Design
- Duplex
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2,128 Sq Ft Home
- Fireplace
- Formal Entry
- Storage
- Washer
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- Floor Furnace
- Wall Furnace
- Gas Water Heater
- Internet Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- N. Campus Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $10,998 | $485,961 | $145,788 | $340,173 |
| 2024 | $10,998 | $476,435 | $142,930 | $333,505 |
| 2023 | $10,700 | $467,094 | $140,128 | $326,966 |
| 2022 | $10,912 | $457,937 | $137,381 | $320,556 |
| 2021 | $10,899 | $448,960 | $134,688 | $314,272 |
| 2020 | $10,262 | $444,356 | $133,307 | $311,049 |
| 2019 | $9,772 | $435,645 | $130,693 | $304,952 |
| 2018 | $9,541 | $427,104 | $128,131 | $298,973 |
| 2017 | $9,203 | $418,731 | $125,619 | $293,112 |
| 2016 | $8,801 | $410,523 | $123,157 | $287,366 |
| 2015 | $8,649 | $404,357 | $121,307 | $283,050 |
| 2014 | $8,609 | $396,437 | $118,931 | $277,506 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2025 09/23/25 | For Sale | $975,000 | 0.0% | $458 / Sq Ft |
| 09/18/2025 09/18/25 | Off Market | $975,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/11/2025 09/11/25 | Price Changed | $975,000 | -2.4% | $458 / Sq Ft |
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Price Changed | $999,000 | +25.7% | $469 / Sq Ft |
| 08/12/2025 08/12/25 | For Sale | $795,000 | -- | $374 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | Law Offices Of Charles Drexler | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $310,000 | Placer Title Company |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $248,000 | No Value Available |
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41107765
APN: 058-2246-014-00
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