$975,000
OPEN SUN 1:30PM - 3:30PM $180K PRICE INCREASE

2517 Cedar St Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated payment $6,086/month

Total Views 3,641
3 Beds
1 Bath
2,128 Sq Ft
$458 Price per Sq Ft

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 over two years! Only 6 duplexes sold in the neighborhood in the last 2 years. Average sale price is $2.376 million. Trustee sale, no court approval. The McGrath House – A Rare Opportunity in Iconic Normandy Village/North Campus/Berkeley Hills. Priced to Sell! 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. Only six Duplexes have sold in the neighborhood in the last 24 months. Opportunity knocks.

Listing Agent

Abraham Butler-rotholz

Real Brokerage Technologies License #02222891 Listed on: 08/12/2025

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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

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,998

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.06
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, San Francisco
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBORBT
  • Special Conditions: Successor Trustee Sale
  • Subdivision Name: N. CAMPUS
  • Directions: Shattuck to Cedar
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement?: Yes
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 2128
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Storage Area(s)

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Internet Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2720

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $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
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
Source: bridgeMLS

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
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $248,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41107765

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2246-014-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

2517 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2517 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94708 and is currently priced at $975,000, approximately $458 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 2517 Cedar St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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