Eileen Townsend
Compass
(628) 250-3928
71 Total Sales
10 in South Berkeley
$850K - $1.7M Price Range
2520 McGee Ave Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $799,000 - $1,196,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,157
Sq Ft
$914/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Updated Kitchen
- Window or Skylight in Bathroom
- Washington Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 2-minute walk to Becky Temko Tot Park
About This Home
As of May 2026This colorful Central Berkeley bungalow is a true gardener's paradise, situated on a bright corner lot flooded with natural light. The home has two bedrooms and an updated bathroom that maintain their original craftsman charm, featuring built-ins, classic double-hung windows and warm oak flooring throughout. An inviting eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet storage and seamless access to a side deck, perfect for soaking in the sunshine with your morning coffee. Outside, the property is carefully curated to bloom across every season; meander through a lush landscape of fragrant wisteria, magnolias, ornamental roses, and a variety of fruit trees. Complete with a one-car garage and an ample basement workshop, there is plenty of space for your creativity to flourish! Solar and dual pane windows - BESO Score - 6
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01388149 Listed on: 04/09/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 3,655 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Garden
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- Workshop in Garage
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,157 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
- Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Window or Skylight in Bathroom
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Laundry in Basement
- Crawl Space
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Central Berkeley Subdivision
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 9, 2026
Closed on
Apr 29, 2026
Sold by
Thomas Cardwell and James Trimbur Thomas
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Laura Arechiga
The Grubb Co. Inc.
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$1,165,000
Premium/Discount to List
$316,000
37.22%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$111,933
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-25.48%
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Outstanding Balance
$364,323
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$692,941
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 12, 1999
Sold by
Trimbur Thomas J
Bought by
Trimbur Thomas James
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $795,962 | Chicago Title | ||
| Trimbur Thomas James | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $365,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 05/06/26 | Sold | $1,165,000 | +37.2% | $1,007 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2026 04/21/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/09/2026 04/09/26 | For Sale | $849,000 | -- | $734 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,591 | $285,188 | $87,656 | $204,532 |
| 2025 | $7,591 | $279,460 | $85,938 | $200,522 |
| 2024 | $6,608 | $273,844 | $84,253 | $196,591 |
| 2023 | $6,387 | $275,337 | $82,601 | $192,736 |
| 2022 | $6,204 | $262,940 | $80,982 | $188,958 |
| 2021 | $6,031 | $257,647 | $79,394 | $185,253 |
| 2020 | $5,616 | $261,934 | $78,580 | $183,354 |
| 2019 | $5,289 | $256,798 | $77,039 | $179,759 |
| 2018 | $5,169 | $251,763 | $75,529 | $176,234 |
| 2017 | $4,961 | $246,827 | $74,048 | $172,779 |
| 2016 | $4,722 | $241,988 | $72,596 | $169,392 |
| 2015 | $4,644 | $238,354 | $71,506 | $166,848 |
| 2014 | $4,577 | $233,685 | $70,105 | $163,580 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Laura Arechiga
Seller's Agent in 2026
Laura Arechiga
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(510) 486-1495
5 in this area
85 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41130356
APN: 054-1806-004-00
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