$1,165,000
SOLD MAY 6, 2026

2520 McGee Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,157 Sq Ft
3,655 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 6, 2026

$1,007 Per Sq Ft

37% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Becky Temko Tot Park

About This Home

As of May 2026

This 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

Laura Arechiga

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #01388149 Listed on: 04/09/2026

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

3,655 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.08
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Has Basement?: Yes
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1157
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Updated Kitchen
  • Stories: 2
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Window

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Workshop in Garage, Below Building Parking

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Basement
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3655

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
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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-52.86%
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Outstanding Balance
$364,662
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$691,840

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $795,962 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $365,000 New Conventional
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
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

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Laura Arechiga

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41130356

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1806-004-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

2520 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA

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