NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2539 Etna St Berkeley, CA 94704

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,872,416 - $2,151,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,570 Sq Ft
$777/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 06, 2024

Last sale price $2,050,000 $798 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,341/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Fireplace

About This Home

As of February 2024

It’s a Julia Morgan. Historic Berkeley brown shingle duplex in this highly desirable North Elmwood community. Two elegant 2 bedroom / 2 bath flats rich in style and character with many unspoiled original craftsman elements including natural unpainted wood trim, double hung windows, and refinished wood floors. Formal dining rooms. Tastefully remodeled kitchens and baths with quartz counters, new appliances, new lights, and waterproof flooring. Newer forced air furnaces, energy efficient lighting, new roof, clear pest. Large, detached garage with additional storage. A very unique and rare find,'' for an extended family" or as an investment opportunity. Live in one flat and rent the other. Located close to the many restaurants and shops of both Downtown Berkeley & the Elmwood District. Nearby UC Berkeley Campus. Hike in the hills on the weekend, enjoy sought-after schools, and easily zip to Hwy 24 during the workweek. Less than a mile from BART.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Glen Bell

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #00802040 Listed on: 01/02/2024

Co-Listed By

Norman Gee

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #01477552

Last Buyer's Agent

Anja Plowright

License #01351797

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,603

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Updated Kitchen
  • No Washer or Dryer Hookups

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2,570 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55185014

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,603

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1904
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPRUD 01
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Shattuck, Dwight, College, Parker, Etna
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: None
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Regular
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: No Hookups
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 55185014
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2024
Closed on
Jan 29, 2024
Sold by
Unrau Family Trust
Bought by
Mcguire Teresa Ann and Mcguire Michael Patrick
Seller's Agent
Glen Bell
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
Anja Plowright
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
14.21%
Views
3382
Current Estimated Value
$1,995,854

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$54,146
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.60%
Original Mortgage
$1,472,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,445,986
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$549,868

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1999
Sold by
Unrau Norman J
Bought by
Unrau Norman John and Unrau Cherene Anne
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Mcguire Teresa Ann $2,050,000 Chicago Title
Unrau Norman John -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcguire Teresa Ann $1,472,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,050,000 -- --
02/06/2024 02/06/24 Sold $2,050,000 +14.2% $798 / Sq Ft
01/19/2024 01/19/24 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2024 01/02/24 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $698 / 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 $8,603 $2,091,000 $627,300 $1,463,700
2024 $8,603 $125,841 $100,390 $25,451
2023 $7,570 $123,374 $98,422 $24,952
2022 $7,733 $120,954 $96,492 $24,462
2021 $7,682 $118,583 $94,600 $23,983
2020 $7,136 $117,367 $93,630 $23,737
2019 $6,669 $115,065 $91,794 $23,271
2018 $6,455 $112,810 $89,995 $22,815
2017 $6,204 $110,598 $88,230 $22,368
2016 $5,824 $108,429 $86,500 $21,929
2015 $5,691 $106,801 $85,201 $21,600
2014 $5,632 $104,709 $83,532 $21,177
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Glen Bell

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Glen Bell

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    (510) 333-4460

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Glen Bell
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Norman Gee

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

    (510) 552-0878

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Norman Gee
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  • Anja Plowright

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    24 in this area

    196 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41046574

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1850-014-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704 Elmwood

2539 Etna St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2539 Etna St, Berkeley, CA 94704 since 02 January 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,995,854, approximately $776 per square foot. This property was built in 1904. 2539 Etna St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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