NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2540 California St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $954,000 - $1,132,467

2 Beds
1 Bath
938 Sq Ft
$1,092/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 26, 2024

Last sale price $950,000 $1,013 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,706 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Converted Garage
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of January 2024

California, a state, a street, a frame of mind. Welcome home to this lovely 1923 Berkeley bungalow. This property has unadulterated charm & original features in this town’s most central location. This 2 bedroom*, 1 bath home has classic hardwood floors, period-era built-in cabinets, French doors, & a huge closet that housed the original Murphy bed. The property has a brand new roof-August 2020, fresh paint in and out, & is ready for you. California Street is a “bicycle boulevard” & this location allows for ambulating of many forms, to enjoy great neighborhood features such as: Mojo’s and Homemade Cafe, Breads of India, both Berkeley Bowl locations, Downtown Berkeley, the waterfront, University,&. The deck in a secret garden gives you a private sanctuary for entertaining, a victory garden, and peaceful contemplation as you are so inspired. *The square footage and/or bedroom and bath count published in the MLS may differ from public record.Calistreetbungalow.com

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Marcus

Redfin License #01967832 Listed on: 12/06/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

KIM COLE

Compass License #01970964

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 2,520 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Converted Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5418002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

2,520 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: MLK to Dwight Way to California
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Detached, Off Street, Side Yard Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2520
  • Parcel Number: 5418002
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2023
Closed on
Jan 12, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sarah Marcus
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
KIM COLE
Compass
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
11.9%
Views
129
Current Estimated Value
$1,024,617

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,617
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.06%
Original Mortgage
$66,700
Interest Rate
0.0695%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2020
Closed on
Oct 7, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jose Fernandez
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
KATHERINE POLVOROSA
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$121,000
15.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.33%
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
0.0647%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
0.0647%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$950,000 Old Republic Title Company
$910,000 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
$480,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $66,700
Open $835,800
Previous Owner $127,000
Previous Owner $728,000
Previous Owner $380,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $910,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $950,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $910,000 -- --
01/26/2024 01/26/24 Sold $950,000 +11.9% $1,013 / Sq Ft
12/23/2023 12/23/23 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2023 12/06/23 For Sale $849,000 -6.7% $905 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Sold $910,000 +15.3% $970 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/22/2020 09/22/20 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2020 09/10/20 For Sale $789,000 -- $841 / 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 $13,472 $962,000 $290,700 $678,300
2024 $13,472 $965,691 $289,707 $675,984
2023 $13,210 $946,763 $284,029 $662,734
2022 $13,016 $928,200 $278,460 $649,740
2021 $13,073 $910,000 $273,000 $637,000
2020 $8,311 $565,170 $169,551 $395,619
2019 $8,020 $554,091 $166,227 $387,864
2018 $7,890 $543,230 $162,969 $380,261
2017 $7,606 $532,578 $159,773 $372,805
2016 $7,382 $522,138 $156,641 $365,497
2015 $7,287 $514,300 $154,290 $360,010
2014 $7,244 $504,230 $151,269 $352,961
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Sarah Marcus

    Redfin

    (510) 339-3840

    2 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Sarah Marcus
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  • KIM COLE

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    KIM COLE

    Compass

    (510) 967-9181

    2 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    KIM COLE
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  • Jose Fernandez

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jose Fernandez

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 882-3558

    5 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Jose Fernandez
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  • Stacey Merryman

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Stacey Merryman

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 919-9306

    3 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Stacey Merryman
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  • KATHERINE POLVOROSA

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    KATHERINE POLVOROSA

    (510) 736-1245

    4 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    KATHERINE POLVOROSA
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41045560

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1800-002-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

2540 California St, Berkeley, CA

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