$729,000
OPEN SAT 2PM - 4:30PM $16K PRICE DROP

2601 College Ave Unit 301 Berkeley, CA 94704

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,619/month

Total Views 5,212
2 Beds
2 Baths
861 Sq Ft
$847 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • View of Hills
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Intercom

About This Home

Bright & serene Top-Floor Condo in Berkeley’s Coveted Elmwood District. Welcome to this light-filled, top-floor gem tucked in the heart of Berkeley’s historic and tree-lined Elmwood neighborhood. Freshly updated with brand-new carpet and crisp, modern paint, this quiet retreat boasts an upgraded kitchen and two refreshed bathrooms—ready for you to move right in! Location is everything, and this one is unbeatable: just five blocks from the UC Berkeley campus and a short stroll to Elmwood’s charming shops, cafes, and restaurants. La Mediterranee, Baker's and Common for a nostalgic burger and soda fountain, or Donato & Co for Italian. Julia Morgan Theatre is a block away. Whether you’re heading to class, catching a show, or grabbing coffee, it's all within reach.Walk Score is 92. Perfect as a primary residence or an investment opportunity, this condo offers a rare combination of location, comfort, and value in one of Berkeley’s most beloved neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

Nora Wong

Re/max Accord License #02190101 Listed on: 06/21/2025

Re/max Accord

Open House Schedule

  • Saturday, August 09, 2025
    2:00 to 4:30 pm
    8/9/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:00
    8/9/2025 4:30:00 PM +00:00
    Move-In Ready! Bright and Light two-bedroom and two-bath condo, top floor, set in the back of the building. Located in Elmwood and walkable to UC Berkeley. Parents, young couples or investors, come check this one out. Light refreshments served.
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  • Sunday, August 10, 2025
    2:00 to 4:30 pm
    8/10/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:00
    8/10/2025 4:30:00 PM +00:00
    Move-In Ready! Bright and Light two-bedroom and two-bath condo, top floor, set in the back of the building. Located in Elmwood and walkable to UC Berkeley. Parents, young couples or investors, come check this one out. Light refreshments served.
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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,120

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

HOA Fees

  • $916 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Hills
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55184852

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common heating, common hot water, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, trash, water/sewer, ground maintenance
  • Association Phone (916) 877-7793
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Additional Features

  • Coin Laundry
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,120

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$916 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Elmwood
  • Directions: College to Parker
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Coin Operated
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Gated
  • Association Fee: 916
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NONE
  • Phone: 916-877-7793
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Heating, Common Hot Water, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Trash, Water/Sewer, Maintenance Grounds

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 55184852

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 $8,120 $531,130 $161,439 $376,691
2024 $8,120 $520,580 $158,274 $369,306
2023 $7,949 $517,238 $155,171 $362,067
2022 $7,807 $500,097 $152,129 $354,968
2021 $7,824 $490,158 $149,147 $348,011
2020 $7,421 $492,061 $147,618 $344,443
2019 $7,144 $482,416 $144,725 $337,691
2018 $7,025 $472,960 $141,888 $331,072
2017 $6,769 $463,688 $139,106 $324,582
2016 $6,557 $454,597 $136,379 $318,218
2015 $6,470 $447,770 $134,331 $313,439
2014 $6,515 $439,000 $131,700 $307,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Price Changed $729,000 -2.1% $847 / Sq Ft
06/21/2025 06/21/25 For Sale $745,000 -- $865 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $439,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $508,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Grant Deed $437,000 Old Republic Title Co Montcl
Grant Deed $187,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $396,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $381,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $75,683 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $327,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $149,600 No Value Available
Closed $65,550 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41102383

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 055-1848-052-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704 Elmwood

2601 College Ave Unit 301, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2601 College Ave Unit 301, Berkeley, CA 94704 and is currently priced at $729,000, approximately $846 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 2601 College Ave Unit 301 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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