NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2603 Hillegass Ave Berkeley, CA 94704

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,125,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,738 Sq Ft
8,281 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold October 18, 2021

Last sale price $1,360,000 $783 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,368/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of October 2021

Welcome to the historic Marshall/Lindblom house built in 1898. This stunning intact Colonial Revival is a registered landmark and has abundant architectural features. The interior is stunning with dramatic wood paneling, a large formal living room, grand dining room with a fireplace, and an expansive primary bedroom with attached office, a spacious second bedroom, and beautiful hardwood floors with inlay throughout. Nestled between the University of California and the Elmwood neighborhood on a tree lined street, residents have easy access to downtown, Telegraph and College avenue shops, and Willard park. Whether you're a university employee, a couple, an investor looking for rental income, or just a lover of fine architecture, 2603 Hillegass provides the ideal blend of stately convenience and character. There are few properties in Berkeley with such grandeur, and this home must be seen in person to truly appreciate its place in history.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Micco

COMPASS License #01930373 Listed on: 08/24/2021

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

KATHERINE POLVOROSA

License #02021145

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Lot Details

  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by John Marshall
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55184452

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1901
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Turn right onto Derby St. Right onto Hillegass
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Conversion, Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Gas Range/Cooktop, Other, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: John Marshall
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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: 8240
  • Parcel Number: 55184452
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 2

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,360,000 -- --
10/18/2021 10/18/21 Sold $1,360,000 +24.2% $783 / Sq Ft
09/09/2021 09/09/21 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2021 08/24/21 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $630 / 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
2024 -- -- -- --
2022 $0 $0 $0 $0
2021 $0 $0 $0 $0
2020 $0 $0 $0 $0
2019 $0 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Megan Micco

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Megan Micco

    COMPASS

    (510) 708-9952

    3 in this area

    146 Total Sales

    Megan Micco
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  • KATHERINE POLVOROSA

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    KATHERINE POLVOROSA

    (415) 310-6166

    1 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    KATHERINE POLVOROSA
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40964428

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1844-053-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704 Elmwood

2603 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2603 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 since 24 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,125,000, approximately $647 per square foot. This property was built in 1898. 2603 Hillegass Ave 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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