NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2917 Otis St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,148,000 - $1,256,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,333 Sq Ft
$913/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 04, 2025

Last sale price $1,220,000 $915 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $7,480/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Ashby Station
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Grove Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

Opportunity knocks! This charming, fixer-upper in an ideal location with 3 off street parking spaces is a blank canvas with loads of potential to create your ideal space. This 3-bedroom 2 bath duplex offers endless possibilities for renovation, updating, and customization; allowing you to design a space that perfectly suits your needs and style. With two separate units, you have the flexibility to live in one unit while renting the other or transform both units into income-generating properties. Unit A features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room with fireplace, and kitchen. Unit B features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and large, eat-in kitchen. The large backyard offers the perfect outdoor space for gardening, relaxation, or entertaining. Conveniently located, with a Walk Score® of 90 and Bike Score® of 94, you are minutes from Berkeley BART, library, Thai Temple, shops, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, schools, parks, restaurants, and more. Open Sunday 5/12 from 2-4pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Thomas

License #01020141 Listed on: 11/15/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Liat Bostick

License #01327956

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,338

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 3,537 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 531598281

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,338

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Central Berkeley
  • Directions: ASHBY/OTIS
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Stacked Only, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3537
  • Parcel Number: 531598281

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2024
Closed on
Jan 29, 2025
Sold by
Zhang Shu
Bought by
Living Trust and Ding
Seller's Agent
Daniel Thomas
Buyer's Agent
Liat Bostick
List Price
$1,080,000
Sold Price
$1,220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$140,000
12.96%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$1,216,924

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,076
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2024
Closed on
Jun 7, 2024
Sold by
Xu Min
Bought by
Zhang Shu
Seller's Agent
Marni Fischer
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Thomas
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.13%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
91.41%
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2024
Closed on
Jun 6, 2024
Sold by
Ivy R Duncan 2023 Living Trust and Duncan Ivy R
Bought by
Zhang Shu
Seller's Agent
Marni Fischer
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Thomas
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.13%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2023
Sold by
2003 Gwendolyn Reed Family Trust and Duncan Ivy
Bought by
Duncan Ivy R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2023
Sold by
Duncan Ivy R
Bought by
Ivy R Duncan 2023 Living Trust and Duncan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2010
Sold by
Reed Gwendolyn and The 2003 Gwendolyn Reed Family
Bought by
Reed Gwendolyn and The 2003 Gwendolyn Reed Family

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2003
Sold by
Duncan Ivy R
Bought by
Duncan Ivy R and The 2003 Ivy R Duncan Family T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2003
Sold by
Reed Gwendolyn
Bought by
Reed Gwendolyn and The 2003 Gwendolyn Reed Family

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2001
Sold by
Reed Gwendolyn and Duncan Ivy R
Bought by
Reed Gwendolyn and Duncan Ivy R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1996
Sold by
Swan Almeta M
Bought by
Swan Almeta M and Almeta M Swan Trust
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
Living Trust $1,220,000 Chicago Title
Zhang Shu -- Chicago Title
Zhang Shu $800,000 Chicago Title
Duncan Ivy R -- None Listed On Document
Ivy R Duncan 2023 Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Ivy R Duncan 2023 Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Reed Gwendolyn -- None Available
Duncan Ivy -- None Available
Duncan Ivy R -- --
Reed Gwendolyn -- --
Reed Gwendolyn -- --
Swan Almeta M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zhang Shu $665,000
Previous Owner Reed Gwendolyn $100,000
Previous Owner Reed Gwendolyn $100,000
Previous Owner Reed Gwendolyn $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Sold $1,220,000 0.0% $915 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Sold $1,220,000 +52.5% $915 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $800,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $800,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,080,000 -- --
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2024 11/15/24 For Sale $1,080,000 0.0% $810 / Sq Ft
11/07/2024 11/07/24 For Sale $1,080,000 +35.0% $810 / Sq Ft
06/12/2024 06/12/24 Sold $800,000 0.0% $600 / Sq Ft
06/12/2024 06/12/24 Sold $800,000 +0.1% $600 / Sq Ft
05/09/2024 05/09/24 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2024 05/09/24 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2024 05/01/24 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $599 / Sq Ft
05/01/2024 05/01/24 For Sale $799,000 -- $599 / 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 $10,338 $816,000 $244,800 $571,200
2024 $10,338 $559,404 $175,585 $383,819
2023 $4,402 $541,435 $172,142 $376,293
2022 $3,434 $43,366 $30,035 $20,331
2021 $3,400 $42,378 $29,446 $19,932
2020 $3,132 $48,872 $29,144 $19,728
2019 $2,869 $47,913 $28,572 $19,341
2018 $2,774 $46,974 $28,012 $18,962
2017 $2,640 $46,053 $27,463 $18,590
2016 $2,452 $45,151 $26,925 $18,226
2015 $2,396 $44,472 $26,520 $17,952
2014 $2,330 $43,601 $26,001 $17,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Dan Thomas

    Day and Night Realty

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Daniel Thomas

    (510) 652-0700

    6 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Daniel Thomas
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Liat Bostick

    The GRUBB Company

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Marni Fischer

    District Homes

    (415) 722-0032

    3 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Marni Fischer
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41079040

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1598-028-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

2917 Otis St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2917 Otis St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 15 November 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,216,924, approximately $912 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 2917 Otis St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and John Muir Elementary School.

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