2930 California St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley Neighborhood
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,946
Sq Ft
2,480
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- View of Hills
- Edwardian Architecture
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Recreation Room
- Bamboo Flooring
About This Home
As of October 2024Tucked behind landscaping and a wraparound fence, 2930 California Street gives privacy and polish. Originally built early in the last century, the charm of this home was kept intact when enhanced with all the modern updates and conveniences you could want. Enter through the covered, glassed-in front porch to the open-style flow of the living and dining rooms (each with their own coved ceiling). The updated chef's kitchen has a sunny garden window box for herbs, a large island and multiple prep areas. Your friends will love hanging out at the bar seats, while you take care of business on the gas stove. The main level provides two bedrooms and a classic tiled bath with clawfoot tub and shower. Upstairs is a primary bedroom retreat that spreads across the length of the home. Down on the lower level is a family/media room, two more bedrooms, a full bath with tiled tub, massive laundry/workroom, and more storage. The separation of space in this home is exceptional and works so well. Only 5 blocks from the Ashby BART station, and 6 from the Berkeley Bowl, you're also near central and downtown Berkeley with plenty of nightlife options. The location is convenient to anywhere in the East and West Bay!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kw Advisors East Bay License #01829387 Listed on: 09/11/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
Xiaolin Sun
License #01966998
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,003
Year Built
- Built in 1914
Lot Details
- 2,480 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Edwardian Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Skylights
- Family Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Views of Hills
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Bamboo
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Berkeley Subdivision, Berkeley Gem Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5316103
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 11, 2024
Closed on
Oct 10, 2024
Sold by
Howerton-Doyno Family Trust and Howerton Michael C
Bought by
Xiang And Shi Family Trust and Xiang
Seller's Agent
Robin Donovan
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Xiaolin Sun
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$215,000
19.63%
Views
51
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.10%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 19, 2022
Sold by
Clayton Howerton Michael and Harvey Mary
Bought by
Howerton-Doyno Family Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 12, 2016
Sold by
Rojas Awilda and Logan Glenn D
Bought by
Howerton Michael Clayton and Doyno Mary Harvey
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,500
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,310,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $900,000 | First American Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $625,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $94,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $625,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $46,760 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $170,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $305,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $217,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2025 07/18/25 | Price Changed | $3,600 | 0.0% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 07/18/2025 07/18/25 | For Rent | $3,600 | -27.9% | -- |
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | Off Market | $4,995 | -- | -- |
| 05/12/2025 05/12/25 | Off Market | $4,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/10/2025 02/10/25 | Off Market | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/06/2025 02/06/25 | For Rent | $4,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,310,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $4,995 | -- | -- |
| 01/20/2025 01/20/25 | For Rent | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/20/2025 01/20/25 | Price Changed | $4,000 | -11.1% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 01/06/2025 01/06/25 | For Rent | $4,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 10/21/2024 10/21/24 | Sold | $1,310,000 | +19.6% | $673 / Sq Ft |
| 10/05/2024 10/05/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/11/2024 09/11/24 | For Sale | $1,095,000 | 0.0% | $563 / Sq Ft |
| 08/31/2020 08/31/20 | Rented | $4,995 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/02/2020 08/02/20 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/29/2020 06/29/20 | For Rent | $4,995 | -- | -- |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $16,003 | $1,037,503 | $313,351 | $731,152 |
| 2023 | $15,616 | $1,024,028 | $307,208 | $716,820 |
| 2022 | $15,288 | $996,950 | $301,185 | $702,765 |
| 2021 | $15,335 | $977,266 | $295,280 | $688,986 |
| 2020 | $14,566 | $974,177 | $292,253 | $681,924 |
| 2019 | $14,047 | $955,080 | $286,524 | $668,556 |
| 2018 | $13,815 | $936,360 | $280,908 | $655,452 |
| 2017 | $13,347 | $918,000 | $275,400 | $642,600 |
| 2016 | $2,635 | $44,988 | $28,068 | $16,920 |
| 2015 | $3,200 | $44,313 | $27,647 | $16,666 |
| 2014 | $3,111 | $43,445 | $27,105 | $16,340 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Robin Donovan
Seller's Agent in 2024
Robin Donovan
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 459-4468
2 in this area
63 Total Sales
-
X
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Xiaolin Sun
-
O
Buyer's Agent in 2020
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OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41072800
APN: 053-1610-003-00
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