NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2961 California St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,027,000 - $1,422,851

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,518 Sq Ft
$792/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 29, 2025

Last sale price $1,150,000 $758 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,635 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Prince Street Mini Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Where does California Chill Meet Berkeley Bliss? Right here on California Street! This charming South Berkeley Craftsman welcomes you with 4 bedrooms, classic built-in wood cabinetry, clawfoot bathtub, a spacious kitchen, and your own personal spa set up, including a private deck, hot tub, and sauna. Stay for the peace of mind that comes with a recently replaced roof, seismic retrofit, lots of electrical updates, updated copper plumbing, and owned solar panels. The sauna currently occupies the detached garage—easily relocatable if you prefer parking space. Location-wise, you’re just 2 blocks from the award-winning Malcolm X Elementary*, with Berkeley Bowl, BART, freeways, UC campus, and downtown shops all within easy reach. (Buyer to verify school district/availability.) You don’t get more East Bay accessibility than a 96 bike score and 89 walk score from walkscore.com®. So Don’t Leave Your Stress at Home. Come Home to Relieve Your Stress!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Seth Franklin

Red Oak Realty License #01947142 Listed on: 08/20/2025

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Adam Hume

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01749274

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 3,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 53160822

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

3,400 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: South Berkeley
  • Directions: California St & Ashby
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Other
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other, See Remarks
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Den, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level, Other, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3400
  • Parcel Number: 53160822

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2025
Closed on
Sep 23, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Seth Franklin
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Adam Hume
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$251,000
27.92%
Views
74
Current Estimated Value
$1,201,713

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,713
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$690,000
Interest Rate
0.0586%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2005
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
$492,000
Interest Rate
0.055%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2003
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
$350,550
Interest Rate
0.0625%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,150,000 Chicago Title
-- None Available
$615,000 Old Republic Title Company
$369,000 Placer Title Company
$30,000 Northwestern Title Co
$10,000 Northwestern Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $690,000
Previous Owner $480,000
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $86,000
Previous Owner $492,000
Previous Owner $140,000
Previous Owner $42,000
Previous Owner $332,000
Previous Owner $41,500
Previous Owner $350,550
Previous Owner $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Sold $1,150,000 +27.9% $758 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2025 08/20/25 For Sale $899,000 -- $592 / 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 $13,045 $850,174 $257,152 $600,022
2024 $13,045 $833,372 $252,111 $588,261
2023 $12,774 $823,896 $247,169 $576,727
2022 $12,545 $800,747 $242,324 $565,423
2021 $12,574 $784,910 $237,573 $554,337
2020 $11,898 $783,792 $235,137 $548,655
2019 $11,429 $768,430 $230,529 $537,901
2018 $11,237 $753,368 $226,010 $527,358
2017 $10,841 $738,601 $221,580 $517,021
2016 $10,494 $724,124 $217,237 $506,887
2015 $10,354 $713,251 $213,975 $499,276
2014 $9,979 $675,000 $202,500 $472,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Seth Franklin

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Seth Franklin

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 847-5673

    2 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Seth Franklin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Adam Hume

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 968-9983

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Adam Hume
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41108845

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1608-022-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

2961 California St, Berkeley, CA

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