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2133 5 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705

  • $828,000

    Last sold 05/20/2021 for $985K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,018

    Sqft ($968/Sqft)

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About 2133 5 Derby St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1941
HOA fee $120/month
Lot size 5,320 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Charming light filled cottage in one of Berkeley’s most centrally located neighborhoods. Just blocks to UC Berkeley, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, Willard Park, BART and the Elmwood shops! This unique freestanding home boasts 1018 sq ft, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath which is tucked away behind a private gate surrounded by a beautiful garden that offers tranquility amidst a vibrant urban setting. Additional features include hardwood floors, lite & bright bedrooms, updated eat in kitchen, separate family room with high ceilings and a skylight. The bedrooms have walk-in closets that create ample storage along with the attic, updated fixtures and finishes, and a stackable washer/dryer. The private deck feels like an extension of the living space and is a favorite spot for meals and entertaining. The shared front garden is part of a 2-unit HOA. With its own private gate and access, this home offers complete privacy.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jennifer Bauer
Listing Office - The GRUBB Company
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40944895 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 10 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Wall Furnace
Levels/Style One Story, 1, Cottage
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 1018
Lot Size (SqFt) 5320
Lot Size (Acres) 0.12
Year Built 1941
HOA Name CALL LISTING AGENT
HOA Phone 111-111-1111
HOA Fee Monthly, 120
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 1
# Full Baths 1
# Bedrooms 2
Total # of Rooms 4
Laundry Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace None
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Wood Siding
Parking Off Street, Parking Spaces, Parking Lot
Lot Description Level, Landscape Front
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity No Solar, 220 Volts In Kitchen
Pool None
HOA Fee Includes Hazard Insurance, Trash, Maintenance Grounds
HOA Amenities Other
Location
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County Alameda
Subdivision Elmwood
Directions Shattuck To Derby
APN 551826033
$828K
Range: $761K-$894K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $5,743/month
Gross rent multiplier: 11.5
  • May 2021
    mls logo MLS # 40944895
  • May 20, 2021 Sold
    $985,000
  • May 20, 2021 Sold
    $985,000 (+23.9%)
  • Apr 22, 2021 Pending
  • Apr 22, 2021 Pending
  • Apr 9, 2021 Listed
    $795,000
  • Apr 9, 2021 Listed
    $795,000 (-99.9%)
  • Sep 2016
    mls logo MLS # 40749318
  • Sep 1, 2016 Sold
    $740,000,000 (+119447.7%)
  • Aug 3, 2016 Pending Show For Backups
  • Jul 15, 2016 Listed
    $619,000 (+14.6%)
  • Dec 2013
    mls logo MLS # 40634871
  • Dec 4, 2013 Sold
    $540,000 (+20.3%)
  • Oct 26, 2013 Pending
  • Oct 11, 2013 Listed
    $448,800
  • 2133 5 Derby St
    $985K
  • South Berkeley
    $961K +7% y/y
  • 94705
    $1.99M +5% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M -8% y/y
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