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2159 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA 94705

  • $1,781,000

    Last sold 04/25/2022 for $1.87M

  • 2

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,082

    Sqft ($1,733/Sqft)

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About 2159 Emerson St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1925
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 2,880 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
This superb, turnkey two+ bedroom, two bath Berkeley home with a gleaming in-law and a separate entrance has plenty of room for everyone. All the charm of a classic Lower Elmwood craftsman with all the modern upgrades including a recently renovated eat-in kitchen, abundant natural light, hardwood floors throughout, and copious built-ins. Approved architectural plans to connect the in-law to the main home convey with the home. Enjoy the south facing garden refuge with mature fruit trees and glorious fire pit from the new custom Batu wood deck with stainless steel cable rails, all tailor made for entertaining. Fully equipped with solar panels, EV charger, and an automatic garage door opener. A stone’s throw from UC Berkeley, Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, Ashby BART, numerous city parks, and all the restaurants, bars, and shopping Telegraph and Shattuck Avenues have to offer. Near major freeways and all forms of transit. Open Sat/Sun 1 to 4pm
Listed by
Listing Agent - Tia Hunnicutt
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40982995 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 2 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Other
Heating Forced Air, Other
Levels/Style Multi/Split, Bungalow, Craftsman
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 1082
Lot Size (SqFt) 2880
Lot Size (Acres) 0.07
Year Built 1925
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
# Bedrooms 2
Total # of Rooms 5
Laundry Other
Kitchen Other
Flooring Other
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Other
Exterior
Roof Other
Construction Other
# Garage Spaces 1
Parking Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Lot Description Level
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned, Other Solar
Water Source Public
Other Equipment Other
Pool None
Location
County Alameda
Subdivision Lower Elmwood
Directions Ashby To Wheeler To Emerson
APN 5315877
$1.78M
Range: $1.53M-$2.03M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $6,526/month
Gross rent multiplier: 17.8
  • Apr 2022
    mls logo MLS # 40982995
  • Apr 25, 2022 Sold
    $1,875,000
  • Apr 25, 2022 Sold
    $1,875,000 (+34.4%)
  • Mar 25, 2022 Pending
  • Mar 25, 2022 Pending
  • Mar 7, 2022 Listed
    $1,395,000
  • Mar 7, 2022 Listed
    $1,395,000 (+16.3%)
  • Nov 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40883105
  • Nov 1, 2019 Sold
    $1,200,000 (+26.4%)
  • Oct 4, 2019 Pending
  • Sep 20, 2019 Listed
    $949,000 (+65.0%)
  • Apr 2012
    mls logo MLS # 40568412
  • Apr 4, 2012 Sold
    $575,000
  • Apr 3, 2012 Listed
    $575,000 (-9.2%)
  • Jul 2006
    mls logo MLS # 40177826
  • Jul 26, 2006 Sold
    $633,000 (+0.6%)
  • Jun 15, 2006 Listed
    $629,000 (+23.3%)
  • Nov 2002
    mls logo MLS # 22034661
  • Nov 27, 2002 Sold
    $510,000 (+3.0%)
  • Oct 23, 2002 Listed
    $495,000 (+182.9%)
  • Apr 1997
    mls logo MLS # 27115119
  • Apr 1, 1997 Sold
    $175,000
  • Feb 18, 1997 Listed
    $175,000
  • 2159 Emerson St
    $1.87M
  • South Berkeley
    $961K +7% y/y
  • 94705
    $1.99M +5% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M -8% y/y
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7/10
Malcolm X Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
7/10
Emerson Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
7/10
John Muir Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
8/10
Willard Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Berkeley Unified School District
8/10
Berkeley High School
public Grades 9-12
Berkeley Unified School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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