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2705 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703

$978,000

Last sold 07/15/2021 for $925K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 877

    Sqft ($1,055/Sqft)

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About 2705 California St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1926
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1,888 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Sweet, Sunny Starter on California St. Compact bungalow, big on charm: vintage, artisan-tile gas-burning fireplace, hardwoods, picture moldings, french doors, formal dining. EZ indoor/outdoor flow from kitchen w/walk-in pantry/nook to sun-splashed patio. Updated electrical main, dual pane windows throughout, tankless water heater, seismic retrofit, cheerful exterior paint, 10/2015 roof w/warranty, sewer compliant, Rinnai direct vent furnace. Fully fenced, EZ maint. rear yard w/lush container garden, bamboo, fruit trees, plumbed gas line and grill included. Perfect to cook, relax, entertain. Central to Berkeley Bowl, BART, Tool Library, UC, downtown museums, theaters and a plethora of shops & cafes. Don't miss!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ruth Goldstone
Listing Office - RED OAK REALTY
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40950597 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Gas, Wall Furnace, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s)
Levels/Style Bungalow, One Story
Status Sold
SqFt 877
Virtual Tour N/A
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
MLS # 40950597
Lot Size (Acres) 0.04
City Transfer Tax Yes
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1926
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 1
Total # of Bedrooms 2
Kitchen Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Other
Total # of Rooms 5
Add'l Room(s) Formal Dining Room
Flooring Hardwood Floors, Linoleum
Fireplaces 1, Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Wood Siding
Roof Composition Shingles
Parking On Street
Exterior Features Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard
Lot Description Level, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Front, Partial Fence
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public
Green Features: Solar None
Additional Equipment Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Tankless Water Heater, Smoke Detector
Laundry In Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Pool None
Location
Area Berkeley Map Area 8
County Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison BERKELEY BOWL
Directions Dwight Or Ashby To California St
APN 54-1731-22-2
$978K
Range: $733K-$1.22M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $2,420/month
Gross rent multiplier: 31.9
  • Jul 2021
    mls logo MLS # 40950597
  • Jul 16, 2021 Sold
    $925,000
  • Jul 15, 2021 Sold
    $925,000 (+19.4%)
  • Jun 4, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Jun 4, 2021 Pending
    —
  • May 19, 2021 Listed
    $775,000
  • May 19, 2021 Listed
    $775,000 (+76.1%)
  • Jul 2021
    Public Records
  • Jul 15, 2021 Sold
    $925,000
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40614288
  • Jun 28, 2019 Sold
    $440,000
  • Jul 31, 2013 Sold
    $440,000
  • Jun 18, 2013 Pending
    —
  • Jun 6, 2013 Price Change
    $435,000 (+11.8%)
  • May 18, 2013 Listed
    $389,000 (-10.6%)
  • May 10, 2013 Listed
    $435,000 (+11.8%)
  • May 10, 2013 Listed
    $389,000 (+3.7%)
  • Jul 2013
    Public Records
  • Jul 29, 2013 Sold
    $440,000 (+1.1%)
  • Jul 2009
    mls logo MLS # 40393163
  • Jul 25, 2009 Expired
    —
  • Feb 2, 2009 Listed
    $375,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $13,986 +2.3%
    $962,370 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $13,671 -1.7%
    $943,500
  • 2022
    $13,901 +66.8%
    $943,500 +89.35%
  • 2021
    $8,332 +5.0%
    $498,290
  • 2020
    $7,934 +3.5%
    $498,290 +1.04%
  • 2019
    $7,662 +1.8%
    $493,181 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $7,523 +7.1%
    $483,515 +4.04%
  • 2016
    $7,026 +1.4%
    $464,744
  • 2015
    $6,926
    —
  • 2705 California St
    $925K
  • South Berkeley
    $749K -15% y/y
  • 94703
    $995K 0% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M -2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
2707 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $980,000 2/1 877 0.01
2709 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,076,000 2/1 1,061 0.01
1606 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $682,000 1/1 780 0.02
1608 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,112,000 3/1 1,125 0.02
1610 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,136,000 3/1 1,107 0.03
1607 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,256,000 3/1 1,243 0.03
1603 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,630,000 3/2 1,227 0.03
1609 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,053,000 3/1 924 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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