Classically newly rebuilt 1906 Craftsman style home. This desirable South Berkeley property was at one time a silent retreat sanctuary with it's towering redwoods. The property now boosts 4 bedrooms having a Junior & Primary Suite along with 3.5 baths. The main floor offers a Junior Suite, with walk-in closet. Beautiful finishes abound with generous & tasteful decorative lighting throughout. Easy flow leads to a Chef's delight with Energy Star high-end appliances, large island w/built-in microwave, seating bar, solid wood custom cabinets, single handle pull down & convenient pot-filler. Plus, above & below cabinet lighting. The open family & dining area leads to a beautiful backyard patio w/additional ambient lighting. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sitting area & laundry closet. The elegant & spacious Primary Suite bath is Spa like having a rain shower walk-in & stand alone soaking tub. This blend of historic charm with modern elegance welcomes you to timeless sophistication. Detached garage with driveway & off-street parking. Low maintenance landscaped yards with drainage & auto irrigation. Easy access to shops, restaurants, Ashby BART & Public Transportation. Walk Score 92 & Bike Score 99. A walker & biker paradise. Come see this true gem!
Sold for $2,150,000
$2,150,000
2133 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705
4beds
2,548sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
3,465 Square Feet Lot
$2,749,900 Zestimate®
$844/sqft
$5,800 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,749,900
$2.34M - $3.19M
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Listed by:
Wael Tayara DRE #01811937 408-373-5040,
Bay Valley Realty
Bought with:
Roxana Melgarejo, DRE #01389721
Vanguard Properties
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41100129
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suites - 2, Loft
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet, Window, Stall Shower, Sunken Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Grill Built-in, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Closet, Common Area
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,548
- Total interior livable area: 2,548 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Garden/Play, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,465 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5315865
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Utilities for property: Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lower Elmwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $844/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $841,500
- Price range: $2.2M - $2.2M
- Date on market: 6/4/2025
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | Sold | $2,150,000+43.5%$844/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Pending sale | $1,498,000$588/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000+200.2%$588/sqft |
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| 6/25/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,000-39.5%$196/sqft |
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| 11/17/2023 | Sold | $825,000-8.2%$324/sqft |
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| 10/17/2023 | Pending sale | $899,000$353/sqft |
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| 9/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $899,000$353/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $841,500 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,892 +183.6% | $825,000 +1650.4% |
| 2023 | $5,252 +0.6% | $47,131 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,220 +1% | $46,206 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,168 +9.7% | $45,301 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,710 +9.3% | $44,836 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,309 +8.3% | $43,958 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,980 | $43,095 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,980 +8.3% | $42,251 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,674 +5.8% | $41,422 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,472 | $40,800 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,472 | $40,001 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $39,820 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $39,039 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $38,275 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $37,988 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,078 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $37,331 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $36,600 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $35,882 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $35,179 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $34,490 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $33,858 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $33,194 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,838 | $32,544 |
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Neighborhood: Telegraph
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- 8/10Sylvia Mendez ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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