Rare Berkeley property, lovingly held by the same family since 1952, this thoughtfully renovated duplex blends modern upgrades with timeless charm and offers the flexibility to convert into a spacious single-family home. Both units showcase beautiful wood trim, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, hardwood floors, Anderson windows, updated kitchens with newer stainless steel appliances and renovated bathrooms with a separate water closet. The electrical has been upgraded, and new furnaces and tankless water heaters installed for each unit. The upper level features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, with a relaxing private balcony, while the lower level offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a versatile sunroom ideal for a home office, gym, or reading retreat. Additional highlights for both units include a dining room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, and a convenient laundry room. Enjoy the newly landscaped backyard with raised planter boxes, perfect for gardening, entertaining, and outdoor living, plus ample parking with a long driveway and parking pad. Ideally located near shopping, dining, top-rated public and private K–12 schools, UC Berkeley, Berkeley Marina, parks, shoreline trails, and BART for easy commuting. BESO energy score of 3.
Sold for $2,200,000
$2,200,000
2142 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705
5beds
2baths
2,964sqft
Multi Family, Duplex
Built in 1908
-- sqft lot
$2,176,200 Zestimate®
$742/sqft
$4,442 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,176,200
$1.98M - $2.39M
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Listed by:
Sylvana Wong DRE #01297610 510-432-9935,
Re/max Accord
Bought with:
Bobbie Giarratana, DRE #01259754
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41130437
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,964
- Total interior livable area: 2,964 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Garden/Play, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 5,436 Square Feet
- Features: Other, Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 54172028
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Duplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Berkeley Bowl
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $742/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $866,722
- Price range: $2.2M - $2.2M
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Lease term: Building Vacant
- Tenant pays: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Sold | $2,200,000+22.4%$742/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41130437 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Pending sale | $1,798,000$607/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41130437 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $866,722 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,515 +2.6% | $849,731 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,093 +135.3% | $833,075 +1052% |
| 2022 | $6,839 +1% | $72,314 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,769 +10.2% | $70,896 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,144 +9.8% | $70,169 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,598 +8% | $68,794 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,184 | $67,446 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,184 +8.4% | $66,123 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,784 +4.8% | $64,826 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,566 | $63,852 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,566 | $62,602 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $62,319 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $61,097 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $59,900 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,452 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,593 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $58,424 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $57,279 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $56,156 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $55,056 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $53,977 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $52,988 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $51,949 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,534 | $50,930 |
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Neighborhood: Telegraph
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- 8/10Sylvia Mendez ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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