This colorful Central Berkeley bungalow is a true gardener's paradise, situated on a bright corner lot flooded with natural light. The home has two bedrooms and an updated bathroom that maintain their original craftsman charm, featuring built-ins, classic double-hung windows and warm oak flooring throughout. An inviting eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet storage and seamless access to a side deck, perfect for soaking in the sunshine with your morning coffee. Outside, the property is carefully curated to bloom across every season; meander through a lush landscape of fragrant wisteria, magnolias, ornamental roses, and a variety of fruit trees. Complete with a one-car garage and an ample basement workshop, there is plenty of space for your creativity to flourish! Solar and dual pane windows - BESO Score - 6
Sold for $1,165,000
$1,165,000
2520 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
2beds
1,157sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$1,172,200 Zestimate®
$1,007/sqft
$3,803 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,172,200
$1.07M - $1.29M
$3,803/mo
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Original craftsman charmOne-car garageFlooded with natural lightWarm oak flooring throughoutUpdated bathroomBright corner lotAmple cabinet storage
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Listed by:
Laura Arechiga DRE #01388149 510-701-5188,
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with:
Ellen Martinez, DRE #02135069
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41130356
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Hookups Only, In Basement
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,157
- Total interior livable area: 1,157 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Workshop in Garage, Below Building Parking
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5418064
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,007/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $286,460
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Sold | $1,165,000+37.2%$1,007/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41130356 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Pending sale | $849,000$734/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41130356 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000$734/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41130356 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $286,460 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,608 +3.5% | $280,844 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,387 +3% | $275,337 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,204 +2.9% | $269,940 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,031 +7.4% | $264,647 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,616 +6.2% | $261,934 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,289 +6.6% | $256,798 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,961 | $251,763 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,961 +5.1% | $246,827 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,722 +3.2% | $241,988 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,577 | $238,354 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,577 | $233,685 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $232,631 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $228,071 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $223,600 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $221,930 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $222,457 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $218,097 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $213,821 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $209,628 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $205,518 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $201,491 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $197,799 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $193,919 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,286 | $190,117 |
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Neighborhood: Ashby
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- 10/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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