This classic Berkeley Bungalow checks all the boxes! 2 generous bedrooms; 1 remodeled full bath with large stall shower for two; updated kitchen; living room with working fireplace; formal dining room; 1-car parking pad (accessed from the rear alley) with locking gate (or use as a rear paved patio); new roof installed in Dec 2025; tankless water heater; in-unit combo washer/dryer; wood and cork floors; all in a fantastic central Berkely location. Step inside and feel the creative energy waiting to be claimed. With warm hardwood floors, rustic beamed ceilings, and a welcoming fireplace framed by built-in bookshelves, the living room invites quiet reflection or inspired gatherings. The formal dining room leads to a spacious, updated kitchen perfect for brewing coffee as the light pours in, or sketching ideas at the table. Two generous bedrooms provide restful retreats, while the rear paved patio calls for summer evenings surrounded by friends and laughter. Even the cozy front porch seems designed for scribbling in a notebook or painting with morning light. Just half a block from Telegraph Avenue's lively cafes, bookstores, and boutiques, you'll find endless sparks of inspiration. With UC Berkeley nearby and walk and bike scores of 94 and 97, this home places you in the heart of a vibrant, endlessly creative community. Home Energy Score of 7.
Sold for $950,000
$950,000
2543 Chilton Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
2beds
1,035sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
2,343.53 Square Feet Lot
$982,200 Zestimate®
$918/sqft
$4,424 Estimated rent
Home value
$982,200
$884,000 - $1.09M
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Wood and cork floorsFormal dining roomSpacious updated kitchenWarm hardwood floorsUpdated kitchenRear paved patioRustic beamed ceilings
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Listed by:
Edmond D. O'Sullivan DRE #01407927 415-378-3120,
Elevation Real Estate 415-378-3120,
Hayley Kerstein DRE #02006178 617-429-3000,
Elevation Real Estate
Bought with:
Dean Thomas, DRE #02233367
Bridges 8 Real Property Sales
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426095395
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Multiple Shower Heads, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
Dining room
- Features: Formal Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Stone Counters
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Other, See Remarks
Features
- Flooring: Cork, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,035
- Total interior livable area: 1,035 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Alley Access, Deck, See Remarks, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Uncovered Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Metal,See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 2,343 sqft
- Features: Landscape Front, Private
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0551837005
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved Sidewalk, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | Sold | $950,000+11.9%$918/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Pending sale | $849,000$820/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Price change | $849,000-13.3%$820/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $979,000-9.3%$946/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $1,079,000+8.4%$1,043/sqft |
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| 10/30/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/15/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,200$4/sqft |
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| 9/10/2022 | Price change | $995,000-21%$961/sqft |
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| 7/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,259,000+22.8%$1,216/sqft |
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| 2/25/2020 | Sold | $1,025,000+28.9%$990/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40893020 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2020 | Pending sale | $795,000$768/sqft |
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| 1/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $795,000+77.5%$768/sqft |
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| 7/15/2010 | Listing removed | $448,000$433/sqft |
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| 2/22/2010 | Listed for sale | $448,000$433/sqft |
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| 12/24/2009 | Listing removed | $448,000+5.7%$433/sqft |
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| 9/9/2009 | Sold | $424,000-5.4%$410/sqft |
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| 7/17/2009 | Listed for sale | $448,000+68.4%$433/sqft |
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| 5/16/2006 | Sold | $266,000$257/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,120,970 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,361 +2% | $1,098,994 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,063 +1.5% | $1,077,448 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,839 -0.4% | $1,056,323 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,904 +92.4% | $1,035,618 +106.9% |
| 2020 | $7,748 -8.9% | $500,421 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,505 +6% | $490,610 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,022 | $480,993 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,022 +3.4% | $471,564 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,756 +2.6% | $462,320 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,562 | $455,380 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,562 | $446,463 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $444,448 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $435,735 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $427,191 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $424,000 +10.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $383,046 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $375,538 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $368,175 +150.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $146,913 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $144,032 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $141,210 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $138,622 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $135,904 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,567 | $133,239 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Telegraph
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Sylvia Mendez ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Alameda
Source: SFAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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