Opportunity knocks! Own the best-priced two-bedroom condo in Berkeley’s historic Mark Twain building—perfectly tucked between UC Berkeley, Elmwood, and Rockridge. Step inside this bright, spacious second-floor home and enjoy a private north-facing balcony, an updated kitchen and bath, and the ease of elevator access in a secure, well-maintained building. Your condo comes with deeded garage parking, a private storage locker, and peace of mind from gated entry and security cameras. Relax in the landscaped courtyard, take advantage of on-site laundry, and appreciate professional property management that keeps everything running smoothly. HOA dues even include earthquake & hazard insurance, trash, and common hot water. All of Berkeley is at your doorstep—BART, public transit, Elmwood cafés, shops, and theaters—with the UC campus just moments away. For added security, the free “Bear Walk” escort service makes late-night commutes safe and stress-free. Live comfortably, live securely, and live in the center of it all—this Mark Twain condo is Berkeley living at its best.
Sold for $631,500
$631,500
2601 College Ave APT 205, Berkeley, CA 94704
2beds
759sqft
Condominium
Built in 1962
-- sqft lot
$621,300 Zestimate®
$832/sqft
$3,341 Estimated rent
Home value
$621,300
$559,000 - $683,000
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Private north-facing balconyLandscaped courtyardUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Declan Spring DRE #01398898 415-446-8591,
KW Advisors East Bay,
Ehsan Habib DRE #02166899 510-730-4516,
KW Advisors East Bay
Bought with:
Judith Liu, DRE #01271176
RE/MAX CHAMPIONS
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41108653
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No Additional Rooms
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Elevator, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 759
- Total interior livable area: 759 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Below Building Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Exterior features: Unit Faces Street, No Yard
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 55184844
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Gated, Other, Laundry, Setting Urban
- Services included: Reserves, Insurance, Trash, Common Heating, Management Fee, Common Hot Water, Hazard Insurance, Common Area Maint, Earthquake Insurance, Exterior Maintenance
- HOA fee: $892 monthly
- HOA name: NOT LISTED
- HOA phone: 916-877-7793
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $832/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $249,896
- Date on market: 8/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $631,500-1.2%$832/sqft |
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| 10/23/2025 | Pending sale | $639,000$842/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Contingent | $639,000$842/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $639,000+6.7%$842/sqft |
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| 8/16/2025 | Listing removed | $3,950$5/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Listing removed | $599,000$789/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,950$5/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000-10.6%$789/sqft |
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| 5/5/2025 | Listing removed | $670,000$883/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $670,000$883/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $249,896 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,632 +2.3% | $244,997 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,527 +2.2% | $240,192 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,428 +0.1% | $235,484 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,424 +6.3% | $230,866 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,160 +4.9% | $228,500 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,964 +6.3% | $224,020 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,731 | $219,628 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,731 +4.1% | $215,322 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,583 +2.4% | $211,100 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,498 | $207,930 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,498 | $203,857 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $202,937 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $198,958 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $195,059 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $193,602 |
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Neighborhood: Telegraph
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- 7/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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