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Sold for $950,000
  • $950,000

    2603 Ellsworth St, Berkeley, CA 94704

    3beds
    1,707sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1900
    2,465 Square Feet Lot
    $953,500 Zestimate®
    $557/sqft
    $6,804 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $953,500

    $868,000 - $1.05M

    $6,804/mo

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    What's special

    Opportunity knocks just blocks from UC Berkeley! This vacant duplex offers flexibility for investors, owner-occupants, student housing, or multigenerational living in one of Berkeley's most sought-after locations. The property features two units, period charm, tall windows, and abundant natural light throughout. Additional basement space includes three separate rooms, two with exterior access, providing substantial space for storage, hobbies, workshops, or other uses. Outside, enjoy a gated and fenced outdoor area with landscaping and one off-street parking space, plus abundant permitted street parking nearby. Conveniently located near UC Berkeley, public transit, hospitals, cafes, restaurants, and shopping. A rare opportunity to move in and enjoy as-is, renovate over time, or unlock the property's full potential. Home Energy Score: 1.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Melissa Rose Embry 02080411 408-568-2705,

    KW Silicon City 408-755-5972,

    Maureen Caldwell-Meurer 01908929 510-915-0092,

    KW Santa Clara Valley, Inc.

    Bought with:

    Jeremy Davidson, 02085874

    Compass

    Mike Yohay, 02080767

    Compass

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82053006MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Basement
    Bedroom
    • Features: BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
    Bathroom
    • Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus, SplitBath, StallShower, FullonGroundFloor
    Dining room
    • Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
    Family room
    • Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
    Kitchen
    • Features: Countertop_Formica
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Electric, Gas, Wall Furnace
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • High Ceilings, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Linoleum
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,707
    • Total interior livable area: 1,707 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage Door Opener, No Garage, Off Street, On Street, Other, Parking Restrictions
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
    • Fencing: Perimeter,Gate,Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 2,465 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0551833020
    • Zoning: Duplex
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Composition, Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $557/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $566,533
    • Date on market: 7/15/2026
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
    • Listing terms: FHA, CashorConventionalLoan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/10/2026Sold$950,000+15.9%$557/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82053006 Report a problem
    7/24/2026Pending sale$820,000$480/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82053006 Report a problem
    7/15/2026Listed for sale$820,000+2545.2%$480/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82053006 Report a problem
    7/20/2004Sold$31,000-91.8%$18/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/8/2002Sold$376,000$220/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $566,533 +2%
    2025$11,311 +12.4%$555,427 +2%
    2024$10,061 +2.3%$544,537 +2%
    2023$9,837 +2.2%$533,863 +2%
    2022$9,624 +0%$523,395 +2%
    2021$9,623 +6.7%$513,134 +1%
    2020$9,017 +5.3%$507,874 +2%
    2019$8,564 +5.8%$497,917 +2%
    2018$8,097 $488,156 +2%
    2017$8,097 +4.2%$478,587 +2%
    2016$7,773 +1.3%$469,205 +1.5%
    2015$7,672 $462,160 +2%
    2014$7,672 $453,110 +0.5%
    2013-- $451,064 +2%
    2012-- $442,220 +2%
    2011-- $433,550 +0.8%
    2010-- $430,312 -0.2%
    2009-- $431,335 +2%
    2008-- $422,878 +2%
    2007-- $414,588 +2%
    2006-- $406,458 +2%
    2005-- $398,491 +2%
    2004-- $390,679 +1.9%
    2003-- $383,520 +613.2%
    2002-- $53,774 +2%
    2001$2,115 $52,720
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Telegraph

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: BerkeleyUnified

    Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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