Tucked behind landscaping and a wraparound fence, 2930 California Street gives privacy and polish. Originally built early in the last century, the charm of this home was kept intact when enhanced with all the modern updates and conveniences you could want. Enter through the covered, glassed-in front porch to the open-style flow of the living and dining rooms (each with their own coved ceiling). The updated chef's kitchen has a sunny garden window box for herbs, a large island and multiple prep areas. Your friends will love hanging out at the bar seats, while you take care of business on the gas stove. The main level provides two bedrooms and a classic tiled bath with clawfoot tub and shower. Upstairs is a primary bedroom retreat that spreads across the length of the home. Down on the lower level is a family/media room, two more bedrooms, a full bath with tiled tub, massive laundry/workroom, and more storage. The separation of space in this home is exceptional and works so well. Only 5 blocks from the Ashby BART station, and 6 from the Berkeley Bowl, you're also near central and downtown Berkeley with plenty of nightlife options. The location is convenient to anywhere in the East and West Bay!
Sold for $1,310,000
Tax assessed value
$1,310,000
2930 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
5beds
1,946sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
2,613.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,477,400 Zestimate®
$673/sqft
$5,445 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,477,400
$1.33M - $1.65M
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Listed by:
Robin Donovan DRE #01829387 510-459-4468,
KW Advisors East Bay,
Stephen Bloom DRE #01408668 510-541-6728,
KW Advisors East Bay
Bought with:
Xiaolin Sun, DRE #01966998
Universal Elite Inc.
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41072800
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer
Features
- Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Bamboo
- Windows: Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,946
- Total interior livable area: 1,946 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 2,613 sqft
- Features: Level, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5316103
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Edwardian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab, Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
- Roof: Shingle,Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Other
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/7/2026 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 5/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $2,500-21.9%$1/sqft |
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| 8/17/2025 | Price change | $3,200-11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Price change | $3,600-10%$2/sqft |
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| 3/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,000$2/sqft |
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| 2/22/2025 | Listing removed | $4,000$2/sqft |
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| 1/21/2025 | Price change | $4,000-11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 1/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,500-9.9%$2/sqft |
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| 10/21/2024 | Sold | $1,310,000+19.6%$673/sqft |
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| 10/6/2024 | Pending sale | $1,095,000$563/sqft |
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| 9/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000+19809.1%$563/sqft |
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| 8/3/2020 | Listing removed | $4,995$3/sqft |
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| 7/21/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,995-9.2%$3/sqft |
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| 5/3/2019 | Sold | $5,500-99.4%$3/sqft |
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| 5/1/2019 | Listing removed | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 4/13/2019 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 4/14/2016 | Sold | $900,000+12.6%$462/sqft |
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| 11/26/2015 | Pending sale | $799,000$411/sqft |
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| 11/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $799,000$411/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,310,000 +25.4% |
| 2024 | $16,003 +2.5% | $1,044,503 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,616 +2.1% | $1,024,028 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,288 -0.3% | $1,003,950 +2% |
| 2021 | $15,335 +5.3% | $984,266 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,566 +3.7% | $974,177 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,047 +5.2% | $955,080 +2% |
| 2018 | $13,347 | $936,360 +2% |
| 2017 | $13,347 +406.5% | $918,000 +1940.5% |
| 2016 | $2,635 -17.7% | $44,988 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,200 +2.9% | $44,313 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,111 | $43,445 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $43,249 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $42,401 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $41,570 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $41,260 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $41,358 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $40,547 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $39,752 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $38,973 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $38,208 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $37,460 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $36,774 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,053 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,691 | $35,346 |
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Neighborhood: Ashby
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Malcolm X Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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