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Sold for $1,150,000
    • Tax assessed value
    $1,150,000

    2961 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703

    4beds
    1,518sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1921
    3,484 Square Feet Lot
    $1,444,000 Zestimate®
    $758/sqft
    $4,571 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,444,000

    $1.31M - $1.59M

    $4,571/mo

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    What's special

    Private deckClassic built-in wood cabinetryHot tubSpacious kitchenClawfoot bathtub
    Where does California Chill Meet Berkeley Bliss? Right here on California Street! This charming South Berkeley Craftsman welcomes you with 4 bedrooms, classic built-in wood cabinetry, clawfoot bathtub, a spacious kitchen, and your own personal spa set up, including a private deck, hot tub, and sauna. Stay for the peace of mind that comes with a recently replaced roof, seismic retrofit, lots of electrical updates, updated copper plumbing, and owned solar panels. The sauna currently occupies the detached garage—easily relocatable if you prefer parking space. Location-wise, you’re just 2 blocks from the award-winning Malcolm X Elementary*, with Berkeley Bowl, BART, freeways, UC campus, and downtown shops all within easy reach. (Buyer to verify school district/availability.) You don’t get more East Bay accessibility than a 96 bike score and 89 walk score from walkscore.com®. So Don’t Leave Your Stress at Home. Come Home to Relieve Your Stress!

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    Listed by:

    Seth Franklin DRE #01947142 510-847-5673,

    Red Oak Realty

    Bought with:

    Adam Hume, DRE #01749274

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41108845MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Family Room
    Kitchen
    • Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Other
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
    • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer
    Features
    • Dining Area, Counter - Solid Surface
    • Flooring: Wood, Other
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Brick, Den, Gas
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,518
    • Total interior livable area: 1,518 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: Two Story
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Heated
    • Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced,Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 3,484 Square Feet
    • Features: Level, Other, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
    Details
    • Parcel number: 53160822
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: Other, See Remarks

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco, Other
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1921

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
    • Utilities for property: Water/Sewer Meter on Site, Irrigation Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $758/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,150,000
    • Date on market: 8/20/2025
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Other

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/29/2025Sold$1,150,000+27.9%$758/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41108845 Report a problem
    9/4/2025Pending sale$899,000$592/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41108845 Report a problem
    8/21/2025Listed for sale$899,000+46.2%$592/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41108845 Report a problem
    5/20/2005Sold$615,000+66.7%$405/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/7/2003Sold$369,000+1130%$243/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/28/1996Sold$30,000$20/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $1,150,000 +34.2%
    2025$14,313 +9.7%$857,174 +2%
    2024$13,045 +2.1%$840,372 +2%
    2023$12,774 +1.8%$823,896 +2%
    2022$12,545 -0.2%$807,747 +2%
    2021$12,574 +5.7%$791,910 +1%
    2020$11,898 +4.1%$783,792 +2%
    2019$11,429 +5.4%$768,430 +2%
    2018$10,841 $753,368 +2%
    2017$10,841 +3.3%$738,601 +2%
    2016$10,494 +5.2%$724,124 +1.5%
    2015$9,979 $713,251 +5.7%
    2014$9,979 $675,000 +20.1%
    2013-- $562,000 +12.9%
    2012-- $498,000 -2.4%
    2011-- $510,000
    2010-- $510,000
    2009-- $510,000 -17.1%
    2008-- $615,000 -3.9%
    2007-- $639,845 +2%
    2006-- $627,300 +63.6%
    2005-- $383,405 +2%
    2004-- $375,889 +98.6%
    2003-- $189,260 +2%
    2002-- $185,549 +2%
    2001$3,429 $181,911
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    Neighborhood: Ashby

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