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!
Sold for $1,150,000
$1,150,000
2961 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
4beds
1,518sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$1,406,500 Zestimate®
$758/sqft
$4,808 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,406,500
$1.28M - $1.55M
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Private deckClassic built-in wood cabinetryHot tubSpacious kitchenClawfoot bathtub
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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#: 41108845
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
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 sqft
- 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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $1,150,000+27.9%$758/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41108845 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Pending sale | $899,000$592/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41108845 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000+46.2%$592/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41108845 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2005 | Sold | $615,000+66.7%$405/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2003 | Sold | $369,000+1130%$243/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/1996 | Sold | $30,000$20/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 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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