For sale

Price cut: $50K (4/9)

$849,000

3233 Ellis St, Berkeley, CA 94703

3beds

1,876sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1905

6,242 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$453/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Best deal in Berkeley! With over 1000 sqf unfinished basement and 800 sqf unfinished attic,this is an ideal property for renovation, adding an ADU for excellent rental income, or redevelopment. Property was entitled to build three single family houses. This is a rare opportunity in one of the East Bay's most sought-after neighborhoods. Just minutes from UC Berkeley, Ashby BART Station, Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, and the vibrant Temescal and Elmwood districts. Easy access to I-80, I-580, and Highway 24 ensures seamless connectivity to San Francisco, Oakland, and beyond. Tremendous upside potential! buyers are advised to verify current buildability with city officials. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity in a premier Berkeley location!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Attic, Den, Kitchen, Living Room

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet
Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Bedroom 1

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Bedroom 2

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Bedroom 3

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Bedroom 4

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Dining room

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Family room

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Kitchen

Features: Stone Counters
Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Living room

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Heating

Wall Furnace

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
Laundry: In Kitchen

Features

Formal Entry
Flooring: Vinyl
Basement: Partial
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,876
Total interior livable area: 1,876 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Private, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
Garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Fencing: Fenced,Wood

Lot

Size: 6,242 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 052153101202
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Craftsman
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood
Foundation: Raised
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

Fixer
New construction: No
Year built: 1905

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Berkeley
Elevation: 0

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $453/sqft
Tax assessed value: $803,817
Price range: $849K - $849K
Date on market: 1/28/2026
Cumulative days on market: 153 days
Total actual rent: 0

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$5,810/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/9/2026	Price change	$849,000-5.6%$453/sqft
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1/29/2026	Listed for sale	$899,000$479/sqft
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12/22/2025	Listing removed	$899,000$479/sqft
Source: SFAR #425068364 Report a problem
8/29/2025	Price change	$899,000-5.2%$479/sqft
Source: SFAR #425068364 Report a problem
8/28/2025	Listed for sale	$948,000-5.1%$505/sqft
Source: SFAR #425068364 Report a problem
7/26/2025	Listing removed	$999,000$533/sqft
Source: SFAR #425045553 Report a problem
6/4/2025	Listed for sale	$999,000+1898%$533/sqft
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1/22/2019	Sold	$50,000-54.5%$27/sqft
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3/20/2017	Sold	$110,000+1733.3%$59/sqft
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3/13/2015	Sold	$6,000$3/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$803,817 +2%
2024	$14,963 +2.3%	$788,059 +2%
2023	$14,624 +2.3%	$772,609 +2%
2022	$14,295 +0%	$757,461 +2%
2021	$14,291 +7.1%	$742,614 +1%
2020	$13,341 +83.9%	$735,000 +162.5%
2019	$7,254 +41.8%	$279,947 +2%
2018	$5,114	$274,458 +111.1%
2017	$5,114 +8.2%	$129,997 +2%
2016	$4,725 +13.7%	$127,448 +26.7%
2015	$4,153	$100,558 +2%
2014	$4,153	$98,589 +0.5%
2013	--	$98,143 +2%
2012	--	$96,218 +2%
2011	--	$94,333 -44.9%
2010	--	$171,301 -0.2%
2009	--	$171,708 +2%
2008	--	$168,341 +86.6%
2007	--	$90,207 +2%
2006	--	$88,438 +2%
2005	--	$86,704 +2%
2004	--	$85,006 +1.9%
2003	--	$83,447 +2%
2002	--	$81,812 +2%
2001	$2,744	$80,207

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