Discover the potential of this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home situated in the desirable Berkeley Bowl neighborhood. This property offers a great starting point with a livable interior, featuring updated flooring, electrical systems, a modern kitchen, and fresh paint throughout. While the interior is ready for immediate enjoyment, the exterior requires some TLC to truly shine. Imagine enhancing the curb appeal and creating your own outdoor oasis in this vibrant community. Conveniently located next to a fantastic school and restaurants, this home is perfect for families seeking a blend of comfort and opportunity. Embrace the chance to put your personal touch on this charming fixer-upper in one of Berkeley's most sought-after areas!
For sale
Price cut: $24K (10/23)
$675,000
2709 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
2beds
1,061sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
3,571.92 Square Feet Lot
$899,500 Zestimate®
$636/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 101 days |
- 2,466 |
- 110 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 03, 2025 at 12:43pm
Listed by:
Grant Inaba DRE #01905199 415-992-2330,
COMPASS,
Esteban Sandoval Rodriguez DRE #02178938,
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41110479
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,061
- Total interior livable area: 1,061 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,571.92 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 54173121
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $636/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,029,363
- Date on market: 9/4/2025
- Listing terms: CalHFA,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$899,500
$828,000 - $971,000
$3,867/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $675,000-3.4%$636/sqft |
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| 9/21/2025 | Price change | $699,000-2.9%$659/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $720,000-1.4%$679/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Listing removed | $729,999$688/sqft |
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| 1/22/2025 | Price change | $729,999-5.8%$688/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,029,363 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,396 +17.2% | $1,009,187 +32.4% |
| 2023 | $12,284 +212.2% | $762,451 +1063.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,213/mo
Principal & interest
$3279
Property taxes
$698
Home insurance
$236
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Ashby
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Malcolm X Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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