Located in South Berkeley just blocks from San Pablo Park, 2814 California Street offers an ideal owner-occupant setup with income support. This front-and-back duplex sits on a 3,300 sq ft lot and includes two townhouse-style units totaling 1,882 sq ft. The front unit (2BD/1BA) will be delivered vacant and is newly remodeled—perfect for owner-occupancy with bedrooms upstairs for added privacy. The rear unit (3BD/1.5BA) is tenant-occupied, generating $3,000/month—enough to cover most operating costs and offset mortgage payments. With separate gas, electric, and water meters, expense management is simple. Walk Score 83, Bike Score 92, and close to Ashby BART and key bus lines, this location is both commuter- and community-friendly. Two parking pads and shared laundry add further convenience. A rare opportunity to own in a central Berkeley location for under $1M while benefiting from strong rental income.
Sold for $900,000 on 08/26/25
$900,000
2814 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
5beds
3baths
1,882sqft
Duplex
Built in 1965
-- sqft lot
$894,400 Zestimate®
$478/sqft
$5,517 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 27, 2025 at 04:03pm
Listed by:
Joey Wang DRE #01890931 510-592-4244,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Sarah Torney, DRE #01945167
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41104070
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas, Wall Furnace, Hot Water
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Common Area, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups
Features
- Tub w/Shower Over
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,882
- Total interior livable area: 1,882 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Space Per Unit - 1, Side By Side, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,484 sqft
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 5316715
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Concrete, Stucco, Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: None
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Estimated market value
$894,400