2961 California St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated payment $5,986/month
Total Views
1,232
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,518
Sq Ft
$592
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Solar Power System
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Stone Countertops
- 4-minute walk to Prince Street Mini Park
About This Home
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!
Listing Agent
Seth Franklin
Red Oak Realty License #01947142 Listed on: 08/20/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,045
Year Built
- 1921
Lot Details
- 3,400 Sq Ft Lot
- Irrigation
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,518 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Brick Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Den with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating Available
- Separate Meters
- Natural Gas Connected
- Individual Gas Meter
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
- Internet Available
Community Details
- Bridge Aor Association
- South Berkeley Subdivision
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,045 | $850,174 | $257,152 | $600,022 |
| 2024 | $13,045 | $833,372 | $252,111 | $588,261 |
| 2023 | $12,774 | $823,896 | $247,169 | $576,727 |
| 2022 | $12,545 | $800,747 | $242,324 | $565,423 |
| 2021 | $12,574 | $784,910 | $237,573 | $554,337 |
| 2020 | $11,898 | $783,792 | $235,137 | $548,655 |
| 2019 | $11,429 | $768,430 | $230,529 | $537,901 |
| 2018 | $11,237 | $753,368 | $226,010 | $527,358 |
| 2017 | $10,841 | $738,601 | $221,580 | $517,021 |
| 2016 | $10,494 | $724,124 | $217,237 | $506,887 |
| 2015 | $10,354 | $713,251 | $213,975 | $499,276 |
| 2014 | $9,979 | $675,000 | $202,500 | $472,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 08/20/25 | For Sale | $899,000 | -- | $592 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $615,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $369,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $10,000 | Northwestern Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $30,000 | Northwestern Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $480,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $86,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $492,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $140,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $42,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $332,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $41,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $350,550 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $40,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Similar Homes in the area
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41108845
APN: 053-1608-022-00
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