Beautifully Reimagined Sanctuary nestled in Poets Corner. Blending classic character with thoughtful modern updates, 2081 Bonar Street is a warm and inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence perfectly prepared for its next chapter. Stepping inside, you are greeted by natural...
Beautifully Reimagined Sanctuary nestled in Poets Corner. Blending classic character with thoughtful modern updates, 2081 Bonar Street is a warm and inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence perfectly prepared for its next chapter. Stepping inside, you are greeted by natural light and the rich warmth of natural hardwood floors. The open layout provides an inviting backdrop for memorable gatherings, leading into a bright, updated kitchen equipped with new appliances, modernized lighting, and Quartz countertops. Both bathrooms have been meticulously remodeled, allowing you to begin and end your day in elevated style. The home’s floor plan provides an ideal balance of connection and privacy. Positioned at the serene rear of the home are two peaceful bedrooms—including the primary suite—offering a quiet retreat away from the day’s hustle. Then an incredibly versatile upper-level bedroom sits privately above the attached garage. This sunlit space is a flexible dream, perfect for an inspiring home office, a private guest sanctuary, or a creative studio. Further enjoy peace of mind with aesthetic and practical updates throughout, including fresh interior paint. Step outside to a beautifully refreshed yard featuring a lush, low-maintenance turf lawn. Designed for effortless outdoor entertaining or quiet summer evenings, it serves as the perfect backdrop for weekend barbecues and everyday play. This home offers the perfect balance of community warmth and urban convenience. You are just a stone’s throw from Strawberry Creek Park, Oxford Elementary School, cozy cafes, and local restaurants. With a highly walkable location, you are wonderfully close to North Berkeley BART, Downtown Berkeley, and the vibrant dining and boutiques of Fourth Street. Come experience the comfort, history, and unparalleled location of this classic Berkeley home! Home Energy Score of 5
Poet's Corner, located between San Pablo Avenue and Sacramento Street, is a residential and walkable Berkeley neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a low-rise, bungalow-and-cottage streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the San Pablo Avenue corridor near Gilman Street, where corner markets, taquerias, and small workshops set a steady, everyday rhythm. Fourth Street’s retail row adds design-forward storefronts and cafes a short walk away. Berkeley Bowl West anchors the weekly grocery run with a warehouse-scale market feel. Ohlone Park’s greenway paths and courts shape the outdoor routine. The mix of early-20th-century homes and light-industrial edges gives the area a practical, lived-in texture.
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Offer insights
2081 Bonar St · $899,000
$962K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $962K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
22 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
109.5%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Fireplace in the family room
Crawl-space basement
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the street level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Updated kitchen with stone counters, dishwasher, disposal, gas range, and refrigerator
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Stacked washer and dryer included
Flooring
Hardwood and vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Exterior features
Backyard
Low-maintenance landscaping
Fenced
Rectangular lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Attached one-car garage
Construction
Built in 1928
Wood siding
Raised foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41150451
Oct 6, 2026
Listed
$899,000
$839/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41142644
Sep 4, 2026
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41023330
May 19, 2023
Sold
$1,075,000
$1,004/sq ft
May 13, 2023
Pending
—
May 1, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 5, 2023
Listed
$995,000
$929/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 25, 2022
Sold
$840,000
$784/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28116976
Feb 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22012451
Jun 14, 2002
Sold
$454,000
$424/sq ft
May 19, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2002
Listed
$375,000
$350/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29021568
Jan 26, 2000
Sold
$237,000
$221/sq ft
Dec 19, 1999
Listing Removed
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Jul 10, 1999
Listed
$239,000
$223/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,485 (+7.4%)
$342,237 + $798,553
$1,140,790
2024
$15,346 (+34.7%)
$335,529 + $782,901
$1,118,430
2023
$11,394 (+18.7%)
$328,950 + $767,550
$1,096,500
2022
$9,603 (−0.2%)
$189,591 + $442,380
$631,971
2021
$9,627 (+5.4%)
$189,591 + $442,380
$631,971
2020
$9,133 (+3.8%)
$185,874 + $433,708
$619,582
2019
$8,798 (+1.7%)
$183,969 + $429,261
$613,230
2018
$8,653 (+3.7%)
$180,362 + $420,846
$601,208
2017
$8,345 (+3.2%)
$173,360 + $404,508
$577,868
2016
$8,090 (+1.3%)
$173,360 + $404,508
$577,868
2015
$7,984 (+0.6%)
$169,962 + $396,579
$566,541
2014
$7,933 (−1.0%)
$164,131 + $382,974
$547,105
2013
$8,016 (+3.8%)
$164,131 + $382,974
$547,105
2012
$7,720 (+2.1%)
$163,390 + $381,245
$544,635
2011
$7,561 (+1.0%)
$160,187 + $373,770
$533,957
2010
$7,485 (−1.1%)
$157,046 + $366,442
$523,488
2009
$7,568 (+4.0%)
$155,874 + $363,706
$519,580
2008
$7,275
$156,244 + $364,570
$520,814
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,108 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,071
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,071
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 198101200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Feb 7, 2018 • Active
Minor
Remove and replace a gas water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94702
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Sun exposure
69/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2081 Bonar St
$1,218,817
$320K over list price of $899K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $900K to $1.4M.