Google street view image for 2159 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA 94705

Off market apr 2022 for $1.8M

$1,535,824

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,452/mo

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1,082

sq ft

2159 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

This superb, turnkey two+ bedroom, two bath Berkeley home with a gleaming in-law and a separate entrance has plenty of room for everyone. All the charm of a classic Lower Elmwood craftsman with all the modern upgrades including a recently renovated eat-in kitchen, abundant natural light, hardwood floors throughout, and copious built-ins. Approved architectural plans to connect the in-law to the main home convey with the home. Enjoy the south facing garden refuge with mature fruit trees and glorious fire pit from the new custom Batu wood deck with stainless steel cable rails, all tailor made for entertaining. Fully equipped with solar panels, EV charger, and an automatic garage door opener. A stone's throw from UC Berkeley, Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, Ashby BART, numerous city parks, and all the restaurants, bars, and shopping Telegraph and Shattuck Avenues have to offer. Near major freeways and all forms of transit. Open Sat/Sun 1 to 4pm

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

2,880 sq ftLot Size

$1,419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Tia Hunnicutt •DRE #DRE #01840070 • Coldwell Banker Realty

•510-499-9249 (agent)

•tia@proximarealtygroup.com (agent)

•510-339-4700 (broker)

Bought with • Compass

•510-339-6460 (broker)

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•Source:San Francisco MLS #40982995

Redfin Estimate

$1,535,824

$339K since sold in April 2022$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 10.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.39M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,500,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
3039 Halcyon Ct, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,500,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,062 sq ft
2155 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD NOV 3, 2026
$1,650,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,281 sq ft
2705 Walker St, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,200,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,106 sq ft
1908 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94704
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,542,250
E
2 beds1 bath1,014 sq ft
3032 Bateman St, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$955,000
F
2 beds2 baths980 sq ft
5948 Howell St, Oakland, CA 94609

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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

123.2%

+0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$113K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 2159 Emerson St

Date

Event

Price

San Francisco MLS #40982995

Apr 25, 2022

Sold

$1,875,000

$1,733/sq ft

Mar 7, 2022

Listed

$1,395,000

$1,289/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 1, 2019

Sold

$1,200,000

$1,109/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 3, 2012

Sold

$575,000

$531/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 26, 2006

Sold

$633,000

$585/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 27, 2002

Sold

$510,000

$471/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 9, 1997

Sold

$175,000

$162/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 6, 1994

Sold

$140,000

$129/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,679 (+12.3%)

$382,500 + $892,500

$1,275,000

2024

$25,537 (+6.7%)

$596,925 + $1,392,825

$1,989,750

2023

$23,939 (+32.6%)

$555,900 + $1,297,100

$1,853,000

2022

$18,050 (−0.4%)

$489,516 + $747,156

$1,236,672

2021

$18,115 (+8.4%)

$489,516 + $747,156

$1,236,672

2020

$16,708 (+73.0%)

$479,921 + $732,511

$1,212,432

2019

$9,656 (+1.7%)

$475,000 + $725,000

$1,200,000

2018

$9,494 (+3.6%)

$194,228 + $453,198

$647,426

2017

$9,160 (+3.3%)

$186,688 + $435,605

$622,293

2016

$8,865 (+1.3%)

$186,688 + $435,605

$622,293

2015

$8,747 (+0.7%)

$183,027 + $427,064

$610,091

2014

$8,686 (−1.2%)

$176,748 + $412,413

$589,161

2013

$8,792 (+4.0%)

$176,748 + $412,413

$589,161

2012

$8,452 (+13.0%)

$175,950 + $410,550

$586,500

2011

$7,480 (+3.4%)

$172,500 + $402,500

$575,000

2010

$7,235 (−3.8%)

$150,000 + $350,000

$500,000

2009

$7,517 (−16.6%)

$144,900 + $338,100

$483,000

2008

$9,011

$150,000 + $350,000

$500,000

Tax history for 2159 Emerson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,679 (+12.3%)

$382,500 + $892,500

$1,275,000

2024

$25,537 (+6.7%)

$596,925 + $1,392,825

$1,989,750

2023

$23,939 (+32.6%)

$555,900 + $1,297,100

$1,853,000

2022

$18,050 (−0.4%)

$489,516 + $747,156

$1,236,672

2021

$18,115 (+8.4%)

$489,516 + $747,156

$1,236,672

2020

$16,708 (+73.0%)

$479,921 + $732,511

$1,212,432

2019

$9,656 (+1.7%)

$475,000 + $725,000

$1,200,000

2018

$9,494 (+3.6%)

$194,228 + $453,198

$647,426

2017

$9,160 (+3.3%)

$186,688 + $435,605

$622,293

2016

$8,865 (+1.3%)

$186,688 + $435,605

$622,293

2015

$8,747 (+0.7%)

$183,027 + $427,064

$610,091

2014

$8,686 (−1.2%)

$176,748 + $412,413

$589,161

2013

$8,792 (+4.0%)

$176,748 + $412,413

$589,161

2012

$8,452 (+13.0%)

$175,950 + $410,550

$586,500

2011

$7,480 (+3.4%)

$172,500 + $402,500

$575,000

2010

$7,235 (−3.8%)

$150,000 + $350,000

$500,000

2009

$7,517 (−16.6%)

$144,900 + $338,100

$483,000

2008

$9,011

$150,000 + $350,000

$500,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,880 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1940

Sq. Ft.

1,062

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

053 158700700

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

R-2

Restricted Two-Family Residential District

The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Other
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Other
Has Cooling
Cooling: Other
Flooring: Other
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Other

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dog Run
Entry Level: 0

Building Information
Living Area: 1082
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Measured by Agent
Building Area Total: 1082
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Measured by Agent
Levels: Multi/Split
Construction Materials: Other
Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
Year Built: 1925
Roof: Other

Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet

Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence

Property Information
Property Condition: Original

Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 2880
Lot Size Acres: 0.0661
Lot Size Area: 2880
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Zoning Description: Other

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer, Other
Water Source: Public

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0

Community Information
Subdivision Name: Lower Elmwood

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,062
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,880 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 158700700

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Willard Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 84° 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 • 94705

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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.46M – $1.77M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2137 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 10 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4040 Sq. Ft.	—
2148 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1055 Sq. Ft.	$1,466,082
2132 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1951 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,949
2144 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$1,217,596
2150 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1816 Sq. Ft.	$1,044,146
2124 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2802 Sq. Ft.	$2,257,823
3019 Wheeler Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$1,737,537

Address	Redfin Estimate
2129 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1373 Sq. Ft.	$1,339,920
2140 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 997 Sq. Ft.	$1,155,693
2143 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,661,901
2164 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1182 Sq. Ft.	$1,325,904
3012 Wheeler Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1062 Sq. Ft.	$1,085,553
3021 Wheeler Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2609 Sq. Ft.	$1,573,661
3000 Wheeler Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1075 Sq. Ft.	$1,389,998

Address	Redfin Estimate
2147 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3654 Sq. Ft.	—
2155 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1062 Sq. Ft.	$1,483,276
2168 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,486,445
2158 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$1,462,427
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