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Off Market Apr 2022 for $1.8M

$1,602,834

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $10,350/mo

•

1,082

sq ft

2159 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA 94705

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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

$1,481Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

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

Bought with Julia Temple •DRE #01429857 • Compass

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40982995

Redfin Estimate

$1,602,834

$272K since sold in April 2022$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,500,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,062 sq ft
2155 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,200,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,106 sq ft
1908 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94704
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,542,250
C
2 beds1 bath1,014 sq ft
3032 Bateman St, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$955,000
D
2 beds2 baths980 sq ft
5948 Howell St, Oakland, CA 94609
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$1,220,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,066 sq ft
468 60th St, Oakland, CA 94609
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,569,750
F
3 beds2 baths1,171 sq ft
1829 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94703

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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

126.4%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 2159 Emerson St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40982995

Apr 25, 2022

Sold

$1,875,000

$1,733/sq ft

Mar 25, 2022

Pending

—

Mar 7, 2022

Listed

$1,395,000

$1,289/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40883105

Nov 1, 2019

Sold

$1,200,000

$1,109/sq ft

Nov 1, 2019

Sold

$1,200,000

$1,109/sq ft

Oct 4, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 20, 2019

Listed

$949,000

$877/sq ft

Sep 20, 2019

Listed

$949,000

$877/sq ft

+34

Magical 2++br/2ba Bungalow Near BART; Bigger Than First Meets The Eye! Turnkey 2/1 up AND approx 350 sq ft additional finished bonus spaces w/full bath & separate entrance, perfect for offices, play space or other flex uses. Craftsman charm (gleaming hardwoods, built-ins, fireplace) & mindful modern amenities (Solar, EV charger, auto garage opener, etc) updated eat-in kit opens to deck & south-facing garden oasis. Lush bamboo, prolific lemons, tranquil water feature & sunny patios for dining & lounging. Copious add'l basement work/storage rooms & garage. Walk Score 90! Nr Berk Bowl, W. Foods, cafes & restaurants galore, UC, Elmwood Theater & shops, Halcyon park, Yoga, Pilates, BART & more. Don't Miss.

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40568412

Apr 4, 2012

Sold

$575,000

$531/sq ft

Apr 3, 2012

Pending

—

Apr 3, 2012

Listed

$575,000

$531/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40177826

Jul 26, 2006

Sold

$633,000

$585/sq ft

Jul 14, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jul 2, 2006

Contingent

—

Jun 15, 2006

Listed

$629,000

$581/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22034661

Nov 27, 2002

Sold

$510,000

$471/sq ft

Nov 6, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Oct 23, 2002

Listed

$495,000

$457/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%)

$596,925 + $1,392,825

$1,989,750

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%)

$596,925 + $1,392,825

$1,989,750

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 Jul 27, 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

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Interior Features
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Other
Rooms Total: 5

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,082

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard
Fencing: Fenced

Property Information
Living Area: 1082
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1925

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 2880
Lot Size Area: 0.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Features: Level

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

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 Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Estimated sale price

$1.52M – $1.84M

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Home values near 2159 Emerson St

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 \| 1.5 Baths \| 1055 Sq. Ft.	$1,432,796

Address	Redfin Estimate
2129 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1373 Sq. Ft.	$1,386,821
2140 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 997 Sq. Ft.	$1,091,620

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.	$1,449,981

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