2249 Ward St is a 1,142 square foot house on a 3,420 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 01, 1994 for $176,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,180,833.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
3,420 sq ftLot Size
$1,034Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,180,833
$1.0M since sold in June 1994$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 9.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Jun 17, 2024 • Final
Minor
Tear off the old roofing and install new 30-year composition shingles and torch-down roofing.
Roofing
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.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LEONARD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,142
Building Sq. Ft: 1,142
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 1&4
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,420
Legal Lot Number: 1&4
Legal Block Number: W
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0785
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 35
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,142
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,420 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1932
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 171800500
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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 86° 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.12M – $1.36M
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