Located in Berkeley's delightful Elmwood neighborhood, this updated Urban Farmhouse offers a blend of original charm and modern convenience. Reimagined and renovated, the residence boasts an open kitchen featuring a Viking gas range, stone countertops, ample cabinetry and skylights. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area, while the adjacent living room includes built-in shelving, hardwood floors, and high ceilings. The main level also offers a half bathroom and convenient access to the landscaped backyard equipped with a separate accessory unit with a full bath; a guest space for friends/family or super commutable home office! Upstairs are three bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms, including a primary suite. Enjoy modern comforts such as dual pane windows, a mini-split air conditioning system, and rooftop solar panels. The yard, accessible from the living room or kitchen's French doors, opens to a spacious deck and patio perfect for gardening and enjoying the Bay Area sunshine. Off street driveway parking with an electric car charger plus a one car garage. With a "Very Walkable" score of 91, this residence offers easy access to local amenities, neighborhood schools, Whole Foods, and the unique shops of College Avenue.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
3,300 sq ftLot Size
$1,210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Arechiga•DRE #01388149• The Grubb Co. Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41095528
Jun 6, 2025
Sold
$1,750,000
$966/sq ft
May 19, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 30, 2025
Listed
$1,475,000
$814/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40849447
Feb 15, 2019
Sold
$1,480,000
$817/sq ft
Jan 18, 2019
Pending
—
Jan 9, 2019
Listed
$1,095,000
$605/sq ft
Exceptional modern Victorian cottage that perfectly blends the California lifestyle with sophisticated elegance. Enjoy the hardwood floors and designer touches throughout the home. Lovely common rooms that include a open living room that flows to a beautiful and spacious dining room and stunning chef’s kitchen with a French door that looks out to the back patio. Chic new kitchen with quartz counters, handsome generously sized marble island, Viking stainless appliances, Italian textured tile wall and plenty of pantry and cabinet spaces. The kitchen opens to a wonderful low maintenance backyard and a paved patio with a majestic Redwood tree. The upper level has three brightly lit bedrooms and two remodeled baths. The master bedroom has an ensuite bath and generous closet space. A separate artist/studio/home office/ guest room with full remodeled bathroom sits in the backyard . Convenient location with an easy stroll to shops, restaurants and public transportation. Walk score 91!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40804108
Mar 2, 2018
Sold
$1,010,000
$558/sq ft
Jan 24, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 7, 2018
Relisted
—
Dec 22, 2017
Pending
—
Nov 17, 2017
Listed
$1,200,000
$663/sq ft
+18
OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS WITH THIS CUSTOM 1923 BERKELEY HOME. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. SOLID PLANK SIDING. 3 BEDROOMS TWO BATHS. SOLID WOOD CRAFTSMAN STYLE WINDOW AND DOOR CASINGS AND BASEBOARDS. CLASSIC CLAW-FOOT TUB IN DOWNSTAIRS BATH. DETACHED SINGLE CAR GARAGE WITH BONUS ROOM AND BATH ATTACHED. JUST A FEW DOORS FROM TELEGRAPH AVE. CLOSE TO HWY FOR EASY ACCESS TO ALL COMMUTES
Public Records
Dec 8, 1989
Sold
$289,000
$160/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 10, 1985
Sold
$163,500
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,432 (+5.5%)
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2024
$23,159 (+3.6%)
$557,750 + $1,093,190
$1,650,940
2023
$22,354
$546,815 + $1,071,757
$1,618,572
2022
$22,361 (+1.3%)
$525,585 + $1,030,146
$1,555,731
2021
$22,065 (+4.6%)
$525,585 + $1,030,146
$1,555,731
2020
$21,085 (+38.8%)
$515,280 + $1,009,948
$1,525,228
2019
$15,196 (+92.6%)
$510,000 + $999,600
$1,509,600
2018
$7,890 (+3.8%)
$309,060 + $721,140
$1,030,200
2017
$7,598 (+3.7%)
$137,436 + $320,685
$458,121
2016
$7,328 (+1.5%)
$137,436 + $320,685
$458,121
2015
$7,219 (+1.0%)
$134,742 + $314,398
$449,140
2014
$7,150 (+0.5%)
$130,119 + $303,611
$433,730
2013
$7,117 (+3.7%)
$130,119 + $303,611
$433,730
2012
$6,862 (+2.3%)
$129,531 + $302,240
$431,771
2011
$6,709 (+0.6%)
$126,992 + $296,314
$423,306
2010
$6,672 (−0.3%)
$124,502 + $290,504
$415,006
2009
$6,691 (+0.8%)
$123,571 + $288,334
$411,905
2008
$6,635
$123,865 + $289,019
$412,884
Tax history for 2355 Woolsey St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,432 (+5.5%)
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2024
$23,159 (+3.6%)
$557,750 + $1,093,190
$1,650,940
2023
$22,354
$546,815 + $1,071,757
$1,618,572
2022
$22,361 (+1.3%)
$525,585 + $1,030,146
$1,555,731
2021
$22,065 (+4.6%)
$525,585 + $1,030,146
$1,555,731
2020
$21,085 (+38.8%)
$515,280 + $1,009,948
$1,525,228
2019
$15,196 (+92.6%)
$510,000 + $999,600
$1,509,600
2018
$7,890 (+3.8%)
$309,060 + $721,140
$1,030,200
2017
$7,598 (+3.7%)
$137,436 + $320,685
$458,121
2016
$7,328 (+1.5%)
$137,436 + $320,685
$458,121
2015
$7,219 (+1.0%)
$134,742 + $314,398
$449,140
2014
$7,150 (+0.5%)
$130,119 + $303,611
$433,730
2013
$7,117 (+3.7%)
$130,119 + $303,611
$433,730
2012
$6,862 (+2.3%)
$129,531 + $302,240
$431,771
2011
$6,709 (+0.6%)
$126,992 + $296,314
$423,306
2010
$6,672 (−0.3%)
$124,502 + $290,504
$415,006
2009
$6,691 (+0.8%)
$123,571 + $288,334
$411,905
2008
$6,635
$123,865 + $289,019
$412,884
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1933
Sq. Ft.
1,360
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
052 155800800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Aug 31, 2018 • Active
Plan check
Correct insulation. Add a laundry room and remove a bathtub from the first-floor bathroom. Reconfigure walls to enlarge a closet and bedroom on the second floor and add a hallway closet.
Bathroom
Remodel
Aug 2, 2018 • Active
Plan check
Remove interior bearing walls on the first floor.
Remodel
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
ADU Baths Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Office, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Upper Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Street Level Features: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Eat-in Kitchen,Gas Range/Cooktop,Kitchen Island,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 7
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,811
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1811
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1923
Has ADU
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3300
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Utilities
Green Features Information
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Green Energy Efficient: Doors
Utility Information
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling: Heat Pump
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1933
County: Alameda County
APN: 052 155800800
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.08M – $2.52M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.