A Fourplex in a prime Berkeley location, just blocks from Elmwood, UC Berkeley, and Berkeley Bowl! The detached structure is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home and there is a charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit, offering excellent flexibility. This property features a newer foundation with seismic upgrades, a newer roofs on both buildings, and is sewer and BESO compliant. Built in 1905, it retains much of its original charm while boasting strong rental income and tenants who take great care of their spaces. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41082442
Feb 26, 2025
Sold
$1,401,000
$530/sq ft
Jan 29, 2025
Pending
—
Jan 15, 2025
Listed
$1,395,000
$528/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40745545
Aug 18, 2016
Sold
$1,100,000
$416/sq ft
Jul 19, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2016
Listed
$1,100,000
$416/sq ft
+22
Duplex with two non conforming units. Registered with Berkeley Rent board as 4 units. 3 units in the main building & one detached 3 bed/2 bath cottage. Great upside potential.
SDMLS #301752771
Aug 18, 2016
Sold
$1,100,000
$416/sq ft
Jun 17, 2016
Listed
$1,100,000
$416/sq ft
+20
Duplex with two non conforming units. Registered with Berkeley Rent board as 4 units. 3 units in the main building & one detached 3 bed/2 bath cottage. Great upside potential.
Duplex with two non conforming units. Registered with Berkeley Rent board as 4 units. 3 units in the main building & one detached 3 bed/2 bath cottage. Great upside potential.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,431 (+9.1%)
$428,706 + $1,000,314
$1,429,020
2024
$21,478 (+3.2%)
$522,252 + $754,364
$1,276,616
2023
$20,809 (+3.0%)
$512,014 + $739,576
$1,251,590
2022
$20,212 (−0.3%)
$492,133 + $710,859
$1,202,992
2021
$20,265 (+4.7%)
$492,133 + $710,859
$1,202,992
2020
$19,350 (+3.3%)
$482,485 + $696,923
$1,179,408
2019
$18,734 (+2.0%)
$477,540 + $689,780
$1,167,320
2018
$18,370 (+3.4%)
$468,180 + $676,260
$1,144,440
2017
$17,761 (+266.5%)
$450,000 + $650,000
$1,100,000
2016
$4,846 (+46.4%)
$450,000 + $650,000
$1,100,000
2015
$3,311 (−50.6%)
$47,843 + $22,782
$70,625
2014
$6,699 (+12.2%)
$46,202 + $22,000
$68,202
2013
$5,972 (+7.5%)
$46,202 + $22,000
$68,202
2012
$5,554 (−3.1%)
$45,993 + $21,901
$67,894
2011
$5,734 (+8.0%)
$45,091 + $21,472
$66,563
2010
$5,307 (−1.8%)
$44,207 + $21,051
$65,258
2009
$5,402 (+17.8%)
$43,877 + $20,893
$64,770
2008
$4,586
$43,981 + $20,943
$64,924
Tax history for 2401 Ward St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,431 (+9.1%)
$428,706 + $1,000,314
$1,429,020
2024
$21,478 (+3.2%)
$522,252 + $754,364
$1,276,616
2023
$20,809 (+3.0%)
$512,014 + $739,576
$1,251,590
2022
$20,212 (−0.3%)
$492,133 + $710,859
$1,202,992
2021
$20,265 (+4.7%)
$492,133 + $710,859
$1,202,992
2020
$19,350 (+3.3%)
$482,485 + $696,923
$1,179,408
2019
$18,734 (+2.0%)
$477,540 + $689,780
$1,167,320
2018
$18,370 (+3.4%)
$468,180 + $676,260
$1,144,440
2017
$17,761 (+266.5%)
$450,000 + $650,000
$1,100,000
2016
$4,846 (+46.4%)
$450,000 + $650,000
$1,100,000
2015
$3,311 (−50.6%)
$47,843 + $22,782
$70,625
2014
$6,699 (+12.2%)
$46,202 + $22,000
$68,202
2013
$5,972 (+7.5%)
$46,202 + $22,000
$68,202
2012
$5,554 (−3.1%)
$45,993 + $21,901
$67,894
2011
$5,734 (+8.0%)
$45,091 + $21,472
$66,563
2010
$5,307 (−1.8%)
$44,207 + $21,051
$65,258
2009
$5,402 (+17.8%)
$43,877 + $20,893
$64,770
2008
$4,586
$43,981 + $20,943
$64,924
*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
8
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,063 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
3,100
Year built
1905
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
054 171400900
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
Jan 8, 2020 • Final
Plan check
Submit a revision for a shear wall detail.
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
Parking Features: No Parking on Site
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Storage
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Carpet, Wood
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1.2
Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 4 Information
Unit 4 # of Bathrooms: 2
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 4
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,642
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 2642
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
Year Built: 1905
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4063
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,100
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,063 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 171400900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.84M – $2.23M
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