Off market sep 2025 for $2.1M

$1,591,285

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $14,428/mo

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3 ba

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2,040

sq ft

2516 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 94702

About this home

Welcome to 2516 Mathews Street, a classic Craftsman Home! This home has some modern upgrades and can be transformed into a charming and updated masterpiece. This well kept 2 bedroom, 1 bath home sits in the wonderful neighborhood in Berkeley that is central to all: dining, shops, BART, theaters, museums, Berkeley Bowl, farmers' market, UC Berkeley and more! You will love this location. Just blocks to several coffee shops, eateries and restaurants. Considered a walkers and bikers paradise. With your very own personal touch, this home has boundless potential!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

4,545 sq ftLot Size

$780Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Darryl Ahmad •DRE #02079801 • Intero Real Estate Services

Bought with Melody Hultgren •DRE #01379851 • Nova Real Estate

Bought with Patrick MacCartee •DRE #02142693 • Nova Real Estate

Source:MLSListings #ML81885802

Redfin Estimate

$1,591,285

$509K since sold in September 2025$67K since September

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This home's estimate is 28% higher than the average sale price ($1.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,113,000
A
2 beds1 bath1,066 sq ft
2426 West St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$825,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,190 sq ft
2534 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,355,000
C
2 beds1 bath998 sq ft
2220 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD JUL 4, 2026
$1,600,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,039 sq ft
1226 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,225,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
1644 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,341,539
F
2 beds1 bath1,172 sq ft
1539 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94703

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Market trends in 94702, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

130.0%

2.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

0 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 2516 Mathews St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 29, 2025

Sold

$2,100,000

$1,029/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41098452

Jul 30, 2025

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41080428

Apr 4, 2025

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41028595

Jul 28, 2023

Listing Removed

—

MLSListings #ML81885802

May 2, 2022

Sold

$1,210,000

$593/sq ft

Apr 20, 2022

Pending

—

Apr 6, 2022

Listed

$999,999

$490/sq ft

San Francisco MLS #81885802

May 2, 2022

Sold

$1,210,000

$593/sq ft

Apr 6, 2022

Listed

$999,999

$490/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,368 (+13.0%)

$630,000 + $1,470,000

$2,100,000

2024

$19,797 (+18.6%)

$396,000 + $924,000

$1,320,000

2023

$16,686 (+339.3%)

$354,000 + $826,000

$1,180,000

2022

$3,798 (+0.9%)

$24,490 + $23,103

$47,593

2021

$3,766 (+7.6%)

$24,490 + $23,103

$47,593

2020

$3,501 (+7.0%)

$24,009 + $22,650

$46,659

2019

$3,271 (+3.5%)

$23,763 + $22,418

$46,181

2018

$3,160 (+4.8%)

$23,297 + $21,979

$45,276

2017

$3,014 (+7.0%)

$22,393 + $21,125

$43,518

2016

$2,818 (−4.9%)

$22,393 + $21,125

$43,518

2015

$2,963 (+32.7%)

$21,954 + $20,711

$42,665

2014

$2,233 (+5.4%)

$21,200 + $20,000

$41,200

2013

$2,118 (+3.1%)

$21,200 + $20,000

$41,200

2012

$2,055 (+4.7%)

$21,105 + $19,910

$41,015

2011

$1,962 (−0.1%)

$20,691 + $19,520

$40,211

2010

$1,964 (+1.6%)

$20,285 + $19,137

$39,422

2009

$1,933 (+12.8%)

$20,134 + $18,994

$39,128

2008

$1,713

$20,182 + $19,039

$39,221

Tax history for 2516 Mathews St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,368 (+13.0%)

$630,000 + $1,470,000

$2,100,000

2024

$19,797 (+18.6%)

$396,000 + $924,000

$1,320,000

2023

$16,686 (+339.3%)

$354,000 + $826,000

$1,180,000

2022

$3,798 (+0.9%)

$24,490 + $23,103

$47,593

2021

$3,766 (+7.6%)

$24,490 + $23,103

$47,593

2020

$3,501 (+7.0%)

$24,009 + $22,650

$46,659

2019

$3,271 (+3.5%)

$23,763 + $22,418

$46,181

2018

$3,160 (+4.8%)

$23,297 + $21,979

$45,276

2017

$3,014 (+7.0%)

$22,393 + $21,125

$43,518

2016

$2,818 (−4.9%)

$22,393 + $21,125

$43,518

2015

$2,963 (+32.7%)

$21,954 + $20,711

$42,665

2014

$2,233 (+5.4%)

$21,200 + $20,000

$41,200

2013

$2,118 (+3.1%)

$21,200 + $20,000

$41,200

2012

$2,055 (+4.7%)

$21,105 + $19,910

$41,015

2011

$1,962 (−0.1%)

$20,691 + $19,520

$40,211

2010

$1,964 (+1.6%)

$20,285 + $19,137

$39,422

2009

$1,933 (+12.8%)

$20,134 + $18,994

$39,128

2008

$1,713

$20,182 + $19,039

$39,221

*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-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

Nov 22, 2024 • Final

Plan check

Reconfigure the stairs, convert a bathtub to a shower, and expand a bedroom. Relocate the water heater, install fiber cement siding, and remove a skylight. Update the roof and canopy designs and adjust window placements.

Bathroom

Plumbing

Remodel

Dec 6, 2022 • Final

Pre-app

Construct a new accessory dwelling unit.

ADU

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

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,040
Building Sq. Ft: 2,040
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,545
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1043
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,545 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1931
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 178100400

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Oxford Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 82° 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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Berkeley, CA • 94702

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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

$1.51M – $1.83M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2526 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 952 Sq. Ft.	$2,208,680
2530 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1065 Sq. Ft.	$1,141,619

Address	Redfin Estimate
2507 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 901 Sq. Ft.	$1,015,023
2512 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1110 Sq. Ft.	$1,205,982

Address	Redfin Estimate
2511 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1475 Sq. Ft.	$1,473,863
2515 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1051 Sq. Ft.	$937,971

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