For sale

$1,900,000

Est. $12,924/mo —

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4 ba

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2,139

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2529 Ellsworth St, Berkeley, CA 94704

About this home

2529 Ellsworth Street is an opportunity no investor interested in Bay Area real estate should pass on. Well-located four-unit multifamily property in the heart of Berkeley, just five blocks from UC Berkeley. It features a desirable unit mix of two 1-bedroom units and two studios, making it ideal for strong and consistent rental income. Positioned between Telegraph Avenue and Shattuck Avenue, the property benefits from excellent walkability and close proximity to shopping, dining, banking, and everyday conveniences. The building offers onsite parking—an uncommon amenity in this high-demand neighborhood. Open Sun 8/8, 2:00-4:00pm

Multi-familyProperty Type

1909Year Built

3,900 sq ftLot Size

$888Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Xiuju Sun •DRE #01945799 • Compass

Listing updated: Aug 26, 2026 at 01:17am

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41128829

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$12,924 per month

Principal and interest$10,628

Property taxes

$1,979

HOA dues

Home insurance

$317

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Sylvia Mendez Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Willard Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

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About The

Leonard

The Leonard, located between Downtown Berkeley and the UC Berkeley campus edge, is a residential and mixed-use Berkeley neighborhood with early-20th-century apartment houses and a walkable, café-lined street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Shattuck Avenue at University Avenue, where coffee counters, indie bookstores, and small restaurants keep sidewalks active from morning to late. Architectural cues run from classic brick walk-ups to mid-century infill near major corridors. The Gourmet Ghetto’s culinary landmarks sit just to the north, shaping a food-forward rhythm. Transit and bike routes thread through, with BART and bus lines anchoring daily movement. Pocket parks and campus-adjacent greenspaces add breathing room between commercial blocks.

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Offer insights

2529 Ellsworth St · $1,900,000

Strong offer

$1.87M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $1.87M+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Updated bathrooms
Updated kitchen

Bathrooms
Four units with one bathroom each

Kitchen
Updated kitchens in units

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Hardwood throughout
Laminate
Vinyl

Heating & cooling
Wall furnaces
Some units have air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 2529 Ellsworth St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41128829

Aug 19, 2026

Price Changed

$1,900,000

$888/sq ft

Jun 12, 2026

Listed

$1,980,000

$926/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40988748

Apr 14, 2022

Sold

$1,870,000

$874/sq ft

Apr 13, 2022

Pending

—

Apr 13, 2022

Listed

$1,870,000

$874/sq ft

RENT. #1

Jan 23, 2022

Price Changed

$2,375

$1/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40909993

Sep 9, 2020

Sold

$1,200,000

$561/sq ft

Jul 14, 2020

Pending

—

Jun 26, 2020

Listed

$1,300,000

$608/sq ft

+15

Check out the 3D virtual tour! A four-unit (2, 1-BR — 2 Studios) multifamily property set in an absolutely stunning location, 2529 Ellsworth Street is an opportunity no investor interested in Bay Area real estate should pass on. Ideally positioned just five blocks from the UC Berkeley Campus and flanked by Telegraph Avenue to the east and Shattuck Avenue to the west, this property will always be in demand with renters as evidenced by its already well-established strong rental history. In addition to its spacious units, 2529 Ellsworth offers residents onsite parking (ideal for such a busy neighborhood) and a tidy, south facing facade that gets plenty of sun all year long. From the front door, any basic need imaginable can be met by foot in less than five-minutes—groceries, banking, recreation, entertainment, retail, and more.

Public Records

Nov 30, 2000

Sold

$170,000

$79/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,977 (+7.9%)

$495,000 + $1,155,000

$1,650,000

2024

$27,769 (+2.0%)

$595,333 + $1,389,110

$1,984,443

2023

$27,225 (+43.7%)

$583,664 + $1,361,883

$1,945,547

2022

$18,941 (−0.2%)

$367,200 + $856,800

$1,224,000

2021

$18,989 (+299.3%)

$367,200 + $856,800

$1,224,000

2020

$4,756 (+9.9%)

$360,000 + $840,000

$1,200,000

2019

$4,326 (+3.0%)

$82,052 + $19,055

$101,107

2018

$4,199 (+4.8%)

$80,443 + $18,682

$99,125

2017

$4,006 (+7.9%)

$77,320 + $17,956

$95,276

2016

$3,713 (+1.9%)

$77,320 + $17,956

$95,276

2015

$3,642 (−4.7%)

$75,804 + $17,604

$93,408

2014

$3,821 (+2.2%)

$73,203 + $17,000

$90,203

2013

$3,739 (+3.4%)

$73,203 + $17,000

$90,203

2012

$3,615 (+3.7%)

$72,872 + $16,924

$89,796

2011

$3,485 (+1.9%)

$71,443 + $16,592

$88,035

2010

$3,420 (+1.1%)

$70,043 + $16,266

$86,309

2009

$3,382 (+8.6%)

$69,519 + $16,145

$85,664

2008

$3,114

$69,685 + $16,183

$85,868

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,900 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1948

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,139

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,139

Year built

1909

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Alameda County

APN

055 183202000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

R-2A

Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District

The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space

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

Berkeley, CA • 94704

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

83/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Berkeley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9 hrs

4.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 2529 Ellsworth St

$1,810,006

$90K under list price of $1.90M

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