Beautiful home located in the hot and trendy SW Berkeley, close to nearby restaurants and shops. A walk away from Berkeley Bowl and San Pablo Park. A freshly landscaped front yard guides you in to this beautifully updated modern home. All the interiors have been recently painted along with a brand-new kitchen that has been recently remodeled to a contemporary design. Very large driveway with a two-car detached garage and nice size backyard that includes a kids playground. The two-car garage can possibly be re-zoned and re-done as an additional dwelling unit. You will have to contact Berkeley city planning to verify. Don’t miss your chance to land the perfect home in popular Berkeley!
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
4,180 sq ftLot Size
$1,091Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Anwar Alkabs•DRE #02042383• KW Advisors East Bay
Bought with Joe Polacco•DRE #01918098• Grobecker Holland Int'l
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40816221
Jun 29, 2018
Sold
$860,000
$808/sq ft
Jun 29, 2018
Sold
$860,000
$808/sq ft
Jun 2, 2018
Pending
—
May 10, 2018
Price Changed
$798,000
$749/sq ft
Apr 4, 2018
Listed
$949,995
$892/sq ft
Apr 4, 2018
Listed
$798,000
$749/sq ft
Beautiful home located in the hot and trendy SW Berkeley, close to nearby restaurants and shops. A walk away from Berkeley Bowl and San Pablo Park. A freshly landscaped front yard guides you in to this beautifully updated modern home. All the interiors have been recently painted along with a brand-new kitchen that has been recently remodeled to a contemporary design. Very large driveway with a two-car detached garage and nice size backyard that includes a kids playground. The two-car garage can possibly be re-zoned and re-done as an additional dwelling unit. You will have to contact Berkeley city planning to verify. Don’t miss your chance to land the perfect home in popular Berkeley!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,584 (+8.1%)
$551,266 + $446,815
$998,081
2024
$14,415 (+2.5%)
$540,459 + $438,056
$978,515
2023
$14,069 (+2.1%)
$529,862 + $429,467
$959,329
2022
$13,785 (−0.3%)
$509,290 + $412,793
$922,083
2021
$13,833 (+4.8%)
$509,290 + $412,793
$922,083
2020
$13,198 (+3.2%)
$499,305 + $404,700
$904,005
2019
$12,792 (+247.0%)
$494,190 + $400,554
$894,744
2018
$3,686 (+4.6%)
$484,500 + $392,700
$877,200
2017
$3,525 (+5.6%)
$52,775 + $80,660
$133,435
2016
$3,338 (+1.9%)
$52,775 + $80,660
$133,435
2015
$3,275 (+1.9%)
$51,740 + $79,078
$130,818
2014
$3,215 (+0.9%)
$49,965 + $76,365
$126,330
2013
$3,187 (+9.5%)
$49,965 + $76,365
$126,330
2012
$2,910 (−19.0%)
$49,739 + $76,021
$125,760
2011
$3,592 (+0.6%)
$48,764 + $74,530
$123,294
2010
$3,569 (+1.0%)
$47,808 + $73,069
$120,877
2009
$3,533 (+11.0%)
$47,451 + $72,523
$119,974
2008
$3,182
$47,564 + $72,696
$120,260
Tax history for 2530 Mathews St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,584 (+8.1%)
$551,266 + $446,815
$998,081
2024
$14,415 (+2.5%)
$540,459 + $438,056
$978,515
2023
$14,069 (+2.1%)
$529,862 + $429,467
$959,329
2022
$13,785 (−0.3%)
$509,290 + $412,793
$922,083
2021
$13,833 (+4.8%)
$509,290 + $412,793
$922,083
2020
$13,198 (+3.2%)
$499,305 + $404,700
$904,005
2019
$12,792 (+247.0%)
$494,190 + $400,554
$894,744
2018
$3,686 (+4.6%)
$484,500 + $392,700
$877,200
2017
$3,525 (+5.6%)
$52,775 + $80,660
$133,435
2016
$3,338 (+1.9%)
$52,775 + $80,660
$133,435
2015
$3,275 (+1.9%)
$51,740 + $79,078
$130,818
2014
$3,215 (+0.9%)
$49,965 + $76,365
$126,330
2013
$3,187 (+9.5%)
$49,965 + $76,365
$126,330
2012
$2,910 (−19.0%)
$49,739 + $76,021
$125,760
2011
$3,592 (+0.6%)
$48,764 + $74,530
$123,294
2010
$3,569 (+1.0%)
$47,808 + $73,069
$120,877
2009
$3,533 (+11.0%)
$47,451 + $72,523
$119,974
2008
$3,182
$47,564 + $72,696
$120,260
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,180 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
1,065
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 178400200
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
Mar 7, 2022 • Final
Minor
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Drive Through, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Other
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,065
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1065
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1924
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4180
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,065
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,180 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 178400200
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
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.10M – $1.34M
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