2537 Ellsworth St is a 8,244 square foot multi-family home on a 5,716 square foot lot with 18 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 10, 2023 for $2,300,000.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
5,716 sq ftLot Size
$279Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41113741
Jan 26, 2026
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41084589
Jun 26, 2025
Listing Removed
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Public Records
May 10, 2023
Sold
$2,300,000
$279/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$48,428 (+14.2%)
$1,146,096 + $1,345,029
$2,491,125
2024
$42,392 (+135.8%)
$1,123,632 + $1,318,666
$2,442,298
2023
$17,975 (+3.7%)
$1,101,600 + $1,239,810
$2,341,410
2022
$17,334 (+1.0%)
$99,577 + $242,128
$341,705
2021
$17,168 (+11.1%)
$99,577 + $242,128
$341,705
2020
$15,452 (+11.0%)
$97,625 + $237,381
$335,006
2019
$13,927 (+3.1%)
$96,624 + $234,947
$331,571
2018
$13,509 (+4.6%)
$94,730 + $230,342
$325,072
2017
$12,909 (+8.4%)
$91,052 + $221,398
$312,450
2016
$11,914 (+2.1%)
$91,052 + $221,398
$312,450
2015
$11,672
$89,266 + $217,057
$306,323
2014
$11,667 (+1.6%)
$86,203 + $209,609
$295,812
2013
$11,487 (+3.3%)
$86,203 + $209,609
$295,812
2012
$11,124 (+2.7%)
$85,814 + $208,663
$294,477
2011
$10,830 (+1.8%)
$84,132 + $204,571
$288,703
2010
$10,641 (−1.1%)
$82,482 + $200,561
$283,043
2009
$10,763 (+8.1%)
$81,866 + $199,062
$280,928
2008
$9,957
$82,061 + $199,536
$281,597
Tax history for 2537 Ellsworth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$48,428 (+14.2%)
$1,146,096 + $1,345,029
$2,491,125
2024
$42,392 (+135.8%)
$1,123,632 + $1,318,666
$2,442,298
2023
$17,975 (+3.7%)
$1,101,600 + $1,239,810
$2,341,410
2022
$17,334 (+1.0%)
$99,577 + $242,128
$341,705
2021
$17,168 (+11.1%)
$99,577 + $242,128
$341,705
2020
$15,452 (+11.0%)
$97,625 + $237,381
$335,006
2019
$13,927 (+3.1%)
$96,624 + $234,947
$331,571
2018
$13,509 (+4.6%)
$94,730 + $230,342
$325,072
2017
$12,909 (+8.4%)
$91,052 + $221,398
$312,450
2016
$11,914 (+2.1%)
$91,052 + $221,398
$312,450
2015
$11,672
$89,266 + $217,057
$306,323
2014
$11,667 (+1.6%)
$86,203 + $209,609
$295,812
2013
$11,487 (+3.3%)
$86,203 + $209,609
$295,812
2012
$11,124 (+2.7%)
$85,814 + $208,663
$294,477
2011
$10,830 (+1.8%)
$84,132 + $204,571
$288,703
2010
$10,641 (−1.1%)
$82,482 + $200,561
$283,043
2009
$10,763 (+8.1%)
$81,866 + $199,062
$280,928
2008
$9,957
$82,061 + $199,536
$281,597
*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-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
Dec 3, 2024 • Final
Building
New construction
Sep 26, 2024 • Final
Building
New construction
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: 36
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LEONARD BERKELEY
Living Sq. Ft: 8,244
Building Sq. Ft: 8,244
# of Units: 9
# of Stories: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,716
Legal Lot Number: 17
Legal Block Number: B
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1312
County Use Description: MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 18
Baths: 16.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,244
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,716 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Alameda County
APN: 055 183201700
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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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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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