Freshly updated two bedroom, one bath bungalow on a private, tree lined street. Original hardwood floors, pristine eat-in kitchen, and large sunny back deck are just a few of the highlights. Convenient to the Berkeley Bowl West, San Pablo park, and shops and restaurants on San Pablo.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
3,520 sq ftLot Size
$1,147Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Saraya Motley•DRE #01265873• Pacific Union International
Listed by Simon Motley•DRE #01798658• Pacific Union International
Bought with Gillian Leslie•DRE #01741458• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Patrick Leaper•DRE #00408309• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40674668
Oct 27, 2014
Sold
$650,000
$642/sq ft
Oct 1, 2014
Pending
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Sep 19, 2014
Listed
$579,000
$572/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40288531
Sep 14, 2007
Sold
$542,000
$535/sq ft
Aug 15, 2007
Listing Removed
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Aug 8, 2007
Listed
$529,000
$522/sq ft
+4
Come and take a new look @ this Berkeley Charmer on a GREAT street! Refinished Hardwd floors , Eat in Kitchen, Fireplace, Huge deck for entertaining, updated bathroom....ready for your Buyers. Attached garage with Auto-sprinklers system and Quaint Yard. Staged and ready to Show!
CRMLS #FR2068643
Jul 1, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jun 22, 2007
Price Changed
$565,000
$558/sq ft
Jun 18, 2007
Price Changed
$590,000
$582/sq ft
Jun 13, 2007
Price Changed
$565,000
$558/sq ft
Apr 10, 2007
Price Changed
$590,000
$582/sq ft
Jan 15, 2007
Listed
$615,000
$607/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,320 (+8.6%)
$239,038 + $557,757
$796,795
2024
$11,348 (+2.1%)
$234,352 + $546,823
$781,175
2023
$11,117 (+1.7%)
$229,758 + $536,103
$765,861
2022
$10,931 (−0.3%)
$220,837 + $515,287
$736,124
2021
$10,963 (+5.2%)
$220,837 + $515,287
$736,124
2020
$10,418 (+3.6%)
$216,508 + $505,186
$721,694
2019
$10,054 (+1.6%)
$214,289 + $500,008
$714,297
2018
$9,893 (+3.7%)
$210,089 + $490,207
$700,296
2017
$9,539 (+3.0%)
$201,932 + $471,175
$673,107
2016
$9,261 (+1.3%)
$201,932 + $471,175
$673,107
2015
$9,142 (+37.8%)
$197,973 + $461,938
$659,911
2014
$6,634 (+14.3%)
$132,000 + $308,000
$440,000
2013
$5,803 (+0.6%)
$132,000 + $308,000
$440,000
2012
$5,770 (−10.3%)
$110,400 + $257,600
$368,000
2011
$6,431 (−10.0%)
$112,500 + $262,500
$375,000
2010
$7,146 (−0.9%)
$129,300 + $301,700
$431,000
2009
$7,210 (−6.4%)
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
2008
$7,702
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
Tax history for 2616 Mathews St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,320 (+8.6%)
$239,038 + $557,757
$796,795
2024
$11,348 (+2.1%)
$234,352 + $546,823
$781,175
2023
$11,117 (+1.7%)
$229,758 + $536,103
$765,861
2022
$10,931 (−0.3%)
$220,837 + $515,287
$736,124
2021
$10,963 (+5.2%)
$220,837 + $515,287
$736,124
2020
$10,418 (+3.6%)
$216,508 + $505,186
$721,694
2019
$10,054 (+1.6%)
$214,289 + $500,008
$714,297
2018
$9,893 (+3.7%)
$210,089 + $490,207
$700,296
2017
$9,539 (+3.0%)
$201,932 + $471,175
$673,107
2016
$9,261 (+1.3%)
$201,932 + $471,175
$673,107
2015
$9,142 (+37.8%)
$197,973 + $461,938
$659,911
2014
$6,634 (+14.3%)
$132,000 + $308,000
$440,000
2013
$5,803 (+0.6%)
$132,000 + $308,000
$440,000
2012
$5,770 (−10.3%)
$110,400 + $257,600
$368,000
2011
$6,431 (−10.0%)
$112,500 + $262,500
$375,000
2010
$7,146 (−0.9%)
$129,300 + $301,700
$431,000
2009
$7,210 (−6.4%)
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
2008
$7,702
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
*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
3,520 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1932
Sq. Ft.
1,013
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 178500300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Aug 15, 2022 • Final
Minor
Install a Mitsubishi heat pump and a multi-position air handling unit. Install a dedicated 220v electrical circuit.
Electrical
HVAC
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Range, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
Upper Level Features: 1 Bedroom
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Eat In Kitchen,Range/Oven Built-in,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,013
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1013
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1924
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3520
Lot Size Area: 0.080808
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.080808
Lot Features: Level, Regular
Zoning: 1001
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Floor Furnace
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,013
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,520 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1932
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 178500300
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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Berkeley, CA • 94702
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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.10M – $1.34M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2014. This data may not match public records. Learn more.