Originally built in 1909 and completely reimagined from the ground up, this Berkeley home offers a fresh take on modern living, with an open floor plan, generous gathering spaces, and beautiful connections to the outdoors. The main level centers around an expansive kitchen and dining area, anchored by a substantial island and designed for effortless entertaining. Just beyond, the great room opens through accordion doors to a landscaped back garden, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. An ensuite bedroom, dedicated office, laundry room, and powder room complete the level. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers two walk-in closets, a private balcony, and a luxurious ensuite bath with a deep soaking tub and generous wet room. Two additional bedrooms share a beautifully appointed hall bath. The family room is a bright, elevated retreat, with a dramatic skylight illuminating the staircase and a balcony overlooking the Berkeley Hills. Outside, a landscaped garden, patio, lawn, and multiple outdoor spaces provide room to gather, dine, and unwind. Thoroughly renovated throughout, the home combines contemporary design with the ease and comfort of new construction- thoughtfully planned for the way we live today. Home Energy Score of 10!
Single-familyProperty Type
1909Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$789Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Claudia Mills•DRE #01881682• KW Advisors East Bay
West Berkeley, located between San Pablo Avenue and the San Francisco Bay, is an industrial and artsy Berkeley neighborhood with a working waterfront and maker warehouses. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Fourth Street and Hearst Avenue, where design-forward shops, cafes, and galleries line a walkable retail strip. Converted factories, low-slung workshops, and live-work style buildings give the streets a utilitarian, creative edge. The Berkeley Marina and César Chávez Park frame the western horizon with wide paths and open sky. Local pillars include the Berkeley Art Center, The Freight, and Takara Sake USA. Food and drink landmarks such as Acme Bread and Fieldwork Brewing Company add a distinctly local rhythm.
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Market insights
2619 Mathews St · $1,840,000
DAYS ON MARKET
14 days
The average home goes pending in 17 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.0%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,840,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,269,834. (31% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining area
Family room
Office
Updated kitchen
Skylight(s)
No steps to entry / main entry
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom retreat
Primary bedroom suite on street level
Two bedrooms on upper level
One bedroom on street level
Bathrooms
Four bathrooms total (three full, one partial)
Updated baths with tile and double vanities
Primary bath with solid surface, tile, tub, double vanity and window
Other baths include tile, tub and window
Kitchen
Stone counters
Kitchen island
Built-in oven
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
220-volt outlet in kitchen
Updated kitchen features
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Laundry facility on street level
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Tile
Engineered wood
Heating & cooling
Heat pump (air)
Central air
Exterior features
Front yard with landscaping
Back and side landscaping
Automatic sprinklers
Garden / play area
Patio
Roof deck
Corner, level, premium landscaped lot
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property built in 1909
South-facing
Modern model (mobile-home info listed as Modern)
Parking
Attached garage with interior access
Covered parking (1 space)
Garage door opener
Construction
Stucco and wood siding exterior
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
New construction (builder: Millennium Living)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
220 volts available in kitchen
Owner-reported insulation and energy-efficient appliances
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41147667
Sep 23, 2026
Pending
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Sep 9, 2026
Listed
$1,840,000
$789/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41101847
Jul 24, 2025
Sold
$825,000
$354/sq ft
Jul 3, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 18, 2025
Listed
$749,000
$321/sq ft
+3
Shovel ready opportunity to hit the ground running on this beautifully designed remodel/addition with approved AUP! Completed: As-builts, survey, historical records search and submission; geotech engineer and soil analysis, preliminary structural engineering calculations and foundation planning,SB-9 and 2nd curb cut feasibility analysis. Perfect for contractors and investors who know that time is money, or buyers who love the idea of building their own modern home in a great location, close to Berkeley Bowl West, International district and 4th St shops and restaurants, plus convenient freeway access. Plans are to convert the existing 1-story 2br/1ba home (1011 sf)* to a 3-story 5BR/2.5 home (2151 sf) with a new curb cut on Mathews St and an attached garage. 1st floor: open concept living/dining/kitchen plus 1 bedroom, powder room, laundry. 2nd floor: 3 BR/2BA (includes a primary suite) and family room. 3rd floor: bedroom or enviable home office with a roof deck providing a fabulous view of the hills. The back yard is south facing, for great sun and gardening galore. Garage w/ interior access. You can be the one to realize this extraordinary vision! *Architectural plans convey; buyer to investigate. *SQ FT differs. Buyer to investigate.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41053108
Apr 19, 2024
Sold
$750,000
$322/sq ft
Mar 31, 2024
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2024
Listed
$699,000
$300/sq ft
+19
Unique opportunity to cast vision into legacy home in desireable neighborhood. Listed for the first time in decades, this Berkeley bungalow has been part of a family estate for over sixty years. Corner lot with modest-sized backyard and side access allow optionality to construct the home or create a private oasis. Buyers with building experience may value the possiblity of adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or lifing the home to add living space. Excellent proximity to nearby schools, parks, shops, and I-80.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,440 (+257.2%)
$247,500 + $577,500
$825,000
2024
$3,762 (+4.3%)
$229,500 + $535,500
$765,000
2023
$3,607 (−1.1%)
$28,123 + $14,422
$42,545
2022
$3,645 (+0.9%)
$27,031 + $13,862
$40,893
2021
$3,613 (+7.5%)
$27,031 + $13,862
$40,893
2020
$3,360 (+7.0%)
$26,501 + $13,590
$40,091
2019
$3,139 (+3.6%)
$26,229 + $13,451
$39,680
2018
$3,031 (+4.9%)
$25,715 + $13,187
$38,902
2017
$2,889 (+7.0%)
$24,717 + $12,675
$37,392
2016
$2,699 (+2.5%)
$24,717 + $12,675
$37,392
2015
$2,634 (+2.9%)
$24,232 + $12,426
$36,658
2014
$2,561 (+8.6%)
$23,401 + $12,000
$35,401
2013
$2,357 (+2.9%)
$23,401 + $12,000
$35,401
2012
$2,290 (+4.5%)
$23,295 + $11,946
$35,241
2011
$2,192 (+0.3%)
$22,838 + $11,712
$34,550
2010
$2,186 (+1.9%)
$22,390 + $11,482
$33,872
2009
$2,145 (+14.5%)
$22,223 + $11,396
$33,619
2008
$1,874
$22,276 + $11,423
$33,699
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1909
Finished Sq. Ft.
985
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
985
Year built
1909
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 178801200
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
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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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94702
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Berkeley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2619 Mathews St
$2,593,442
$753K over list price of $1.84M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $2.0M.