Prepare to fall in love with this versatile, Craftsman charmer in Southwest Berkeley. The cozy main house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a flexible space in the finished attic, while the detached garden cottage in the backyard has another full bathroom, a loft, and adaptable space to be whatever your heart desires. Original details abound with a wood-shingled exterior, hardwood floors, built-ins, and redwood wainscoting in the living room. Functional upgrades include newer energy-efficient windows, a modern furnace, a newer roof, and partial foundation replacement. The remodeled, eat-in kitchen is flooded with natural light. High-end appliances, loads of storage, unique architectural features, and even a little reading nook make it the heart of the home. The private backyard has room to play, garden, or even raise your chickens. Out the door, you are just a block away from fields, courts, and play areas of San Pablo Park, and only a few more blocks to many shops, restaurants, and grocery shopping options.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
2,720 sq ftLot Size
$1,279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Richard Boulet•DRE #02135269• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Wendy Sanda•DRE #00685675• MLSListing
Bought with Katelynn Johnson-medeiros•DRE #01939752• BHHS Drysdale Properties
The cutest little brown shingle of a home that packs it all in! Thoughtfully updated, the main home has 2 bedrooms with a Jack and Jill connecting them. There is also an upstairs finished attic (up a tight spiral staircase) that offers lots of...
storage and options, with low head height. There is a sweet cottage in the yard with a sleep loft. No off street parking.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41059027
Jun 25, 2024
Sold
$1,300,000
$1,257/sq ft
May 24, 2024
Pending
—
May 9, 2024
Listed
$995,000
$962/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40470833
Jul 18, 2010
Sold
$515,000
$498/sq ft
Jun 16, 2010
Pending
—
Jun 9, 2010
Listed
$499,000
$483/sq ft
+4
First time on mkt in 30 yrs.Very special award-winning innovative thoughtful & green remodel by Arkin Tilt. Pathways, fountains & fruit trees. Garage converted to "Barn" with loft. 100 yo pristine craftsman details.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,865 (+82.4%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2024
$10,344 (+2.8%)
$397,800 + $928,200
$1,326,000
2023
$10,062 (+2.3%)
$194,050 + $493,403
$687,453
2022
$9,836 (−0.3%)
$186,517 + $474,248
$660,765
2021
$9,869 (+4.7%)
$186,517 + $474,248
$660,765
2020
$9,423 (+3.2%)
$182,860 + $464,950
$647,810
2019
$9,134 (+1.7%)
$180,985 + $460,185
$641,170
2018
$8,985 (+3.7%)
$177,438 + $451,165
$628,603
2017
$8,667 (+5.1%)
$170,551 + $433,652
$604,203
2016
$8,249 (+4.4%)
$170,551 + $433,652
$604,203
2015
$7,904 (−1.4%)
$167,207 + $410,151
$577,358
2014
$8,018 (+10.7%)
$161,471 + $376,765
$538,236
2013
$7,242 (+2.1%)
$161,471 + $376,765
$538,236
2012
$7,094 (−6.2%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2011
$7,563 (+170.6%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2010
$2,794 (+0.9%)
$154,500 + $360,500
$515,000
2009
$2,770 (+8.2%)
$102,356 + $32,061
$134,417
2008
$2,560
$102,599 + $32,137
$134,736
Tax history for 2707 Mathews St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,865 (+82.4%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2024
$10,344 (+2.8%)
$397,800 + $928,200
$1,326,000
2023
$10,062 (+2.3%)
$194,050 + $493,403
$687,453
2022
$9,836 (−0.3%)
$186,517 + $474,248
$660,765
2021
$9,869 (+4.7%)
$186,517 + $474,248
$660,765
2020
$9,423 (+3.2%)
$182,860 + $464,950
$647,810
2019
$9,134 (+1.7%)
$180,985 + $460,185
$641,170
2018
$8,985 (+3.7%)
$177,438 + $451,165
$628,603
2017
$8,667 (+5.1%)
$170,551 + $433,652
$604,203
2016
$8,249 (+4.4%)
$170,551 + $433,652
$604,203
2015
$7,904 (−1.4%)
$167,207 + $410,151
$577,358
2014
$8,018 (+10.7%)
$161,471 + $376,765
$538,236
2013
$7,242 (+2.1%)
$161,471 + $376,765
$538,236
2012
$7,094 (−6.2%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2011
$7,563 (+170.6%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2010
$2,794 (+0.9%)
$154,500 + $360,500
$515,000
2009
$2,770 (+8.2%)
$102,356 + $32,061
$134,417
2008
$2,560
$102,599 + $32,137
$134,736
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,720 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1920
Sq. Ft.
1,034
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 174002700
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
Sep 1, 2017 • Final
Minor
Roofing
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