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Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
3,640 sq ftLot Size
$1,053Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Diane Ohlsson•DRE #00495466• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Al Del Favero, Jr.• Stonegate Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #30003845
Mar 11, 2004
Sold
$525,000
$413/sq ft
Feb 5, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jan 21, 2004
Listed
$434,000
$341/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 1978
Sold
$52,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,738 (+10.0%)
$228,397 + $532,926
$761,323
2024
$11,580 (+2.1%)
$223,919 + $522,478
$746,397
2023
$11,336 (+1.9%)
$219,529 + $512,236
$731,765
2022
$11,127 (−0.2%)
$211,005 + $492,347
$703,352
2021
$11,149 (+5.8%)
$211,005 + $492,347
$703,352
2020
$10,539 (+4.2%)
$206,869 + $482,696
$689,565
2019
$10,112 (+1.7%)
$204,750 + $477,750
$682,500
2018
$9,939 (+3.7%)
$200,735 + $468,382
$669,117
2017
$9,583 (+3.4%)
$192,940 + $450,194
$643,134
2016
$9,266 (+1.4%)
$192,940 + $450,194
$643,134
2015
$9,141 (+8.3%)
$189,157 + $441,367
$630,524
2014
$8,440 (+14.5%)
$167,400 + $390,600
$558,000
2013
$7,368 (+12.2%)
$167,400 + $390,600
$558,000
2012
$6,567 (−10.0%)
$139,500 + $325,500
$465,000
2011
$7,298 (+0.5%)
$123,900 + $289,100
$413,000
2010
$7,264 (−5.0%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2009
$7,649 (−8.0%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2008
$8,312
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
Tax history for 2734 Mathews St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,738 (+10.0%)
$228,397 + $532,926
$761,323
2024
$11,580 (+2.1%)
$223,919 + $522,478
$746,397
2023
$11,336 (+1.9%)
$219,529 + $512,236
$731,765
2022
$11,127 (−0.2%)
$211,005 + $492,347
$703,352
2021
$11,149 (+5.8%)
$211,005 + $492,347
$703,352
2020
$10,539 (+4.2%)
$206,869 + $482,696
$689,565
2019
$10,112 (+1.7%)
$204,750 + $477,750
$682,500
2018
$9,939 (+3.7%)
$200,735 + $468,382
$669,117
2017
$9,583 (+3.4%)
$192,940 + $450,194
$643,134
2016
$9,266 (+1.4%)
$192,940 + $450,194
$643,134
2015
$9,141 (+8.3%)
$189,157 + $441,367
$630,524
2014
$8,440 (+14.5%)
$167,400 + $390,600
$558,000
2013
$7,368 (+12.2%)
$167,400 + $390,600
$558,000
2012
$6,567 (−10.0%)
$139,500 + $325,500
$465,000
2011
$7,298 (+0.5%)
$123,900 + $289,100
$413,000
2010
$7,264 (−5.0%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2009
$7,649 (−8.0%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2008
$8,312
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,640 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
1,272
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 174203900
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 4, 2023 • Final
Minor
Electrical
Solar
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, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Side Yard Access
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Formal Dining Room, Utility Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Basement
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Eat In Kitchen,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,272
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
Fencing: Fenced
Mobile Home Information
Model: Rare Gem
Property Information
Living Area: 1272
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1924
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3640
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Features: Level, Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Floor Furnace
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Location
School Information
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,272
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,640 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 174203900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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Historical weather
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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.27M – $1.54M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2004. This data may not match public records. Learn more.