Don’t miss this lovely home near San Pablo Park! Thoughtful renovations throughout maintain the home’s original charm while updates provide the modern conveniences of today. The foyer leads to a sunny living room with modern windows and a restored fireplace façade. French doors open into the formal dining room with custom-designed cabinets and drawers. Enjoy an updated kitchen with all-new custom cabinetry and a breakfast room with coffee bar. The kitchen renovation features new appliances, granite countertops, hardwood floors, and an added pantry. The main level includes a primary bedroom with an expanded closet, a renovated full bath, and a bonus space overlooking the garden – perfect for a home office or sunroom. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms and a newly renovated and full bath. Downstairs is laundry and a second bonus space in the converted garage. The gorgeous yard is perfect for entertaining and play. 2740 Mathews is centrally located near shops, cafes, & easy transit.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
3,675 sq ftLot Size
$1,164Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carrie Mcalister•DRE #01464959• KW Advisors East Bay
Listed by Jennifer Caldwell Jones•DRE #02078526• KW Advisors East Bay
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41040376
Oct 27, 2023
Sold
$1,750,000
$1,138/sq ft
Oct 11, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 27, 2023
Listed
$1,295,000
$842/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40935733
Apr 6, 2021
Sold
$1,135,000
$738/sq ft
Feb 25, 2021
Pending
—
Jan 27, 2021
Listed
$925,000
$601/sq ft
Beautiful well-maintained Craftsman first time on the market! This is a good opportunity to move into a great Berkeley neighborhood. This home features 3 bedrooms and1 bathroom, a bonus room which would be perfect as an office, separate laundry room, converted garage, and a large backyard ready for you to create an oasis. This home has a few updates in the kitchen and is conveniently located to the freeway and BART. This is a must see. It will not last long! All information and images should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,052 (+5.2%)
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2024
$24,766 (+43.2%)
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2023
$17,292 (+395.9%)
$525,000 + $1,225,000
$1,750,000
2022
$3,487 (−2.7%)
$22,872 + $27,724
$50,596
2021
$3,583 (+13.3%)
$22,872 + $27,724
$50,596
2020
$3,162 (+8.7%)
$22,424 + $27,181
$49,605
2019
$2,909 (+3.4%)
$22,194 + $26,902
$49,096
2018
$2,812 (+5.0%)
$21,759 + $26,375
$48,134
2017
$2,678 (+7.8%)
$20,914 + $25,350
$46,264
2016
$2,485 (+2.3%)
$20,914 + $25,350
$46,264
2015
$2,428 (+2.8%)
$20,504 + $24,853
$45,357
2014
$2,361 (+5.2%)
$19,800 + $24,001
$43,801
2013
$2,245 (+3.1%)
$19,800 + $24,001
$43,801
2012
$2,178 (+4.6%)
$19,711 + $23,892
$43,603
2011
$2,082
$19,324 + $23,424
$42,748
2010
$2,082 (+1.5%)
$18,946 + $22,965
$41,911
2009
$2,052 (+12.6%)
$18,804 + $22,793
$41,597
2008
$1,822
$18,849 + $22,847
$41,696
Tax history for 2740 Mathews St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,052 (+5.2%)
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2024
$24,766 (+43.2%)
$535,500 + $1,249,500
$1,785,000
2023
$17,292 (+395.9%)
$525,000 + $1,225,000
$1,750,000
2022
$3,487 (−2.7%)
$22,872 + $27,724
$50,596
2021
$3,583 (+13.3%)
$22,872 + $27,724
$50,596
2020
$3,162 (+8.7%)
$22,424 + $27,181
$49,605
2019
$2,909 (+3.4%)
$22,194 + $26,902
$49,096
2018
$2,812 (+5.0%)
$21,759 + $26,375
$48,134
2017
$2,678 (+7.8%)
$20,914 + $25,350
$46,264
2016
$2,485 (+2.3%)
$20,914 + $25,350
$46,264
2015
$2,428 (+2.8%)
$20,504 + $24,853
$45,357
2014
$2,361 (+5.2%)
$19,800 + $24,001
$43,801
2013
$2,245 (+3.1%)
$19,800 + $24,001
$43,801
2012
$2,178 (+4.6%)
$19,711 + $23,892
$43,603
2011
$2,082
$19,324 + $23,424
$42,748
2010
$2,082 (+1.5%)
$18,946 + $22,965
$41,911
2009
$2,052 (+12.6%)
$18,804 + $22,793
$41,597
2008
$1,822
$18,849 + $22,847
$41,696
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,675 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
1,244
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 174204100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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 25, 2023 • Final
Minor
Roofing
Aug 16, 2021 • 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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.