Urban oasis with a magical garden in the heart of South Berkeley and the border of Elmwood. This home has old-world sophisticated charm with wood floors, grooved plate sills, box beam ceilings, dining pocket doors, kitchen swing door, and picture hanging molding all with original hardware. In addition to the charm, there are many updates: A well-appointed kitchen, with French doors to the yard, updated counters and cabinets with ample storage, and high-end appliances. The bedrooms are large and light filled. The bathroom is also updated, as well as most of the windows in the house. The large secluded garden boasts country life ideas: A chicken pen is ready for you, a lovely redwood tree teaming with the sound of local birds. The large attic may offer ideas to increase living space.* Especially desired is access to local fare, restaurants, all just a short distance away in downtown Berkeley or the heart of Elmwood. Local parks such as Willard Park and Bushrod Park summon sport and enjoyment. The university is close, as well as BART, and the iconic Berkeley Bowl. Everybody's dream come true!*Buyer is advised to conduct their own investigation with appropriate professionals and verify with city prior to proceeding with the purchase, and to rely solely on their own investigation
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
4,860 sq ftLot Size
$1,181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Stacey Merryman•DRE #01448191• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Jose Fernandez•DRE #01353359• RED OAK REALTY
Bought with Patricia Maloney•DRE #02145975• The GRUBB Company
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41056623
May 17, 2024
Sold
$1,475,000
$1,171/sq ft
May 2, 2024
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2024
Listed
$1,085,000
$861/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 2013
Sold
$750,000
$595/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40273753
Jul 11, 2007
Sold
$650,000
$516/sq ft
Jun 17, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2007
Listed
$589,900
$468/sq ft
+4
Vintage brown-shingle Craftsman awaits renewal after a time of deferred maintenance. Great bones, lots of traditional features (softwood floors, unpainted wood wainscoting, box beam ceilings, original built-ins; bow windows). Private fenced yard, off-street parking, near shops, UC, transportation.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,173 (+60.9%)
$460,377 + $1,074,213
$1,534,590
2024
$13,777 (+2.1%)
$451,350 + $1,053,150
$1,504,500
2023
$13,497 (+1.7%)
$270,400 + $630,934
$901,334
2022
$13,265 (−0.3%)
$259,902 + $606,438
$866,340
2021
$13,303 (+5.5%)
$259,902 + $606,438
$866,340
2020
$12,611 (+3.9%)
$254,808 + $594,552
$849,360
2019
$12,139 (+1.6%)
$252,195 + $588,456
$840,651
2018
$11,943 (+3.6%)
$247,252 + $576,922
$824,174
2017
$11,527 (+3.1%)
$237,654 + $554,526
$792,180
2016
$11,175 (+1.3%)
$237,654 + $554,526
$792,180
2015
$11,030 (+0.6%)
$232,994 + $543,653
$776,647
2014
$10,961 (+15.7%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2013
$9,471 (+12.7%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2012
$8,405 (−5.9%)
$186,000 + $434,000
$620,000
2011
$8,935 (+0.4%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2010
$8,900 (−5.3%)
$178,500 + $416,500
$595,000
2009
$9,400 (−0.7%)
$178,500 + $416,500
$595,000
2008
$9,470
$188,400 + $439,600
$628,000
Tax history for 2807 Ellsworth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,173 (+60.9%)
$460,377 + $1,074,213
$1,534,590
2024
$13,777 (+2.1%)
$451,350 + $1,053,150
$1,504,500
2023
$13,497 (+1.7%)
$270,400 + $630,934
$901,334
2022
$13,265 (−0.3%)
$259,902 + $606,438
$866,340
2021
$13,303 (+5.5%)
$259,902 + $606,438
$866,340
2020
$12,611 (+3.9%)
$254,808 + $594,552
$849,360
2019
$12,139 (+1.6%)
$252,195 + $588,456
$840,651
2018
$11,943 (+3.6%)
$247,252 + $576,922
$824,174
2017
$11,527 (+3.1%)
$237,654 + $554,526
$792,180
2016
$11,175 (+1.3%)
$237,654 + $554,526
$792,180
2015
$11,030 (+0.6%)
$232,994 + $543,653
$776,647
2014
$10,961 (+15.7%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2013
$9,471 (+12.7%)
$225,000 + $525,000
$750,000
2012
$8,405 (−5.9%)
$186,000 + $434,000
$620,000
2011
$8,935 (+0.4%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2010
$8,900 (−5.3%)
$178,500 + $416,500
$595,000
2009
$9,400 (−0.7%)
$178,500 + $416,500
$595,000
2008
$9,470
$188,400 + $439,600
$628,000
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,860 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1910
Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
053 168902100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
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