Charming 2-units house located in Elmwood District in Berkeley. The Elmwood District is a very desirable neighborhood and within close proximity to many shops, UC Berkeley, Alta Bates Medical Center; availability of homes in this area is a rarity. Upper unit:4 bed/2 bath. Lower unit:1 bed/1 bath.
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
4,800 sq ftLot Size
$1,001Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Bought with Susan Lambert•DRE #01502313• BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES DRYSDALE PROPERTIES
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40530092
Redfin Estimate
$2,585,365
$115K since sold in August 2024$89K since September
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This home's estimate is 8.5% lower than the average sale price ($2.83M) of 5 comparable homes.
Great location just off of college avenue close to shopping and restaurants. The lower unit seems to need updating throughout. The upper unit seems well maintained and has wonderful natural light. Good views from the upper unit you can see san...
francisco.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40530092
Dec 14, 2011
Sold
$771,875
$299/sq ft
Nov 18, 2011
Pending
—
Sep 29, 2011
Price Changed
$845,000
$327/sq ft
Aug 10, 2011
Price Changed
$895,000
$346/sq ft
Jul 18, 2011
Price Changed
$920,000
$356/sq ft
Jun 20, 2011
Listed
$970,000
$376/sq ft
Charming 2-units house located in Elmwood District in Berkeley. The Elmwood District is a very desirable neighborhood and within close proximity to many shops, UC Berkeley, Alta Bates Medical Center; availability of homes in this area is a rarity. Upper unit:4 bed/2 bath. Lower unit:1 bed/1 bath.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,768 (+330.4%)
$826,200 + $1,927,800
$2,754,000
2024
$9,473 (+3.1%)
$810,000 + $1,890,000
$2,700,000
2023
$9,187 (+3.4%)
$66,660 + $311,445
$378,105
2022
$8,887 (+0.3%)
$64,072 + $299,354
$363,426
2021
$8,860 (+7.8%)
$64,072 + $299,354
$363,426
2020
$8,221 (+6.6%)
$62,816 + $293,485
$356,301
2019
$7,710 (+2.5%)
$62,172 + $290,477
$352,649
2018
$7,526 (+3.9%)
$60,953 + $284,783
$345,736
2017
$7,245 (+5.4%)
$58,587 + $273,729
$332,316
2016
$6,874 (+1.8%)
$58,587 + $273,729
$332,316
2015
$6,754 (+2.9%)
$57,439 + $268,363
$325,802
2014
$6,565 (−5.4%)
$55,468 + $259,156
$314,624
2013
$6,940 (−44.3%)
$55,468 + $259,156
$314,624
2012
$12,463 (+49.0%)
$55,218 + $257,985
$313,203
2011
$8,364 (+0.8%)
$231,600 + $540,400
$772,000
2010
$8,295 (−0.3%)
$134,523 + $314,936
$449,459
2009
$8,323 (+5.9%)
$133,519 + $312,585
$446,104
2008
$7,857
$133,836 + $313,329
$447,165
Tax history for 2809 Cherry St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,768 (+330.4%)
$826,200 + $1,927,800
$2,754,000
2024
$9,473 (+3.1%)
$810,000 + $1,890,000
$2,700,000
2023
$9,187 (+3.4%)
$66,660 + $311,445
$378,105
2022
$8,887 (+0.3%)
$64,072 + $299,354
$363,426
2021
$8,860 (+7.8%)
$64,072 + $299,354
$363,426
2020
$8,221 (+6.6%)
$62,816 + $293,485
$356,301
2019
$7,710 (+2.5%)
$62,172 + $290,477
$352,649
2018
$7,526 (+3.9%)
$60,953 + $284,783
$345,736
2017
$7,245 (+5.4%)
$58,587 + $273,729
$332,316
2016
$6,874 (+1.8%)
$58,587 + $273,729
$332,316
2015
$6,754 (+2.9%)
$57,439 + $268,363
$325,802
2014
$6,565 (−5.4%)
$55,468 + $259,156
$314,624
2013
$6,940 (−44.3%)
$55,468 + $259,156
$314,624
2012
$12,463 (+49.0%)
$55,218 + $257,985
$313,203
2011
$8,364 (+0.8%)
$231,600 + $540,400
$772,000
2010
$8,295 (−0.3%)
$134,523 + $314,936
$449,459
2009
$8,323 (+5.9%)
$133,519 + $312,585
$446,104
2008
$7,857
$133,836 + $313,329
$447,165
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Mar 24, 2021 • Final
Minor
Roofing
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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY VILLA MAP #2
Living Sq. Ft: 2,583
Building Sq. Ft: 2,583
# of Units: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,800
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: B
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1102
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,583
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 169701900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Emerson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° 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 • 94705
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.46M – $2.97M
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