Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom bungalow in South Berkeley. This single-family home features freshly painted interior and exterior, gleaming refinished hardwood floors, and a large, easy-care front and rear yard with mature landscaping and fruit trees. Located close to parks, shopping, and the University of California, Berkeley, this home offers easy access to transportation and a variety of world-class restaurants and entertainment options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this delightful South Berkeley residence your own. Schedule a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
3,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Combs•DRE #01336960• Compass
Bought with Jessica Waggoner•DRE #02084131• District Homes
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41045862
Feb 2, 2024
Sold
$850,000
$966/sq ft
Jan 16, 2024
Pending
—
Jan 5, 2024
Listed
$795,000
$903/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,025 (+282.2%)
$265,302 + $619,038
$884,340
2024
$3,669 (+38.4%)
$260,100 + $606,900
$867,000
2023
$2,652 (+6.1%)
$20,912 + $25,719
$46,631
2022
$2,499 (+1.0%)
$20,100 + $24,721
$44,821
2021
$2,473 (+8.4%)
$20,100 + $24,721
$44,821
2020
$2,281 (+7.9%)
$19,706 + $24,236
$43,942
2019
$2,115 (+3.3%)
$19,504 + $23,988
$43,492
2018
$2,048 (+5.7%)
$19,121 + $23,517
$42,638
2017
$1,936 (+7.2%)
$18,379 + $22,604
$40,983
2016
$1,806 (+2.2%)
$18,379 + $22,604
$40,983
2015
$1,767 (+4.0%)
$18,019 + $22,161
$40,180
2014
$1,699 (−4.5%)
$17,400 + $21,400
$38,800
2013
$1,779 (+3.1%)
$17,400 + $21,400
$38,800
2012
$1,726 (+5.2%)
$17,322 + $21,304
$38,626
2011
$1,641 (−0.5%)
$16,982 + $20,886
$37,868
2010
$1,650 (+2.3%)
$16,649 + $20,477
$37,126
2009
$1,613 (+13.3%)
$16,525 + $20,324
$36,849
2008
$1,424
$16,564 + $20,372
$36,936
Tax history for 2816 Mathews St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,025 (+282.2%)
$265,302 + $619,038
$884,340
2024
$3,669 (+38.4%)
$260,100 + $606,900
$867,000
2023
$2,652 (+6.1%)
$20,912 + $25,719
$46,631
2022
$2,499 (+1.0%)
$20,100 + $24,721
$44,821
2021
$2,473 (+8.4%)
$20,100 + $24,721
$44,821
2020
$2,281 (+7.9%)
$19,706 + $24,236
$43,942
2019
$2,115 (+3.3%)
$19,504 + $23,988
$43,492
2018
$2,048 (+5.7%)
$19,121 + $23,517
$42,638
2017
$1,936 (+7.2%)
$18,379 + $22,604
$40,983
2016
$1,806 (+2.2%)
$18,379 + $22,604
$40,983
2015
$1,767 (+4.0%)
$18,019 + $22,161
$40,180
2014
$1,699 (−4.5%)
$17,400 + $21,400
$38,800
2013
$1,779 (+3.1%)
$17,400 + $21,400
$38,800
2012
$1,726 (+5.2%)
$17,322 + $21,304
$38,626
2011
$1,641 (−0.5%)
$16,982 + $20,886
$37,868
2010
$1,650 (+2.3%)
$16,649 + $20,477
$37,126
2009
$1,613 (+13.3%)
$16,525 + $20,324
$36,849
2008
$1,424
$16,564 + $20,372
$36,936
*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
3,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
880
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
053 166301000
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Garage
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile,Eat In Kitchen,Gas Range/Cooktop,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 5
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Siding - Stucco
Building Area Total: 880
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Front Yard
Fencing: Back Yard
Property Information
Living Area: 880
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1945
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3500
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Features: Level, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 880
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 166301000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
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
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.
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Estimated sale price
$1.02M – $1.23M
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