Located on a fabulous street in the heart of the Elmwood this Traditional 1923 home has been in the same family for 67 years and has been recently updated for the next owner. A perfect foyer flanked by the spacious LR w/an intimate fireplace & sliding doors leading out to the park-like yard & a formal DR perfect to host an elaborate dinner party.The floor plan flows seamlessly with the kitchen and adjacent pantry, bedroom with separate entrance & guest bath. The kitchen includes an eat in area & ample cabinets for storage ready for the next owner’s vision. Up the stairs to a large landing, you will find a window peeking into the library/study w/ wall to wall windows overlooking the backyard. There are two generous size bedrooms with Jack n Jill access, a full bath and a master suite w/bath. This home is located in the prized Elmwood neighborhood w/ great schools & just a block from College Ave shops & restaurants & daily life conveniences along with nearby UC Berk, BART & freeways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
4,935 sq ftLot Size
$1,150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jenny Wang•DRE #01241501• Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Bought with Abbie Higashi•DRE #01357088• McGuire Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40875533
Aug 28, 2019
Sold
$2,301,000
$1,002/sq ft
Aug 8, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2019
Listed
$1,749,000
$762/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,279 (+8.3%)
$820,222 + $2,066,048
$2,886,270
2024
$40,867 (+2.1%)
$820,222 + $2,066,048
$2,886,270
2023
$40,008 (+2.9%)
$804,142 + $2,025,546
$2,829,688
2022
$38,895 (+4.1%)
$772,920 + $1,918,398
$2,691,318
2021
$37,378 (+17.0%)
$772,920 + $1,918,398
$2,691,318
2020
$31,943 (+535.6%)
$757,770 + $1,721,068
$2,478,838
2019
$5,025 (−77.0%)
$750,000 + $1,551,000
$2,301,000
2018
$21,854 (+375.8%)
$79,564 + $40,002
$119,566
2017
$4,593 (+7.6%)
$76,475 + $38,448
$114,923
2016
$4,267 (+2.2%)
$76,475 + $38,448
$114,923
2015
$4,175 (+2.6%)
$74,975 + $37,695
$112,670
2014
$4,068 (+7.7%)
$72,403 + $36,401
$108,804
2013
$3,777 (−9.5%)
$72,403 + $36,401
$108,804
2012
$4,175 (+3.4%)
$72,076 + $36,237
$108,313
2011
$4,039 (+0.9%)
$70,663 + $35,526
$106,189
2010
$4,005 (+0.4%)
$69,277 + $34,830
$104,107
2009
$3,991 (+10.6%)
$68,760 + $34,569
$103,329
2008
$3,608
$68,923 + $34,652
$103,575
Tax history for 2870 Webster St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,279 (+8.3%)
$820,222 + $2,066,048
$2,886,270
2024
$40,867 (+2.1%)
$820,222 + $2,066,048
$2,886,270
2023
$40,008 (+2.9%)
$804,142 + $2,025,546
$2,829,688
2022
$38,895 (+4.1%)
$772,920 + $1,918,398
$2,691,318
2021
$37,378 (+17.0%)
$772,920 + $1,918,398
$2,691,318
2020
$31,943 (+535.6%)
$757,770 + $1,721,068
$2,478,838
2019
$5,025 (−77.0%)
$750,000 + $1,551,000
$2,301,000
2018
$21,854 (+375.8%)
$79,564 + $40,002
$119,566
2017
$4,593 (+7.6%)
$76,475 + $38,448
$114,923
2016
$4,267 (+2.2%)
$76,475 + $38,448
$114,923
2015
$4,175 (+2.6%)
$74,975 + $37,695
$112,670
2014
$4,068 (+7.7%)
$72,403 + $36,401
$108,804
2013
$3,777 (−9.5%)
$72,403 + $36,401
$108,804
2012
$4,175 (+3.4%)
$72,076 + $36,237
$108,313
2011
$4,039 (+0.9%)
$70,663 + $35,526
$106,189
2010
$4,005 (+0.4%)
$69,277 + $34,830
$104,107
2009
$3,991 (+10.6%)
$68,760 + $34,569
$103,329
2008
$3,608
$68,923 + $34,652
$103,575
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,935 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1966
Sq. Ft.
3,353
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
052 156406900
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
Oct 3, 2022 • Active
Plan check
Remove an interior wall and replace the existing concrete slab. Provide new structural drawings and calculations for the project.
Remodel
May 20, 2021 • Final
Minor
Battery
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, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.