First time on the market since 1982 ! This charming Berkeley compound is one of those versatile properties that comes along once in a blue moon. The front house was built in the 20’s and has two generous bedrooms and one bath. The living and dining rooms still retain their craftsman charm with built -ins and oak floors. The kitchen is bright and sunny with a sky light, corian counters, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook. The laundry room opens to a deck perfect for out door entertaining. on the south side of the yard “TOWER” which was built in the 70’s and provides for a vertical living experience with a deck that looks out at the hills. Perfect as a rental, guesthouse, art studio or as additional work space . On the North side of the yard is the “COTTAGE” which ( according to the city) was constructed in the 30’s and is a sweet one bedroom ,1 bath cottage.perfect for rental or in-law unit. Great location blocks from the Berkeley Bowl and Bart. Bikers Paradise !
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
4,620 sq ftLot Size
$806Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lee Goodwin•DRE #01245367• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Corey Weinstein•DRE #01362059• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40941293
Apr 21, 2021
Sold
$1,752,920
$793/sq ft
Mar 24, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2021
Listed
$1,095,000
$495/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40941294
Apr 21, 2021
Sold
$1,752,920
$793/sq ft
Mar 24, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2021
Listed
$1,095,000
$495/sq ft
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First time on the market since 1982 ! This charming Berkeley compound is one of those versatile properties that comes along once in a blue moon. The front house was built in the 20’s and has two generous bedrooms and one bath. The living and dining rooms still retain their craftsman charm with built -ins and oak floors. The kitchen is bright and sunny with a sky light, corian counters, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook. The laundry room opens to a deck perfect for out door entertaining. On the south side of the yard is the “TOWER” which was built in the 70’s and provides for a vertical living experience with a deck that looks out at the hills. Perfect as a rental, guesthouse, art studio or others and needing their own space . The Tower is a fun and efficient space. On the North side of the yard is the “COTTAGE” which ( according to the city) was constructed in the 30’s and is a sweet one bedroom ,1 bath cottage with its own patio space
Public Records
Aug 1, 1978
Sold
$89,500
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,363 (+7.9%)
$580,592 + $1,354,714
$1,935,306
2024
$26,293 (+2.2%)
$569,212 + $1,328,161
$1,897,373
2023
$25,739 (+1.6%)
$558,053 + $1,302,124
$1,860,177
2022
$25,345 (+278.6%)
$536,387 + $1,251,570
$1,787,957
2021
$6,694 (+19.6%)
$536,387 + $1,251,570
$1,787,957
2020
$5,600 (+3.4%)
$88,050 + $172,586
$260,636
2019
$5,418 (+2.3%)
$87,148 + $170,817
$257,965
2018
$5,297 (+4.7%)
$85,439 + $167,469
$252,908
2017
$5,060 (+5.2%)
$82,122 + $160,967
$243,089
2016
$4,812 (+1.6%)
$82,122 + $160,967
$243,089
2015
$4,738 (−0.5%)
$80,512 + $157,811
$238,323
2014
$4,764 (+0.7%)
$77,750 + $152,397
$230,147
2013
$4,730 (+3.7%)
$77,750 + $152,397
$230,147
2012
$4,563 (+3.0%)
$77,398 + $151,708
$229,106
2011
$4,430 (+1.4%)
$75,881 + $148,733
$224,614
2010
$4,367 (−0.8%)
$74,393 + $145,817
$220,210
2009
$4,402 (+6.0%)
$73,837 + $144,728
$218,565
2008
$4,154
$74,013 + $145,072
$219,085
Tax history for 2920 Wheeler St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,363 (+7.9%)
$580,592 + $1,354,714
$1,935,306
2024
$26,293 (+2.2%)
$569,212 + $1,328,161
$1,897,373
2023
$25,739 (+1.6%)
$558,053 + $1,302,124
$1,860,177
2022
$25,345 (+278.6%)
$536,387 + $1,251,570
$1,787,957
2021
$6,694 (+19.6%)
$536,387 + $1,251,570
$1,787,957
2020
$5,600 (+3.4%)
$88,050 + $172,586
$260,636
2019
$5,418 (+2.3%)
$87,148 + $170,817
$257,965
2018
$5,297 (+4.7%)
$85,439 + $167,469
$252,908
2017
$5,060 (+5.2%)
$82,122 + $160,967
$243,089
2016
$4,812 (+1.6%)
$82,122 + $160,967
$243,089
2015
$4,738 (−0.5%)
$80,512 + $157,811
$238,323
2014
$4,764 (+0.7%)
$77,750 + $152,397
$230,147
2013
$4,730 (+3.7%)
$77,750 + $152,397
$230,147
2012
$4,563 (+3.0%)
$77,398 + $151,708
$229,106
2011
$4,430 (+1.4%)
$75,881 + $148,733
$224,614
2010
$4,367 (−0.8%)
$74,393 + $145,817
$220,210
2009
$4,402 (+6.0%)
$73,837 + $144,728
$218,565
2008
$4,154
$74,013 + $145,072
$219,085
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,620 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
2,210
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
053 158800600
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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