Magical garden cottage in the heart of Berkeley; A truly unique vintage home with hardwood floors and handcrafted details throughout; The first level features a lovely family room with original built-in cabinetry, a dining room with lots of windows and light, an updated kitchen and half-bath, a convenient laundry room, and french doors leading to a rear deck and awe-inspiring yard; The second level features two quiet bedrooms for slumbering through the night plus an impressive master bath complete with soaking tub and skylight; Lushly landscaped front and rear yards are uniquely captivating and a gardening paradise; Enjoy the best of both worlds - a serene retreat in the midst of the hustle and bustle of urban living near Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, Alta Bates, UC Berkeley, Ashby BART, and steps away from numerous shops, restaurants, theaters, schools, and transportation options for which Berkeley is so highly regarded.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
2,625 sq ftLot Size
$1,204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Daniel Stea•DRE #01452156• Stea Realty Group
Charming 2 story cottage with front and rear gardens. There are 2 bedrooms up that share a bath and a 1/2 bath off the kitchen on the main level. Some updates but lots of original character.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40875534
Sep 3, 2019
Sold
$1,035,000
$997/sq ft
Aug 8, 2019
Pending
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Jul 24, 2019
Listed
$825,000
$795/sq ft
Magical garden cottage in the heart of Berkeley; A truly unique vintage home with hardwood floors and handcrafted details throughout; The first level features a lovely family room with original built-in cabinetry, a dining room with lots of windows and light, an updated kitchen and half-bath, a convenient laundry room, and french doors leading to a rear deck and awe-inspiring yard; The second level features two quiet bedrooms for slumbering through the night plus an impressive master bath complete with soaking tub and skylight; Lushly landscaped front and rear yards are uniquely captivating and a gardening paradise; Enjoy the best of both worlds - a serene retreat in the midst of the hustle and bustle of urban living near Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, Alta Bates, UC Berkeley, Ashby BART, and steps away from numerous shops, restaurants, theaters, schools, and transportation options for which Berkeley is so highly regarded.
Public Records
Apr 1, 1999
Sold
$196,000
$189/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 1978
Sold
$41,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,249 (+7.8%)
$346,362 + $808,179
$1,154,541
2024
$16,001 (+2.4%)
$339,572 + $792,334
$1,131,906
2023
$15,624 (+2.0%)
$332,914 + $776,801
$1,109,715
2022
$15,322 (−1.0%)
$319,988 + $746,640
$1,066,628
2021
$15,471 (+4.7%)
$319,988 + $746,640
$1,066,628
2020
$14,775 (+182.4%)
$313,716 + $732,005
$1,045,721
2019
$5,231 (+2.2%)
$310,500 + $724,500
$1,035,000
2018
$5,119 (+4.0%)
$82,632 + $192,808
$275,440
2017
$4,920 (+4.4%)
$79,424 + $185,322
$264,746
2016
$4,711 (+1.6%)
$79,424 + $185,322
$264,746
2015
$4,636 (+1.7%)
$77,867 + $181,689
$259,556
2014
$4,560 (−2.5%)
$75,195 + $175,455
$250,650
2013
$4,678 (+3.6%)
$75,195 + $175,455
$250,650
2012
$4,515 (+2.8%)
$74,855 + $174,663
$249,518
2011
$4,392 (+0.4%)
$73,388 + $171,239
$244,627
2010
$4,376
$71,949 + $167,882
$239,831
2009
$4,371 (+6.5%)
$71,412 + $166,628
$238,040
2008
$4,105
$71,581 + $167,024
$238,605
Tax history for 3051 Wheeler St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,249 (+7.8%)
$346,362 + $808,179
$1,154,541
2024
$16,001 (+2.4%)
$339,572 + $792,334
$1,131,906
2023
$15,624 (+2.0%)
$332,914 + $776,801
$1,109,715
2022
$15,322 (−1.0%)
$319,988 + $746,640
$1,066,628
2021
$15,471 (+4.7%)
$319,988 + $746,640
$1,066,628
2020
$14,775 (+182.4%)
$313,716 + $732,005
$1,045,721
2019
$5,231 (+2.2%)
$310,500 + $724,500
$1,035,000
2018
$5,119 (+4.0%)
$82,632 + $192,808
$275,440
2017
$4,920 (+4.4%)
$79,424 + $185,322
$264,746
2016
$4,711 (+1.6%)
$79,424 + $185,322
$264,746
2015
$4,636 (+1.7%)
$77,867 + $181,689
$259,556
2014
$4,560 (−2.5%)
$75,195 + $175,455
$250,650
2013
$4,678 (+3.6%)
$75,195 + $175,455
$250,650
2012
$4,515 (+2.8%)
$74,855 + $174,663
$249,518
2011
$4,392 (+0.4%)
$73,388 + $171,239
$244,627
2010
$4,376
$71,949 + $167,882
$239,831
2009
$4,371 (+6.5%)
$71,412 + $166,628
$238,040
2008
$4,105
$71,581 + $167,024
$238,605
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,625 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1900
Sq. Ft.
1,038
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
052 158402500
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Counter - Solid Surface
Appliances: Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
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.