2935 Florence St, Berkeley, CA, 94705
About This Home
Rare Elmwood opportunity at 2935 Florence Street — classic Berkeley home plus duplex on a shared lot. Corner location near Ashby Ave, just moments to College Avenue shops, restaurants, and Whole Foods. Main home features original details with modern updates, expansive light-filled living room with near floor-to-ceiling windows and brick fireplace, dining area with French doors to private porch, refreshed kitchen with painted cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, lower-level powder room, and newly landscaped fenced yard. Upstairs offers three spacious bedrooms and a shared bath. Duplex includes two similar one-bedroom, one-bath units with bright living rooms, hardwood floors, and period built-ins — ideal for rental income or extended family. Close to Alta Bates, Telegraph Ave, and under one mile to Ashby BART.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Good Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Materials
- Construction materials: Stucco,Wood Shingles,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Triplex
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Washer
- Laundry features: In Basement,In Garage
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout,Linoleum
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Wall Furnace,Heat Pump-Air
- Cooling features: Other
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,176
- Total interior livable area: 3,176 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 52157121
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Exterior features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot,Corner Lot,Landscaped
Parking
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener,Attached,Int Access From Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $8,843 | $106,116 |
| Home Insurance * | $312 | $3,744 |
| Property Taxes | $2,076 | $24,912 |
| Electricity | $681 | $8,172 |
| Total | $11,912 | $142,944 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Price change | $1,799,000 |
| 2026-02-19 | Listed for sale | $1,875,000 |
| 2026-01-12 | Listing removed | $1,595,000 |
| 2023-10-09 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-08-23 | Listed for rent | $5,000 |
| 2023-08-09 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-01-22 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-01-15 | Listed for rent | $5,000 |
| 2023-01-12 | Sold | $1,675,000 |
| 2022-12-16 | Pending sale | $1,595,000 |
| 2022-10-28 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000 |
| 2022-03-14 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-03-08 | Listed for rent | $3,950 |
| 2019-02-13 | Listing removed | $3,900 |
| 2019-02-04 | Listed for rent | $3,900 |
| 2017-12-22 | Listing removed | $3,900 |
| 2017-12-12 | Price change | $3,900 |
| 2017-12-05 | Listed for rent | $4,000 |
| 2011-07-07 | Listing removed | $2,800 |
| 2011-06-03 | Listed for rent | $2,800 |
| 2008-12-21 | Listing removed | $1,050,000 |
| 2008-10-26 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000 |
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