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2226 Blake St, Berkeley, CA, 94704

3beds
5baths
3,553sqft
$2,980,000
$839price/sqft
$19,714/moest. monthly cost
$788,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Timeless Berkeley Brown Shingle residence offering 3 bedrooms plus 2 spacious studies and 5 bathrooms across approximately 3,553 sq. ft., blending historic character with modern living. The flexible floor plan includes a spacious third-floor Study shown on approved plans, featuring two closets, a private balcony, and currently staged as a bedroom, plus an additional second-floor study ideal for an office, guest space, media room, gym, or retreat. Ideally located in coveted LeConte/Lower Elmwood, just south of UC Berkeley, this beautifully updated home sits on a 6,750 sq. ft. lot. Renovated with permits in 2022, it features fresh interior and exterior paint, spacious living and dining rooms, a chefs kitchen, and an expansive rear deck for indoor-outdoor living. The private primary suite opens to its own balcony overlooking the backyard. A detached two-car garage adds convenience and may offer future ADU conversion potential, subject to buyer verification and City approval. Moments from UC Berkeley, Elmwood, Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley Bowl, BART, restaurants, cafés, parks, and cultural attractions. Home Energy Score: 3.

Getting Around

93
WalkingWalker's Paradise
65
TransitGood Transit
95
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

8/10
Sylvia Mendez ElementaryGrades K-50.4 mi
10/10
Willard Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.3 mi
9/10
Berkeley High SchoolGrades 9-120.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1942

Materials

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Shingle

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Disposal,Range Hood,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry features: Upper Floor,In Utility Room

Bathroom

  • Features: PrimaryStallShowers, Skylight, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor

Bedroom

  • Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 5

Dining Room

  • Features: BreakfastNook, DiningArea

Family Room

  • Features: SeparateFamilyRoom

Features

  • One Or More Skylights,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl Linoleum

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Other

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,553
  • Total interior livable area: 3,553 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Island

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Parking

Details

  • Parcel number: 0551829024
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 3

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,708 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding

FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $15,068$180,816
Home Insurance *$638$7,656
Property Taxes $3,247$38,964
Electricity $761$9,142
Total$19,714$236,568
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$675,908/yr
40% on housing$591,420/yr
45% on housing$525,706/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.9%
6.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$839This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94704$547
Alameda County$497

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 94704$897
Alameda County$664

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-23Listed for sale$2,980,000
2023-08-09Listing removed--
2022-05-16Sold$3,688,000
2022-05-03Pending sale$2,188,000
2022-04-27Listed for sale$2,188,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJenny Deng
BrokerageMaxreal

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