2226 Blake St, Berkeley, CA, 94704
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
Walker's Paradise
Good Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
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
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
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 | $15,068 | $180,816 |
| Home Insurance * | $638 | $7,656 |
| Property Taxes | $3,247 | $38,964 |
| Electricity | $761 | $9,142 |
| Total | $19,714 | $236,568 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Listed for sale | $2,980,000 |
| 2023-08-09 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-05-16 | Sold | $3,688,000 |
| 2022-05-03 | Pending sale | $2,188,000 |
| 2022-04-27 | Listed for sale | $2,188,000 |
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