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2529 Ellsworth St, Berkeley, CA, 94704

4beds
4baths
2,139sqft
$1,980,000
$926price/sqft
$13,085/moest. monthly cost
$523,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

2529 Ellsworth Street is an opportunity no investor interested in Bay Area real estate should pass on. Well-located four-unit multifamily property in the heart of Berkeley, just five blocks from UC Berkeley. It features a desirable unit mix of two 1-bedroom units and two studios, making it ideal for strong and consistent rental income. Positioned between Telegraph Avenue and Shattuck Avenue, the property benefits from excellent walkability and close proximity to shopping, dining, banking, and everyday conveniences. The building offers onsite parking—an uncommon amenity in this high-demand neighborhood. Open Sun 8/8, 2:00-4:00pm

Getting Around

94
WalkingWalker's Paradise
65
TransitGood Transit
96
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 9-120.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1909

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Quadruplex

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Other

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4

Features

  • Updated Baths,Updated Kitchen
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout,Laminate,Vinyl

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling features: Other

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,139
  • Total interior livable area: 2,139 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 55183220
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Exterior features: Side Yard

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,920 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot

Parking

  • Parking features: Off Street

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 $10,011$120,132
Home Insurance *$424$5,088
Property Taxes $2,192$26,304
Electricity $458$5,504
Total$13,085$157,020
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$448,628/yr
40% on housing$392,550/yr
45% on housing$348,933/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

$926This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94704$542
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
2026-06-15Listed for sale$1,980,000
2025-04-04Listing removed$1,995
2025-03-26Listed for rent$1,995
2022-07-30Listing removed--
2022-07-25Listed for rent$1,950
2022-04-14Sold$1,870,000
2022-04-14Pending sale$1,870,000
2020-09-09Sold$1,200,000
2020-07-14Pending sale$1,300,000
2020-06-26Listed for sale$1,300,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentXiuju Sun
BrokerageCompass

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