2118 California St

Beds
Baths
4,528 Sq. Ft.
$329 / Sq. Ft.
4,528
Sq. Ft.
$329
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great investment property with a walk score of 90. Located in a prime Central Berkeley neighborhood, it offers convenient access to UC Berkeley, local parks, shops, restaurants, and major commuter routes. Just 0.5 miles from North Berkeley BART and 0.7 miles from Downtown Berkeley BART. The property consists of two separate buildings with a total of five units. The front building includes a 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit with a fully remodeled kitchen on the ground floor, along with two 1-bedroom, 1-bath...Great investment property with a walk score of 90. Located in a prime Central Berkeley neighborhood, it offers convenient access to UC Berkeley, local parks, shops, restaurants, and major commuter routes. Just 0.5 miles from North Berkeley BART and 0.7 miles from Downtown Berkeley BART. The property consists of two separate buildings with a total of five units. The front building includes a 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit with a fully remodeled kitchen on the ground floor, along with two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units on the upper level. The rear building features a 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit on the ground floor and a vacant 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit on the top floor. Strong rental income and an unbeatable location close to UC Berkeley and downtown make this a compelling investment opportunity.
  1. Listed by Haili Liang • DRE #01513871 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 2118 California Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
ALAMEDA COUNTY
Building Type
5 or More Units
Property Sub Type
5 or More Units
Total # Parking Spaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 04/27/2026 12:14 AM

Property Details for 2118 California Street

StatusNew
MLS #41132497
Days on Compass2
Taxes$13,436 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS Type5+ Units / Five or More Units
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,463 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

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Building Information for 2118 California Street

Stories-Residences5Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,463 SF

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Property Information for 2118 California Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry: Washer, Dryer
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Amenities: None
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6463
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6463.0
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4528
  • Year Built: 1940
Location Details
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4230/1
  • Parcel Number: 56-2002-11
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 5
  • Basement: None
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electric, Gas
  • Financial Data Source: Owner
Multi Family 5+ Information
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 # Units This Type?: 2116
  • Unit # 1 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 1 Dining Room: Yes
  • Unit # 1 Air Cond: No
  • Unit # 1 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 1 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 1 # of Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit # 1 # of Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Unit # 1 Approx SqFt: 1500
  • Unit # 1 Rent: 3434
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 # Units This Type?: 2116 A
  • Unit # 2 Air Cond: No
  • Unit # 2 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 2 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 2 # of Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit # 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 2 Approx SqFt: 750
  • Unit # 2 Rent: vacant
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 # Units This Type?: 2116 B
  • Unit # 3 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 3 Air Cond: No
  • Unit # 3 Fireplace: No
  • Unit # 3 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 3 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 3 # of Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit # 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 3 Approx SqFt: 750
  • Unit # 3 Rent: 1561
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 # Units This Type?: 2118A
  • Unit # 4 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 4 Air Cond: No
  • Unit # 4 Fireplace: No
  • Unit # 4 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 4 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 4 # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit # 4 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 4 Approx SqFt: 724
  • Unit # 4 Rent: 1296
Unit 5
  • Unit 5 # Units This Type?: 2118B
  • Unit # 5 Occupied By: Vacant
  • Unit # 5 Air Cond: No
  • Unit # 5 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 5 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 5 # of Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit # 5 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 5 Approx SqFt: 796
Building Details
  • Additional Features-Misc: Balcony/Patio, None
  • Apx Lot Acres: 0
  • On Site Parking Description: Unassigned
Income / Expense Details
  • Annual Insurance Expense: $5,925
  • Annual Maint Expense: $4,114
  • Annual Mgmt Expense: $5,623
  • Annual Taxes: $13,436
  • Annual Util Expense: $5,735
Other Financial Information
  • Existing Loan: Other
  • Ocpnt Req 24 Hr: Yes
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 2118 California Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41132497

$1,490,000
Apr 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41132497

$1,490,000
Apr 16, 2026

Expired

EBRD #41117166

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/27/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41132497

$1,490,000
04/27/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41132497

$1,490,000
04/16/2026

Expired

EBRD #41117166

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Public Records for 2118 California Street

Taxable ValueLand$149,504Additions$307,314Total$456,818
Tax Record2025$15,919 ($1,327 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,528 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,528 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,463 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1940CountyALAMEDAAPN56-2002-11

Schools near 2118 California Street

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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2118 California Street is a multi-family home for sale in Berkeley, CA 94703. This property was listed for sale on April 27, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $1,490,000. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Oxford Elementary School, Malcolm X Elementary School and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School. 2118 California Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 4,528 sqft multi-family home built in 1940.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Haili Liang, DRE #01513871

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