2142 Ward St

Berkeley, CA 94705

$2,200,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
—
Baths
2,964 Sq. Ft.
$742 / Sq. Ft.
2,964
Sq. Ft.
$742
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 5/15/26
Sold 5/15/26

Description

Rare Berkeley property, lovingly held by the same family since 1952, this thoughtfully renovated duplex blends modern upgrades with timeless charm and offers the flexibility to convert into a spacious single-family home. Both units showcase beautiful wood trim, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, hardwood floors, Anderson windows, updated kitchens with newer stainless steel appliances and renovated bathrooms with a separate water closet. The electrical has been upgraded, and new furnaces and tankless...Rare Berkeley property, lovingly held by the same family since 1952, this thoughtfully renovated duplex blends modern upgrades with timeless charm and offers the flexibility to convert into a spacious single-family home. Both units showcase beautiful wood trim, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, hardwood floors, Anderson windows, updated kitchens with newer stainless steel appliances and renovated bathrooms with a separate water closet. The electrical has been upgraded, and new furnaces and tankless water heaters installed for each unit. The upper level features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, with a relaxing private balcony, while the lower level offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a versatile sunroom ideal for a home office, gym, or reading retreat. Additional highlights for both units include a dining room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, and a convenient laundry room. Enjoy the newly landscaped backyard with raised planter boxes, perfect for gardening, entertaining, and outdoor living, plus ample parking with a long driveway and parking pad. Ideally located near shopping, dining, top-rated public and private K–12 schools, UC Berkeley, Berkeley Marina, parks, shoreline trails, and BART for easy commuting. BESO energy score of 3.
  1. Listed by Sylvana Wong • DRE #01297610 • RE/MAX Accord

Property Details for 2142 Ward Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY BOWL
Building Type
DUPLEX
Property Sub Type
DUPLEX
Garage/Parking
Other
View
Hills
Park Spaces Total
2
Total # Parking Spaces
2
LISTING CLOSED: 05/15/2026 12:00 AM

Property Details for 2142 Ward Street

StatusSold
MLS #41130437
Days on Compass5
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / DUPLEX
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,436 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Accord, Sylvana Wong, DRE #01297610

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Bobbie Giarratana, DRE #01259754

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Building Information for 2142 Ward Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,436 SF

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 2142 Ward Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Laminate, Tile, Carpet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Room Details
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Energy Saving Feature: Thermostat Controller
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Window Coverings, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5436
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5436.0
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2964
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Shed(s)
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • Directions to Property: Between Shattuck and Telegraph
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 54-1720-28
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • All Units Have: Dishwasher, Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen
  • Some Units Have: Dishwasher, Fireplaces, Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen
  • Units Total: 2
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Miscellaneous Features: Balcony/Patio, Garden
  • Parking Description: Other
  • Existing Lease Terms: Building Vacant
  • Tenant Pays: None
  • Financial Data Source: None
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: 2142 Ward
  • Dining Room 1: Yes
  • Fireplace 1: Yes
  • Refrigerator 1: Yes
  • Range/Oven 1: Yes
  • Bedrooms 1: 2
  • Bathrooms 1: 1
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: 2144 Ward
  • Dining Room 2: Yes
  • Fireplace 2: Yes
  • Refrigerator 2: Yes
  • Range/Oven 2: Yes
  • Bedrooms 2: 3
  • Bathrooms 2: 1
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: Balcony/Patio, Garden
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 2142 Ward Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 15, 2026

Sold

EBRD #41130437

$2,200,000—
May 15, 2026

Sold

CRMLS #41130437

$2,200,000—
May 15, 2026

Sold

MLSListings #BE41130437

$2,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/15/2026

Sold

EBRD #41130437

$2,200,000
05/15/2026

Sold

CRMLS #41130437

$2,200,000
05/15/2026

Sold

MLSListings #BE41130437

$2,200,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2142 Ward Street

Taxable ValueLand$280,145Additions$586,577Total$866,722
Tax Record2025$18,568 ($1,547 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,964 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,964 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,436 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1908Year Renovated1916CountyALAMEDAAPN54-1720-28

Schools near 2142 Ward Street

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Emerson Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public - K to 5
John Muir Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Willard Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Emerson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John Muir Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Willard Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Accord, Sylvana Wong, DRE #01297610

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