2517 Cedar St

$975,000
Price
3
Beds
Baths
2,128 Sq. Ft.
$458 / Sq. Ft.
2,128
Sq. Ft.
$458
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Transparent price. The best priced duplex in years! Only 6 duplexes sold in the neighborhood in the last 2 years. Average sale price is $2.376 million. The McGrath House – A Rare Opportunity in Iconic Normandy Village/North Campus/Berkeley Hills. The McGrath House is a Craftsman Duplex (FULLY VACANT) with excellent rental potential, perched in Berkeley’s coveted Normandy Village. This architectural gem offers sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Downtown Oakland, Berkeley...Transparent price. The best priced duplex in years! Only 6 duplexes sold in the neighborhood in the last 2 years. Average sale price is $2.376 million. The McGrath House – A Rare Opportunity in Iconic Normandy Village/North Campus/Berkeley Hills. The McGrath House is a Craftsman Duplex (FULLY VACANT) with excellent rental potential, perched in Berkeley’s coveted Normandy Village. This architectural gem offers sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Downtown Oakland, Berkeley Hills, and the UC Berkeley Campus. Just blocks from the Northside of Cal Campus, the Rose Garden, Chez Panisse, Cheese Board, Memorial Stadium, and the Gourmet Ghetto. This prime location puts the very best of Berkeley at your doorstep, providing sweeping views, excellent schools, and walkability, while keeping you out of the high fire zone. Live in one unit and rent the other, or bring your contractor and reimagine the McGrath House to it's original glory as a grand single-family residence. With its rich history, unbeatable location, and endless potential, this is a truly rare find in Berkeley's best neighborhood. Opportunity knocks.
  1. Listed by Abraham Butler-Rotholz • DRE #02222891 • Real Brokerage Technologies

Property Details for 2517 Cedar Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
N. CAMPUS
Building Type
DUPLEX
Property Sub Type
DUPLEX
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, San Francisco
Park Spaces Total
1
Total # Parking Spaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 06:21 AM

Property Details for 2517 Cedar Street

StatusPending
MLS #41107765
Days on Compass120
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL INCOME / DUPLEX
Year Built1935
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,720 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Real Brokerage Technologies, Abraham Butler-Rotholz, DRE #02222891
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Building Information for 2517 Cedar Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,720 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,854 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,818

Property Taxes

$1,036

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2517 Cedar Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Laundry: Washer
Room Details
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer
Lot / Property Details
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: All Utilities, Carbon Mon Detector, Gas Water Heater, Internet Available, Smoke Detector(s), Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Siding - Stucco, Wood
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 2720
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2720.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2128
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Acres: 0.06
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Shattuck to Cedar
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 58-2246-14
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 2
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Miscellaneous Features: Balcony/Patio, Formal Entry, Storage Area(s)
  • Parking Description: Detached Garage
  • Existing Lease Terms: None
  • Tenant Pays: Other
  • Financial Data Source: Other
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: 2517
  • Occupied By 1: Vacant
  • Dining Room 1: No
  • Air Cond 1: No
  • Fireplace 1: Yes
  • Refrigerator 1: Yes
  • Range/Oven 1: Yes
  • Bedrooms 1: 1
  • Bathrooms 1: 1
  • Parking Spaces 1: 0
  • Apx Sq Ft 1: 1,000
  • Rent 1: 2750
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: 2519
  • Occupied By 2: Vacant
  • Dining Room 2: Yes
  • Air Cond 2: No
  • Fireplace 2: Yes
  • Refrigerator 2: Yes
  • Range/Oven 2: Yes
  • Bedrooms 2: 2
  • Bathrooms 2: 1.5
  • Parking Spaces 2: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 2: 1,128
  • Rent 2: 3750
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: Balcony/Patio, Formal Entry, Storage Area(s)
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 2517 Cedar Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41107765

Dec 16, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41107765

Dec 8, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41107765

Dec 8, 2025

Contingent - Show

EBRD #41107765

Nov 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41107765

$975,000
Nov 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41107765

$975,000
Nov 12, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41107765

Nov 12, 2025

Contingent - Show

EBRD #41107765

Sep 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41107765

$975,000
Sep 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41107765

$975,000
Sep 17, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41107765

$975,000
Sep 17, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41107765

Sep 11, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41107765

$975,000
Sep 11, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41107765

$975,000
Aug 29, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41107765

$999,000
Aug 29, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41107765

$999,000
Aug 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41107765

$795,000
Aug 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41107765

$795,000
Oct 23, 1998

Sold

EBRD #28117152

$310,000
Oct 23, 1998

Sold

EBRD #28117154

$310,000
Sep 19, 1998

Pending

EBRD #28117152

Sep 19, 1998

Pending

EBRD #28117154

Sep 15, 1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28117152

$289,000
Sep 15, 1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28117154

$289,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41107765

12/16/2025

Pending

EBRD #41107765

12/08/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41107765

12/08/2025

Contingent - Show

EBRD #41107765

11/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41107765

$975,000
11/23/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41107765

$975,000
11/12/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41107765

11/12/2025

Contingent - Show

EBRD #41107765

09/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41107765

$975,000
09/23/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41107765

$975,000
09/17/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41107765

$975,000
09/17/2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41107765

09/11/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41107765

$975,000
09/11/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41107765

$975,000
08/29/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41107765

$999,000
08/29/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41107765

$999,000
08/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41107765

$795,000
08/12/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41107765

$795,000
10/23/1998

Sold

EBRD #28117152

$310,000
10/23/1998

Sold

EBRD #28117154

$310,000
09/19/1998

Pending

EBRD #28117152

09/19/1998

Pending

EBRD #28117154

09/15/1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28117152

$289,000
09/15/1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28117154

$289,000

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

Public Records for 2517 Cedar Street

Taxable ValueLand$145,788Additions$340,173Total$485,961
Tax Record2025$12,436 ($1,036 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,128 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,128 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,720 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1935Year Renovated1938CountyALAMEDAAPN58-2246-14

Schools near 2517 Cedar 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

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Real Brokerage Technologies, Abraham Butler-Rotholz, DRE #02222891

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