Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,128 sqft$423/sqft
2517 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94708
Multi FamilyProperty Type
2,720 sq ftLot Size
1935Year Built
$423/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

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.
  • Listed by: Abraham Butler-Rotholz DRE #02222891 • Real Brokerage Technologies
Listing closed: 12/31/2025 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41107765

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Property Information for 2517 Cedar Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL INCOME / DUPLEX
  • 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
Building Information
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,720 SF
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: Washer, Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s), All Utilities, Internet Available
  • 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 31, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41107765

$900,000
Dec 31, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41107765

$900,000
Dec 24, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926858038

$900,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2025

Sold

EBRD #41107765

$900,000
12/31/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41107765

$900,000
12/24/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926858038

$900,000

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Public Records for 2517 Cedar Street

Taxable ValueLand$270,000Additions$630,000Total$900,000
Tax Record2025$12,436 ($1,036 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total 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
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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