2525 Durant Ave

Berkeley, CA 94704

$7,900,000
Price
—
Beds
—
Baths
17,802 Sq. Ft.
$444 / Sq. Ft.
17,802
Sq. Ft.
$444
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Cushman & Wakefield Northern California Capital Markets Group is pleased to present The Castle Craig Apartments, a distinguished 27-unit multifamily asset located in an irreplaceable location at 2525 Durant Avenue in the highly sought-after Southside neighborhood of Berkeley, CA. Built in 1928, this 17,802-square-foot property boasts classic architectural character and presents a prime investment opportunity just steps away from the world-renowned UC Berkeley campus. Offered for the first time...The Cushman & Wakefield Northern California Capital Markets Group is pleased to present The Castle Craig Apartments, a distinguished 27-unit multifamily asset located in an irreplaceable location at 2525 Durant Avenue in the highly sought-after Southside neighborhood of Berkeley, CA. Built in 1928, this 17,802-square-foot property boasts classic architectural character and presents a prime investment opportunity just steps away from the world-renowned UC Berkeley campus. Offered for the first time in more than 50 years, The Leroy Apartments represents a truly unique chance to secure a generational multifamily investment in one of the Bay Area's most dynamic rental markets. The property's unit mix consists of 13 studios, 12 one-bedroom units, and 2 two-bedroom units, catering to a diverse range of tenants, including UC Berkeley students, faculty, and local professionals seeking direct adjacency to UC Berkeley. There is immediate value-add potential for an investor to implement property upgrades to 10 units and implement a modern purpose-driven student housing operation. The property can be purchased individually or as a 3-property, 68-unit portfolio with The Keystone Apartments (2419 Durant Avenue - 32 Units) & The Leroy Apartments (2411 Durant Avenue - 9 Units).
  1. Listed by Keith Manson • DRE #01490046 • Brokerage DRE #01880493 • Cushman & Wakefield
  2. Listed by Zach W Greenwood • DRE #01960296 • Brokerage DRE #01880493 • Cushman & Wakefield

Property Details for 2525 Durant Avenue

Cross Street
Telegraph Avenue
Total Parking Spaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 10/08/2025 08:27 AM

Property Details for 2525 Durant Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #425074330
Days on Compass79
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / 5 or More Units
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,748 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Cushman & Wakefield, Keith Manson, DRE #01490046; Cushman & Wakefield, Zach W Greenwood, DRE #01960296
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Building Information for 2525 Durant Avenue

Stories-Residences27Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,748 SF

Payment Calculator

$44,336 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$39,037

Property Taxes

$5,299

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2525 Durant Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Berkeley Map Area 9
  • Area Short Display: 2309
  • Location Description: Berkeley Map Area 9
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 55-1877-7
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Independent Parking Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Tandem Parking Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 0.0
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Building Name: The Castle Craig Apartments
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Agent-Fill
  • Lot Features: Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalk, Other
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Varies by Unit
  • Possession: Close of Escrow
  • Picture Count: 39
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
  • Disclosures/Documents: Disclosure Package Available, Rent Control
  • Units Furnished: None
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Separate Meters: Electricity, See Remarks
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • # of Floors: 0
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • # Of Buildings: 0
  • Stories: 0
  • Levels: Three
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
Interior Features
  • Heating: Steam
  • Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Laundry Features: Coin Operated, In Common Area
  • Basement: Storage Area, Other
  • Cooling: None
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 16
Room Information
1 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 1 Bedroom Units: 12
  • 1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 1 Bedrooms Occupied: 5
2 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 2 Bedroom Units: 2
  • 2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 2 Bedrooms Occupied: 2
3 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 3 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 3 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
4 Bedroom Unit
  • # of 4 Bedroom Units: 0
  • 4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 4 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: 10.17
  • Gross Income Multiplier: 0.0
  • Utilities Expense: 41517.0
Multi-Family Information
  • # Commercial Units: 0
  • Total # Owner Occupied: 0
  • # Studios Occupied: 10
  • # of Studio Units: 13
  • # of Units: 27
  • # Of Units Total: 27
  • # Of Units Vacant: 10
  • # Of Units Leased: 17
  • Total # Leasable: 0
  • Total # Section 8: 0
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 1 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 1 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 1 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 1 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 2 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 2 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 2 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 2 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 3 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 3 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 3 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 3 # of Rooms: 0
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 Bedrooms: 0
  • Unit 4 Full Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Partial Baths: 0
  • Unit 4 Rent: $.00
  • Unit 4 Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • Unit 4 # of Rooms: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Term: Varies By Unit
  • # Of Units Month to Month: 0
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity

Property History for 2525 Durant Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425074330

$7,900,000—
Jul 22, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #26089123

$500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425074330

$7,900,000
07/22/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #26089123

$500,000

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

Public Records for 2525 Durant Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$604,659Additions$615,638Total$1,220,297
Tax Record2025$63,583 ($5,299 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt17,802 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt17,802 SqFtStories3Lot Size9,750 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1928CountyALAMEDAAPN55-1877-7

Schools near 2525 Durant Avenue

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

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Emerson 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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More information about 2525 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704

2525 Durant Avenue is a multi-family home for sale in Berkeley, CA 94704. This property was listed for sale on September 17, 2025 by Cushman & Wakefield, it's currently listed at $7,900,000. It has been on the market for a total of 79 days and was last sold on July 22, 1994. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include John Muir Elementary School, Malcolm X Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School. 2525 Durant Avenue is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 17,802 sqft multi-family home built in 1928.

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Listing Courtesy of Cushman & Wakefield, Keith Manson, DRE #01490046; Cushman & Wakefield, Zach W Greenwood, DRE #01960296

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