Last Sold Price
5 beds3,863 sqft$841/sqft
2540 Cedar StBerkeley, CA94708

Description

This truly grand home in the heart of coveted North Berkeley, is a classic beauty of Craftsman elegance. A breathtaking panoramic view of the Cal Campus, San Francisco Skyline, SF Bay, and Marin County is truly a highlight. Boasting 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, a luxurious master suite, fully appointed guest quarters, updated chef’s kitchen with breakfast room, designer bathrooms, and a large family room. The hardwood floors, light fixtures, woodwork trim are in keeping with the vintage charm. Other lovely...This truly grand home in the heart of coveted North Berkeley, is a classic beauty of Craftsman elegance. A breathtaking panoramic view of the Cal Campus, San Francisco Skyline, SF Bay, and Marin County is truly a highlight. Boasting 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, a luxurious master suite, fully appointed guest quarters, updated chef’s kitchen with breakfast room, designer bathrooms, and a large family room. The hardwood floors, light fixtures, woodwork trim are in keeping with the vintage charm. Other lovely features include office/play spaces, 10GB fiber optic connection, efficient laundry room, expansive deck off the kitchen and dining area, and a large lower patio surrounded by lush mature greenery. With a soaring view, the home is set upon a lovely lot, perched above the famed Campanile; at UC Berkeley, the Greek Theatre, and just blocks from gourmet shopping and world class restaurants. Close to hiking trails, Tilden Park, Berkeley Rose Garden, Codornices Park, freeway access and BART.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/19/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Gregg Fujita • DRE #01109495 • BHHS Drysdale Properties
  2. Listed by Janis Erion • DRE #01879531 • BHHS Drysdale Properties

Property Details for 2540 Cedar Street

Status
MLS #
40969474
Days on Compass
25
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1924
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,200 SF
City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTH BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco
Total # Parking Spaces
0

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Drysdale Properties, Gregg Fujita, DRE #01109495; BHHS Drysdale Properties, Janis Erion, DRE #01879531

Sold By Compass, Helene Barkin, DRE #01032351

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Building Information for 2540 Cedar Street

Stories-Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,200 SF

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Property Information for 2540 Cedar Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Engineered Wood, Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Possible Guest
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom
  • Level - Upper: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6200
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6200.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3863
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: shattuck to cedar
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 58-2196-21
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 2540 Cedar Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #40969474

$3,250,000
Nov 19, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #40969474

$3,250,000
Nov 19, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40969474

$3,250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2021

Sold

RESFAR #40969474

$3,250,000
11/19/2021

Sold

CRMLS #40969474

$3,250,000
11/19/2021

Sold

EBRD #40969474

$3,250,000

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

Public Records for 2540 Cedar Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,034,670Additions$2,414,230Total$3,448,900
Tax Record2025$49,780 ($4,148 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt3,863 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,863 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1945CountyALAMEDAAPN58-2196-21

Schools near 2540 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

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 BHHS Drysdale Properties, Gregg Fujita, DRE #01109495; BHHS Drysdale Properties, Janis Erion, DRE #01879531

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