3138 California St

Beds
Baths
6,208 Sq. Ft.
$322 / Sq. Ft.
6,208
Sq. Ft.
$322
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Just four blocks from Ashby BART and tucked into a quiet, tree-lined street, 3138 California St blends location, stability, and upside in one of South Berkeley’s most accessible pockets. This 8-unit building features (7) 2BD/1BA units and (1) 3BD/2BA across 6,208 sq ft, set on a 6,800 sq ft lot with a spacious rear parking area and on-site laundry. The building is set back from the street, offering added privacy and a quieter living environment for its tenants. Most units are renting near market,...Just four blocks from Ashby BART and tucked into a quiet, tree-lined street, 3138 California St blends location, stability, and upside in one of South Berkeley’s most accessible pockets. This 8-unit building features (7) 2BD/1BA units and (1) 3BD/2BA across 6,208 sq ft, set on a 6,800 sq ft lot with a spacious rear parking area and on-site laundry. The building is set back from the street, offering added privacy and a quieter living environment for its tenants. Most units are renting near market, making this a clean, income-producing asset from day one. With its proximity to Shattuck Ave, Adeline St, cafés, markets, and parks, tenants enjoy convenience without sacrificing neighborhood feel. Offered at just $250K per unit and delivering a near 7% CAP, this is a rare opportunity to own a well-located, well-maintained multifamily building in a high-demand rental corridor.
  1. Listed by Joey Wang • DRE #01890931 • Keller Williams Realty

Property Details for 3138 California Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY
Building Type
5 or More Units
Property Sub Type
5 or More Units
Garage/Parking
Access - Side Yard
Total # Parking Spaces
8
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2026 01:51 PM

Property Details for 3138 California Street

StatusPending
MLS #41120832
Days on Compass26
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS Type5+ Units / Five or More Units
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,800 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Joey Wang, DRE #01890931
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Building Information for 3138 California Street

Stories-Residences8Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,405 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,748

Property Taxes

$1,657

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3138 California Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Gas, Wall Furnace, Hot Water
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public
Lot / Property Details
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Concrete, Siding - Stucco, Wood
  • Lot Description: Level, Partial Fence, Paved
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6800
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6800.0
  • Roof: Other, Bitumen
  • Sq Ft Apx: 6208
  • Year Built: 1964
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: S Sacramento St Left Woolsey St
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4240.01
  • Parcel Number: 52-1544-3
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • All Units Have: Dishwasher, Oven Range Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Units Total: 8
  • Basement: None
  • Separate Meters: Electric, Gas, Water
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas, Water
  • Financial Data Source: Estimated, Owner, Projected
Income / Expense Details
  • Operating Expenses: License/Ads, Maintenance/Repair, Property Tax/Assessments, Trash Removal
Multi Family 5+ Information
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 # Units This Type?: 1
  • Unit # 1 Occupied By: Vacant
  • Unit # 1 # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit # 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 1 Approx SqFt: 720
  • Unit # 1 Rent: 2575
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 # Units This Type?: 6
  • Unit # 2 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 2 # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit # 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 2 Approx SqFt: 722
  • Unit # 2 Rent: 2302.2
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 # Units This Type?: 1
  • Unit # 3 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 3 # of Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit # 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 3 Approx SqFt: 961
  • Unit # 3 Rent: 3350
Building Details
  • Additional Features-Misc: Balcony/Patio, Extra Storage
  • Apx Lot Acres: 0
  • Inspection Reports Available: Home, Roof, Structural Pest Control
  • On Site Parking Description: Side Yard Access, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
Income / Expense Details
  • Annual Gross Sched Income: $236,858
Other Financial Information
  • Existing Loan: None
  • Ocpnt Req 24 Hr: Yes
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 3138 California Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Pending

MLSListings #EB41120832

Feb 9, 2026

Pending

EBRD #41120832

Jan 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41120832

$2,000,000
Jan 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41120832

$2,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Pending

MLSListings #EB41120832

02/09/2026

Pending

EBRD #41120832

01/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41120832

$2,000,000
01/14/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41120832

$2,000,000

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Public Records for 3138 California Street

Taxable ValueLand$122,274Additions$293,144Total$415,418
Tax Record2025$19,887 ($1,657 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt6,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,208 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,800 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1964CountyALAMEDAAPN52-1544-3

Schools near 3138 California 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

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Joey Wang, DRE #01890931

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