3233 Ellis St

Berkeley, CA 94703

$899,000
Price
3
Beds
1,876 Sq. Ft.
$479 / Sq. Ft.
1,876
Sq. Ft.
$479
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Best deal in Berkeley! With over 1000 sqf unfinished basement and 800 sqf unfinished attic,this is an ideal property for renovation, adding an ADU for excellent rental income, or redevelopment. Property was entitled to build three single family houses. This is a rare opportunity in one of the East Bay's most sought-after neighborhoods. Just minutes from UC Berkeley, Ashby BART Station, Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, and the vibrant Temescal and Elmwood districts. Easy access to I-80,...Best deal in Berkeley! With over 1000 sqf unfinished basement and 800 sqf unfinished attic,this is an ideal property for renovation, adding an ADU for excellent rental income, or redevelopment. Property was entitled to build three single family houses. This is a rare opportunity in one of the East Bay's most sought-after neighborhoods. Just minutes from UC Berkeley, Ashby BART Station, Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, and the vibrant Temescal and Elmwood districts. Easy access to I-80, I-580, and Highway 24 ensures seamless connectivity to San Francisco, Oakland, and beyond. Tremendous upside potential! buyers are advised to verify current buildability with city officials. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity in a premier Berkeley location!
  1. Listed by Zhaohui Ma • DRE #02251802 • Brokerage DRE #01883693 • Suen, Peter

Property Details for 3233 Ellis Street

Parking Features
Garage Facing Front, Private
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Cross Street
Alcatraz Ave
Total Parking Spaces
3
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2025 09:26 AM

Property Details for 3233 Ellis Street

StatusActive
MLS #425068364
Days on Compass109
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,242 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Suen, Peter, Zhaohui Ma, DRE #02251802
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Building Information for 3233 Ellis Street

Stories-Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,242 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,855 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,442

Property Taxes

$1,413

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 3233 Ellis Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Berkeley Map Area 8
  • Area Short Display: 2308
  • Location Description: Berkeley Map Area 8
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 052-1531-012-02
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking: Garage Facing Front, Private
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Property Faces: West
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Possession: Close of Escrow
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Picture Count: 31
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Public
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Stories: 0
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Bitumen
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Formal Entry
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Kitchen, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Basement: Partial
  • Cooling: None
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • # of Rooms: 7
  • Room Type: Attic, Den, Kitchen, Living Room
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Living
  • Living Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Dining
  • Dining Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counter
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Hours Limited: No

Property History for 3233 Ellis Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2025

Price Change

RESFAR #425068364

$899,000—
Aug 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425068364

$948,000—
Jul 25, 2025

Withdrawn

RESFAR #425045553

$999,000—
Jun 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425045553

$999,000—
Sep 23, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #654465767

$735,000

+9395.2% / yr

Nov 20, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638495583

$16,000

-96.6% / yr

Jul 20, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638495585

$50,000

-99.9% / yr

Mar 29, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625910728

$500,000—
Mar 24, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625910712

$500,000—
Mar 23, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625910729

$500,000

+1969.9% / yr

Feb 28, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590761101

$20,000

-99.9% / yr

Nov 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590761100

$110,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2025

Price Change

RESFAR #425068364

$899,000
08/27/2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425068364

$948,000
07/25/2025

Withdrawn

RESFAR #425045553

$999,000
06/04/2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425045553

$999,000
09/23/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #654465767

$735,000

+9395.2% / yr

11/20/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638495583

$16,000

-96.6% / yr

07/20/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638495585

$50,000

-99.9% / yr

03/29/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625910728

$500,000
03/24/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625910712

$500,000
03/23/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625910729

$500,000

+1969.9% / yr

02/28/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590761101

$20,000

-99.9% / yr

11/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590761100

$110,000

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

Public Records for 3233 Ellis Street

Taxable ValueLand$601,496Additions$202,321Total$803,817
Tax Record2025$16,961 ($1,413 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,876 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,876 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905CountyALAMEDAAPN52-1531-12-2

Schools near 3233 Ellis Street

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

John Muir Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X 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 3233 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

3233 Ellis Street is a single family home for sale in Berkeley, CA 94703. This property was listed for sale on August 27, 2025 by Suen, Peter, it's currently listed at $899,000. It has been on the market for a total of 109 days and was last sold on September 23, 2019. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Emerson Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School and Malcolm X Elementary School. 3233 Ellis Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,876 sqft single family home built in 1905.

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Listing Courtesy of Suen, Peter, Zhaohui Ma, DRE #02251802

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