2961 California St

1,518 Sq. Ft.
$758 / Sq. Ft.
1,518
Sq. Ft.
$758
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Where does California Chill Meet Berkeley Bliss? Right here on California Street! This charming South Berkeley Craftsman welcomes you with 4 bedrooms, classic built-in wood cabinetry, clawfoot bathtub, a spacious kitchen, and your own personal spa set up, including a private deck, hot tub, and sauna. Stay for the peace of mind that comes with a recently replaced roof, seismic retrofit, lots of electrical updates, updated copper plumbing, and owned solar panels. The sauna currently occupies the detached...Where does California Chill Meet Berkeley Bliss? Right here on California Street! This charming South Berkeley Craftsman welcomes you with 4 bedrooms, classic built-in wood cabinetry, clawfoot bathtub, a spacious kitchen, and your own personal spa set up, including a private deck, hot tub, and sauna. Stay for the peace of mind that comes with a recently replaced roof, seismic retrofit, lots of electrical updates, updated copper plumbing, and owned solar panels. The sauna currently occupies the detached garage—easily relocatable if you prefer parking space. Location-wise, you’re just 2 blocks from the award-winning Malcolm X Elementary , with Berkeley Bowl, BART, freeways, UC campus, and downtown shops all within easy reach. (Buyer to verify school district/availability.) You don’t get more East Bay accessibility than a 96 bike score and 89 walk score from walkscore.com®. So Don’t Leave Your Stress at Home. Come Home to Relieve Your Stress!
  1. Listed by Seth Franklin • DRE #01947142 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 2961 California Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
SOUTH BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached, Garage (ParkingFeatures), Off Street, Parking Area, Garage Door Opener
Total # Parking Spaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 09/30/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 2961 California Street

StatusSold
MLS #41108845
Days on Compass15
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1921
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,400 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Seth Franklin, DRE #01947142

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty, Adam Hume, DRE #01749274

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Building Information for 2961 California Street

Stories2Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,400 SF

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Property Information for 2961 California Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Den, Gas (FireplaceFeatures)
  • Flooring: Wood, Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer
  • Pool Type: Hot Tub/Spa
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Other
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water, Meter on Site, Sewer In & Connected, Irrigation Connected
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Other, Tankless Water Heater, See Remarks, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Solar, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Other
  • Lot Description: Level, Other, Front Yard, Landscaped, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3400
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3400.0
  • Pets: Yes
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1518
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Enclosed Deck, Front Porch, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscaped, Private, Wood Fencing
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Acres: 0.08
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: California St & Ashby
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 53-1608-22
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 2961 California Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41108845

$1,150,000
Sep 29, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41108845

$1,150,000
Sep 23, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915894340

$1,150,000

+3.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2025

Sold

EBRD #41108845

$1,150,000
09/29/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41108845

$1,150,000
09/23/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915894340

$1,150,000

+3.1% / yr

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

Public Records for 2961 California Street

Taxable ValueLand$257,152Additions$600,022Total$857,174
Tax Record2025$14,313 ($1,193 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,518 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,518 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921CountyALAMEDAAPN53-1608-22

Schools near 2961 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 - 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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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Seth Franklin, DRE #01947142

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