First Time on the Market – Two Homes on One Lot Offered for the first time in over 50 years, 2123 5th Street presents a rare opportunity to own a well-maintained, multi-family property in the heart of West Berkeley. Thoughtfully cared for over the decades, this versatile two-home property is ideal for multi-generational living, rental income, or a long-term investment. Set on a single lot, the property includes two detached homes—each with its own private entrance and fenced separation for added privacy: • Front House: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | 1,054 sq ft • Back House: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom | 608 sq ft Both homes have been lovingly maintained and updated over the years, offering move-in-ready comfort with the potential to expand or personalize. Located just minutes from the UC Berkeley campus, 4th Street shops and restaurants, University Avenue, Rose Parks Elementary, and nearby biotech and research hubs, this property blends quiet residential living with unbeatable urban convenience. Don’t miss this rare and flexible opportunity in one of Berkeley’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Sold for $1,101,000
$1,101,000
2123 5th St, Berkeley, CA 94710
3beds
1,435sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$1,096,100 Zestimate®
$767/sqft
$4,914 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,096,100
$986,000 - $1.22M
$4,914/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 25, 2025 at 03:19pm
Listed by:
Tracy Zhou DRE #01896893 415-503-7363,
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty,
Yun Tong DRE #02033803 415-686-0200,
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with:
Eckart Noack, DRE #01213357
MLSListing
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41100690
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- See Remarks
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Bamboo
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,435
- Total interior livable area: 1,435 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Back Yard, Curb(s), Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 56196221
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2025 | Sold | $1,101,000+0.1%$767/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41100690 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$767/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41100690 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $32,436 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,366 +4% | $31,800 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,159 +0.6% | $31,177 +2% |
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Neighborhood: Southwest Berkeley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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Estimated market value
$1,096,100
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Estimated market value
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