Welcome to 2516 Mathews Street, a classic Craftsman Home! This home has some modern upgrades and can be transformed into a charming and updated masterpiece. This well kept 2 bedroom, 1 bath home sits in the wonderful neighborhood in Berkeley that is central to all: dining, shops, BART, theaters, museums, Berkeley Bowl, farmers' market, UC Berkeley and more! You will love this location. Just blocks to several coffee shops, eateries and restaurants. Considered a walkers and bikers paradise. With your very own personal touch, this home has boundless potential!!
Sold for $2,100,000 on 09/29/25
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$2,100,000
2516 Mathews St, Berkeley, CA 94702
2beds
1,040sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1924
4,543 Square Feet Lot
$2,083,000 Zestimate®
$2,019/sqft
$4,004 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,083,000
$1.90M - $2.29M
$4,004/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced air, Heat pump, Electric, Gas, Solar
Cooling
- Central, Evaporative, Solar, Wall
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco, Composition
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Fenced, Wood, Fenced Back, Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial, City
Lot
- Size: 4,543 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 5417814
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meters, Public Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Building Type: Detached
- Listing Class: Residential
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room
- Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
- Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
- Fireplaces: Wood Burning
- Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
- Family Room: Separate Family Room
- Water: Public
- Kitchen: Dishwasher, 220 Volt Outlet, Freezer, Countertop - Granite, Cooktop - Electric, Oven - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator
- Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, On Street, Drive Through, Detached Garage
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
- Special Features: Bathroom Features, Grab Bars
- Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Public Utilities
- Heating: Central Forced Air
- Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public, Sump Pump
- Fencing: Fenced, Wood, Fenced Back, Chain Link
- Roof: Rolled Composition
- HOA Exist Y/N: 0
- Additional Listing Info: Not Applicable
- Cooling: Central AC
- Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s)
- Commission Unit: Percentage
- Commission: 2.50
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $2,100,000+100.2%$2,019/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $1,049,000+31.3%$1,009/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41098452 | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Price change | $799,000-18.1%$768/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41098452 | ||
| 1/31/2025 | Price change | $975,000-22%$938/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41080428 | ||
| 12/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+39%$1,202/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41080428 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,320,000 +11.9% |
| 2024 | $19,797 +18.6% | $1,180,000 +6% |
| 2023 | $16,686 +339.3% | $1,113,000 +2238.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southwest Berkeley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Oxford Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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Estimated market value
$2,083,000
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Estimated market value
$2,083,000