Wide-frontage lot in Elmwood offering a rare opportunity to renovate or reimagine in one of Berkeley’s most desirable neighborhoods. The property features mature landscaping, including fruit trees, and offers potential for renovation, expansion, or redevelopment (buyer to verify). Ideally located near Claremont and Ashby, with convenient access to shops, dining, and transportation. The existing home is ready for transformation and presents a compelling entry point into a prime Berkeley location with meaningful upside. Ideal for contractors, investors, or buyers seeking to create a custom residence. Open Houses Sunday 3/29 and Sunday 4/5, 2–4 PM. City of Berkeley, single-family homes and duplexes must comply with the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) to obtain a Home Energy Score.
For sale
$1,795,000
2800 Prince St, Berkeley, CA 94705
4beds
2,060sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$871/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wide-frontage lotFruit treesMature landscaping
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 16 hours ago
Listed by:
Charles Norman DRE #01840348 415-328-4303,
Charles L. Norman, Broker
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41128233
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Dining Room, Workshop
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,060
- Total interior livable area: 2,060 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Entry Gate, Garden
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 52156351
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shingle,Craftsman,Vintage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition Shingles, Frame, Shingle Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $871/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $376,720
- Date on market: 3/24/2026
- Listing terms: Submit
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$6,076/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000$871/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41128233 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $376,720 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,440 +3.2% | $369,334 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,150 +3.4% | $362,092 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,846 +0.3% | $354,993 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,816 +7.8% | $348,034 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,180 +6.6% | $344,467 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,671 +6.5% | $337,714 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,203 | $331,094 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,203 +5.4% | $324,601 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,833 +4.3% | $318,238 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,551 | $313,457 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,551 | $307,319 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $305,932 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $299,935 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $294,053 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $291,856 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $292,549 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $286,813 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $281,190 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $275,677 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $270,273 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $264,976 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $260,120 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $255,020 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,674 | $250,019 |
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Est. payment
$11,098/mo
Principal & interest
$9273
Property taxes
$1825
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Elmwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10John Muir Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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