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!
For sale
Price cut: $50K (4/9)
$849,000
3233 Ellis St, Berkeley, CA 94703
3beds
1,876sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
6,242.15 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$453/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 76 days |
- 3,610 |
- 75 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Zhaohui Ma DRE #02251802 650-302-0683,
Suen, Peter 415-513-6110
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426099704
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Den, Kitchen, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Formal Entry
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,876
- Total interior livable area: 1,876 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Private, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,242.15 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 052153101202
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $453/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $803,817
- Price range: $849K - $849K
- Date on market: 1/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 76 days
- Total actual rent: 0
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,988/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Price change | $849,000-5.6%$453/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000$479/sqft |
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| 12/22/2025 | Listing removed | $899,000$479/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $899,000-5.2%$479/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $948,000-5.1%$505/sqft |
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| 7/26/2025 | Listing removed | $999,000$533/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,000+1898%$533/sqft |
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| 1/22/2019 | Sold | $50,000-54.5%$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2017 | Sold | $110,000+1733.3%$59/sqft |
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| 3/13/2015 | Sold | $6,000$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $803,817 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,963 +2.3% | $788,059 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,624 +2.3% | $772,609 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,295 +0% | $757,461 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,291 +7.1% | $742,614 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,341 +83.9% | $735,000 +162.5% |
| 2019 | $7,254 +41.8% | $279,947 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,114 | $274,458 +111.1% |
| 2017 | $5,114 +8.2% | $129,997 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,725 +13.7% | $127,448 +26.7% |
| 2015 | $4,153 | $100,558 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,153 | $98,589 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $98,143 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $96,218 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $94,333 -44.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $171,301 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $171,708 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $168,341 +86.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $90,207 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $88,438 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $86,704 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $85,006 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $83,447 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,812 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,744 | $80,207 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,983/mo
Principal & interest
$4120
Property taxes
$863
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Ashby
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Malcolm X Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- California
- Alameda County
- Berkeley
- 94703
- Ashby
- 3233 Ellis St
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