2004 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Photo 1

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$2,375,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath

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Property Description

A Victorian beauty has been reimagined for modern living in this fully renovated 4BD/3.5BA home in the heart of Berkeley. From the expansive backyard to the comfortable living areas, this 1978 SQFT home has been thoughtfully redesigned with room to grow with approved ADU plans and two primary suites. The bay windows, a convenient adjacent dining area, an exquisite designer kitchen with top of the line appliances, a flexible space ready as a den, office, or play area, and a powder room. Step through the kitchen's glass doors onto a deck for wonderful indoor/outdoor living. Entertain, play, or garden in the professionally landscaped backyard boasting raised gardening beds, new fencing, and a large patio. Back inside, the first floor's primary bedroom suite also opens to the yard and includes a gorgeous spa-like bath and custom closets. Wood floors and recessed lighting span the home. Upstairs find three more bedrooms with roomy closets. Two bright bedrooms share a chic new full bath with tub, while another bedroom features a great new ensuite bath with shower. Two parking spaces and BART mere blocks away make for an easy commute. Nearby, enjoy Berkeley's best - the cultural and recreational offerings of Cal, great parks, Berkeley Bowl, gourmet dining, and lively College Avenue.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2004 Essex St

General

Sold For: $2,375,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41114096
Added to Site: 100 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Study, Updated Kitchen
Fireplace(s): None
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Laundry: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet

Additional Information

Equipment: None

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, Side Yard Access, Tandem, Parking Lot

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Lower Elmwood
Driving Directions: MLK/Adeline/Essex

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Heat Pump
Heating Type: Heat Pump

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: Two Story
Living Area: 1,978 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1900

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
Lot Dimensions: 5000
Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Fencing (Description): Fenced, Full

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $806

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 53159417

Listed by KW Advisors East Bay, David Gunderman and KW Advisors East Bay, Hans Struzyna
Sold by Compass, Andrew Hunting

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— 2004 Essex St —

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KW Advisors East Bay
Hans Struzyna

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Schools

Schools serving 2004 Essex St

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	K-5	0.3 mi
Emerson Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2800 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705	K-5	1.1 mi
John Muir Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2955 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705	K-5	1.3 mi
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705	6-8	0.7 mi
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	9-12	1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 2004 Essex St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/05/2025

Sold

$2,375,000

48.9%

MLS

10/08/2025

Listed

$1,595,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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2004 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 (MLS# 41114096) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,375,000 on November 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 2004 Essex Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

2004 Essex St Berkeley, CA 94703