2133 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Photo 1

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$2,150,000

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

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Property Description

Classically newly rebuilt 1906 Craftsman style home. This desirable South Berkeley property was at one time a silent retreat sanctuary with it's towering redwoods. The property now boosts 4 bedrooms having a Junior & Primary Suite along with 3.5 baths. The main floor offers a Junior Suite, with walk-in closet. Beautiful finishes abound with generous & tasteful decorative lighting throughout. Easy flow leads to a Chef's delight with Energy Star high-end appliances, large island w/built-in microwave, seating bar, solid wood custom cabinets, single handle pull down & convenient pot-filler. Plus, above & below cabinet lighting. The open family & dining area leads to a beautiful backyard patio w/additional ambient lighting. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sitting area & laundry closet. The elegant & spacious Primary Suite bath is Spa like having a rain shower walk-in & stand alone soaking tub. This blend of historic charm with modern elegance welcomes you to timeless sophistication. Detached garage with driveway & off-street parking. Low maintenance landscaped yards with drainage & auto irrigation. Easy access to shops, restaurants, Ashby BART & Public Transportation. Walk Score 92 & Bike Score 99. A walker & biker paradise. Come see this true gem!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2133 Essex St

General

Sold For: $2,150,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41100129
Added to Site: 230 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 9
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
Fireplace(s): None
Appliances: Dishwasher, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Vanity, Dual Flush Toilet, Window
Primary Bathroom: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Sunken Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Vanity, Dual Flush Toilet, Window

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Built-In Grill, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Closet

Exterior

Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Yard Space

Parking

Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Lower Elmwood
Driving Directions: Shattuck Ave to Essex St.

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: No Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Zoned, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Description: Internet Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Craftsman
Exterior Const.: Fiber Cement
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: Two Story
Living Area: 2,548 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1906

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Dimensions: 3484.8
Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $588

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 5315865

Listed by Bay Valley Realty, Wael Tayara
Sold by Vanguard Properties, Roxana Melgarejo

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Schools

Schools serving 2133 Essex St

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	K-5	0.5 mi
Emerson Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2800 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705	K-5	0.9 mi
John Muir Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2955 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705	K-5	1.1 mi
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705	6-8	0.5 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 2133 Essex St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/15/2025

Sold

$2,150,000

43.52%

MLS

6/04/2025

Listed

$1,498,000

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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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