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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3233 Ellis St
General
- Price: $899,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: San_Francisco
- MLS ID: 426099704
- Updated: 1/29/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Rooms/Areas: Attic, Den, Kitchen, Living Room
- Interior Features: Formal Entry
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring: Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Closet
- Bedroom 1: Closet
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Stone Counters
- Laundry: In Kitchen, In Kitchen
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Private, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
Location
- Area: Berkeley Map Area 8
- County: Alameda
- Cross Streets: Alcatraz Ave
- Direction Faces: West
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Construction: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Partial
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,876
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
- Living Area: 1,876 Sq. Ft.
- Current Bldg. Use: Residential
- Year Built: 1905
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1433
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,242
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- APN: 52153101202
Listed by Suen, Peter, Zhaohui Ma
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Schools
Schools serving 3233 Ellis 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 |
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Emerson Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2800 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 1.5 mi |
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
John Muir Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2955 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 1.6 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 3233 Ellis St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/28/2026
Listed
$899,000
22.31%
MLS
9/23/2019
Sold
$735,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 3233 Ellis St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$16,961
13%
$803,817
2%
2024
$14,963
2%
$788,059
2%
2023
$14,624
2%
$772,609
2%
2022
$14,295
—
$757,461
2%
2021
$14,291
7%
$742,614
1%
2020
$13,341
84%
$735,000
163%
2019
$7,254
3%
$279,947
2%
2018
$7,068
38%
$274,458
111%
2017
$5,114
8%
$129,997
2%
2016
$4,724
9%
$127,448
27%
2015
$4,321
4%
$100,558
2%
2014
$4,153
1%
$98,589
—
2013
$4,113
—
$98,143
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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3233 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 (MLS# 426099704) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 3233 Ellis Street is currently listed for $899,000 and was received on January 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 3233 Ellis 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.

