2118 California St

Berkeley, CA 94703

$1,950,000
Price
Beds
Baths
4,528 Sq. Ft.
$431 / Sq. Ft.
4,528
Sq. Ft.
$431
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great investment property with a walk score of 90. Located in a prime Central Berkeley neighborhood, it offers convenient access to UC Berkeley, local parks, shops, restaurants, and major commuter routes. Just 0.5 miles from North Berkeley BART and 0.7 miles from Downtown Berkeley BART. The property consists of two separate buildings with a total of five units. The front building includes a 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit with a fully remodeled kitchen on the ground floor, along with two 1-bedroom, 1-bath...Great investment property with a walk score of 90. Located in a prime Central Berkeley neighborhood, it offers convenient access to UC Berkeley, local parks, shops, restaurants, and major commuter routes. Just 0.5 miles from North Berkeley BART and 0.7 miles from Downtown Berkeley BART. The property consists of two separate buildings with a total of five units. The front building includes a 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit with a fully remodeled kitchen on the ground floor, along with two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units on the upper level. The rear building features a 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit on the ground floor and a vacant 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit on the top floor. Strong rental income and an unbeatable location close to UC Berkeley and downtown make this a compelling investment opportunity.
  1. Listed by Margaret Lin • DRE #00970281 • Coldwell Banker Realty
  2. Listed by Haili Liang • DRE #01513871 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 2118 California Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CENTRAL BERKELEY
Building Type
5 or More Units
Property Sub Type
5 or More Units
Garage/Parking
No Parking
Total # Parking Spaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 06/12/2025 10:20 PM

Property Details for 2118 California Street

StatusActive
MLS #41094178
Days on Compass59
Taxes$12,696 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS Type5+ Units / Five or More Units
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,463 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Margaret Lin, DRE #00970281; Coldwell Banker Realty, Haili Liang, DRE #01513871
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Building Information for 2118 California Street

Stories-Residences5Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,463 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,275 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,217

Property Taxes

$1,058

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2118 California Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry: Washer, Dryer
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA Amenities: None
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6463
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6463.0
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4528
  • Year Built: 1940
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: GPS
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4230/1
  • Parcel Number: 56-2002-11
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 5
  • Basement: None
  • Tenant Pays: Cable TV, Electric, Gas
  • Financial Data Source: Accountant, Owner
Income / Expense Details
  • Operating Expenses: Accounting/Legal, Electric, Gas, Insurance, License/Ads, Maintenance/Repair, Management, Miscellaneous/Other, Property Tax/Assessments, Trash Removal, Utilities
Multi Family 5+ Information
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 # Units This Type?: 2116
  • Unit # 1 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 1 Dining Room: Yes
  • Unit # 1 Fireplace: Yes
  • Unit # 1 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 1 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 1 # of Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit # 1 # of Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Unit # 1 Rent: 3400
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 # Units This Type?: 2116A
  • Unit # 2 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 2 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 2 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 2 # of Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit # 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 2 Rent: 2095
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 # Units This Type?: 2116B
  • Unit # 3 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 3 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 3 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 3 # of Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit # 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 3 Rent: 1508
Unit 4
  • Unit 4 # Units This Type?: 2118A
  • Unit # 4 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 4 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 4 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 4 # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit # 4 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 4 Rent: 1296
Unit 5
  • Unit 5 # Units This Type?: 2118B
  • Unit # 5 Occupied By: Vacant
  • Unit # 5 Dining Room: Yes
  • Unit # 5 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 5 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 5 # of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit # 5 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 5 Rent: 3000*
Building Details
  • Additional Features-Misc: Balcony/Patio, Extra Storage, None
  • Apx Lot Acres: 0
  • On Site Parking Description: No Parking on Site
  • Tot Ann Oper Exp: 30521.0
Income / Expense Details
  • Annual Insurance Expense: $3,273
  • Annual License Expense: $300
  • Annual Maint Expense: $5,000
  • Annual Mgmt Expense: $1,950
  • Annual Rent Income: $135,588
  • Annual Taxes: $12,696
  • Annual Util Expense: $3,600
  • Annual Vacancy: 0.0
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: 15.48
  • Net Operating Income: $105,067
  • Other Annual Expense: $1,000
Other Financial Information
  • Cap Rate: 5
  • Existing Loan: Other
  • Ocpnt Req 24 Hr: Yes
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 2118 California Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 12, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41094178

$1,950,000
May 12, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41094178

$1,950,000
Apr 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41094178

$2,100,000
Apr 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094178

$2,100,000
Jul 1, 2024

Expired

MLSListings #EB41048411

$1,895,000
Jan 26, 2024

Expired

EBRD #41048411

Jan 26, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41048411

Jan 26, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41048411

$1,895,000
Jan 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41048411

$1,895,000
Jan 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41048411

$1,895,000
Feb 17, 2015

Price Change

RESFAR #20031191

$725,000
Mar 31, 2001

Withdrawn

RESFAR #20031191

Jan 19, 2001

Withdrawn

CLAW #20031191BR

$725,000
Aug 21, 2000

Price Change

RESFAR #20031191

$750,000
Aug 21, 2000

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20031191

$725,000
Aug 20, 2000

Listed (Active)

CLAW #20031191BR

$750,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/12/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #MR41094178

$1,950,000
05/12/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41094178

$1,950,000
04/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41094178

$2,100,000
04/21/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41094178

$2,100,000
07/01/2024

Expired

MLSListings #EB41048411

$1,895,000
01/26/2024

Expired

EBRD #41048411

01/26/2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41048411

01/26/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #EB41048411

$1,895,000
01/25/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41048411

$1,895,000
01/25/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41048411

$1,895,000
02/17/2015

Price Change

RESFAR #20031191

$725,000
03/31/2001

Withdrawn

RESFAR #20031191

01/19/2001

Withdrawn

CLAW #20031191BR

$725,000
08/21/2000

Price Change

RESFAR #20031191

$750,000
08/21/2000

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #20031191

$725,000
08/20/2000

Listed (Active)

CLAW #20031191BR

$750,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2118 California Street

Taxable ValueLand$146,573Additions$301,289Total$447,862
Tax Record2024$13,436 ($1,120 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,528 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,528 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,463 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1940CountyALAMEDAAPN56-2002-11

Schools near 2118 California Street

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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2118 California Street is a multi-family home for sale in Berkeley, CA 94703. This property was listed for sale on April 21, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $1,950,000. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Malcolm X Elementary School and Oxford Elementary School. 2118 California Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 4,528 sqft multi-family home built in 1940.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Margaret Lin, DRE #00970281; Coldwell Banker Realty, Haili Liang, DRE #01513871

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