2142 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705
Duplex
Sold May 2026
Listing Agent: Sylvana Wong (DRE #01297610) · Listing Office: RE/MAX Accord · Contact: 510-690-9600 · Bought with: Bobbie Giarratana · Coldwell Banker Realty · MLS #41130437 · Source: CRMLS
How this sale compares
2142 Ward St sold for $2,200,000 in May 2026, 22% over its $1,798,000 list price, after 5 days on the market. Across 55 closed sales in 94705 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $2,100,000 and the median is $860 per square foot.
| Quarter | Closed sales in 94705 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 4 | $2,133,500 |
| Q2 2026 | 35 | $2,125,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 16 | $1,675,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Berkeley · Homes for sale in 94705
Description
Rare Berkeley property, lovingly held by the same family since 1952, this thoughtfully renovated duplex blends modern upgrades with timeless charm and offers the flexibility to convert into a spacious single-family home. Both units showcase beautiful wood trim, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, hardwood floors, Anderson windows, updated kitchens with newer stainless steel appliances and renovated bathrooms with a separate water closet. The electrical has been upgraded, and new furnaces and tankless water heaters installed for each unit. The upper level features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, with a relaxing private balcony, while the lower level offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a versatile sunroom ideal for a home office, gym, or reading retreat. Additional highlights for both units include a dining room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, and a convenient laundry room. Enjoy the newly landscaped backyard with raised planter boxes, perfect for gardening, entertaining, and outdoor living, plus ample parking with a long driveway and parking pad. Ideally located near shopping, dining, top-rated public and private K–12 schools, UC Berkeley, Berkeley Marina, parks, shoreline trails, and BART for easy commuting. BESO energy score of 3.
Listing description from the May 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history
Recent sales near 2142 Ward St
2319 Ward Street: Sold $885,000 · 2,578 sqft · Apr 2026 · 0.2 mi
Compass | DRE #02246639
Buyer's agent: Domingo Jimenez, Alliance Bay Realty | DRE #014460012320 Derby St: Sold $1,375,000 · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,207 sqft · May 2026 · 0.2 mi
NORTHBRAE PROPERTIES | DRE #01335015
Buyer's agent: Erin Chan-Adams, Compass | DRE #019815222702 Dana St: Sold $2,250,000 · Jul 2026 · 0.3 mi
COMPASS | DRE #02013980
Buyer's agent: OUT OF AREA OUT, OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER | DRE #888888882325 Howe St 1: Sold $950,000 · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,227 sqft · Aug 2026 · 0.3 mi
Red Oak Realty | DRE #02049110
Buyer's agent: Patricia Maloney, The GRUBB Company | DRE #021459752155 Emerson Street: Sold $1,500,000 · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,062 sqft · May 2026 · 0.3 mi
The GRUBB Company | DRE #02078526
Buyer's agent: David Kao, Alpha Point Real Estate | DRE #018325532300 Ashby Ave: Sold $1,500,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,171 sqft · May 2026 · 0.3 mi
COMPASS | DRE #00981094
Buyer's agent: Kristi Roberts, Red Oak Realty | DRE #014721393029 WHEELER STREET: Sold $3,200,000 · Aug 2026 · 0.4 mi
KW Advisors East Bay | DRE #01313613
Buyer's agent: Dameon Bledsoe, EXP Realty of California, Inc | DRE #020159043031 WHEELER STREET: Sold $3,200,000 · 6 bd · 7 ba · 3,439 sqft · Jun 2026 · 0.4 mi
KW Advisors East Bay | DRE #01313613
Buyer's agent: Dameon Bledsoe, EXP Realty of California, Inc | DRE #02015904
Closed sales reported in 94705, nearest first, last 12 months. All recent sales in Berkeley →