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Single-Family Home
570 sqft
$1,230/sqft
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About this House
What's unique:Spiral staircaseLots of windowsCul-de-sac streetGood light
Cute, private, and cozy cottage for rent in Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley. Available for rent now. The cottage is located behind a larger house where the landlady and her family lives. The cottage is totally self-contained with its own entrance. Backyard/garden is shared. Laundry facilities are shared. Otherwise the cottage is very private. The cottage has 2 stories with a spiral staircase leading to the upstairs bedroom. Downstairs is the kitchen, living room, and bathroom. Bathroom has shower but no bathtub. Upstairs is the bedroom. French doors downstairs open up onto the garden. Great backyard with gardening opportunities. The cottage has lots of windows and good light.
The cottage and house are located on a cul-de-sac street. Very close to BART Rockridge, Ashby BART, and various bus lines. Easy walk or bicycle ride to UC Berkeley campus. Short walking distance to lots of stores, restaurants, cafes, Whole Foods, Safeway, Elmwood Theatre, etc. Very close to College & Ashby and also to College & Alcatraz.
The surrounding neighborhood has many families with children, dogs, cats, and even chickens. Although the cottage is private, we enjoy having a sense of community with our cottage neighbors. LGBT are encouraged to apply - adults in the larger house are queer.
Owner pays for water, garbage, sewer. Tenant pays for their own gas and electricity (the cottage has its own PG&E meter). Tenant also pays for their own internet service.
The cottage and house are located on a cul-de-sac street. Very close to BART Rockridge, Ashby BART, and various bus lines. Easy walk or bicycle ride to UC Berkeley campus. Short walking distance to lots of stores, restaurants, cafes, Whole Foods, Safeway, Elmwood Theatre, etc. Very close to College & Ashby and also to College & Alcatraz.
The surrounding neighborhood has many families with children, dogs, cats, and even chickens. Although the cottage is private, we enjoy having a sense of community with our cottage neighbors. LGBT are encouraged to apply - adults in the larger house are queer.
Owner pays for water, garbage, sewer. Tenant pays for their own gas and electricity (the cottage has its own PG&E meter). Tenant also pays for their own internet service.
2524 Webster St, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 570 sqft single-family home in Elmwood. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2025 with an asking price of $3,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 23, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $700,900, with a rent estimate of $2,691/month.
Home Details for 2524 Webster St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace |
Appliances & Utilities MicrowaveRefrigerator |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Tile |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
Comparable Sales for 2524 Webster St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.07 | Single-Family Home | $1,542,500 | 06/17/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,014 sqft | |
0.49 | Single-Family Home | $375,000 | 04/07/26 | 1 | 1 | 702 sqft | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $1,425,000 | 12/31/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,159 sqft | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $1,325,000 | 10/31/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,164 sqft | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $2,710,000 | 07/01/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,817 sqft | |
0.52 | Single-Family Home | $1,500,000 | 05/18/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,062 sqft | |
0.48 | Single-Family Home | $1,173,000 | 12/09/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,317 sqft | |
0.57 | Single-Family Home | $750,000 | 07/28/26 | 2 | 1 | 942 sqft | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $1,260,000 | 07/07/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,358 sqft | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $1,500,000 | 09/24/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,350 sqft |
Nearby homes
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Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,691/mo
Average rent
$3.1K
$305MoM
Available listings
19
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What Locals Say about Elmwood
At least 21 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say it's dog friendly
96 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
90 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say there are sidewalks
75 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say there's holiday spirit
68 % Say streets are well-lit
61 % Say parking is easy
57 % Say yards are well-kept
54 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
42 % Say there's wildlife
38 % Say there are community events
22 % Say car is needed
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Nov 23, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $3,000 |
Nov 13, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $3,000 |
Frequently asked questions about 2524 Webster St
- What is 2524 Webster St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 2524 Webster St in Berkeley, CA is $700,900.
- Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Berkeley?The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.49M. That is down $4.17K from the prior month.
- What do residents say about the Elmwood neighborhood?Residents describe the Elmwood neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as dog-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Elmwood, Berkeley.
- Does 2524 Webster St have air conditioning?Yes, 2524 Webster St in Berkeley, CA has air conditioning.
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