2218 Grant, Berkeley, CA 94703

This property features vacant, adjacent land lots at 2218 and 2222 Grant St. in Berkeley, zoned R-2 Berkeley Residence. The recent zoning change allows for more entitlements, offering an excellent redevelopment opportunity for multifamily or student housing. The property provides a clean slate for development in a desirable area with strong housing demand. It is ideal for investors and developers seeking proximity to local amenities and educational institutions. The location is 0.6 miles from UC Berkeley and 0.5 miles from the downtown Berkeley BART station, offering benefits from CA SB-79. There are two vacant homes on 9,980 square feet of land total between the two lots. This R-2 zoned site is eligible for significant new density under Berkeley's recently passed Middle Housing Ordinance. When coupled with density bonus and proximity to mass transit (CA SB 79), a developer could build anywhere from 16 to 28 units in 3 to 6 stories without any parking. Height and density will be determined by affordable restrictions. There are no parking requirements for this site, as it's walking distance to UC Berkeley, retail and public transportation. This site is currently unentitled and provides a developer to design a project that takes advantage of Berkeley's recent changes in zoning. This is a rare, assembled development site in central Berkeley positioned to capitalize on California SB 79, which takes effect January 1, 2026. This legislation unlocks ministerial approval and unprecedented density for projects within 1/2 mile of major transit, bypassing Berkeley's historically restrictive local zoning. APNS are 057-2013-010 and 057-2013-011.