$1,130,000
SOLD OCT 28, 2025
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,586 Sq Ft
5,320 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$712 Per Sq Ft

46% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Cottage
  • Oxford Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Den

About This Home

As of October 2025

Charming Berkeley cottage awaits for your vision! Nestled in a lively Berkeley neighborhood since 1915, this charming cottage has been lovingly owned by the same family for over five decades. The inviting living room features a brick fireplace, wood floors, and wainscoted walls, with a spacious dining area that flows into the kitchen. Three bedrooms plus a den are located toward the rear for comfort and privacy. The 5,000+ sq ft lot offers endless possibilities—garden, play area, entertaining space, or quiet retreat. A detached garage with additional off-street parking provides ample storage or potential for an ADU, office, or studio. Just a short stroll to San Pablo Park, shops, restaurants, and easy highway access. A true diamond in the rough, this home is filled with potential —bring your contractor and vision to make it your Berkeley home sweet home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hiroko Tsumori

Bay Area Modern Real Estate License #01842561 Listed on: 09/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Fleckles

Bay Area Modern Real Estate License #01343751

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,169

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 5,320 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,586 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,169

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.12
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOEBMRE
  • Special Conditions: Successor Trustee Sale
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: San Pablo to Carleton
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1586
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Stories: 1
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5320

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2015
Sold by
Armstrong Benjamin H and Armstrong Cozie
Bought by
Armstrong Cozie and The Armstrong Family Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/28/2025 10/28/25 Sold $1,130,000 +45.8% $712 / Sq Ft
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2025 09/26/25 For Sale $775,000 -- $489 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,169 $53,993 $29,110 $31,883
2024 $4,169 $52,796 $28,539 $31,257
2023 $4,001 $58,624 $27,979 $30,645
2022 $4,026 $50,475 $27,431 $30,044
2021 $3,991 $49,348 $26,893 $29,455
2020 $3,715 $55,770 $26,617 $29,153
2019 $3,477 $54,676 $26,095 $28,581
2018 $3,359 $53,605 $25,584 $28,021
2017 $3,207 $52,553 $25,082 $27,471
2016 $3,005 $51,523 $24,590 $26,933
2015 $2,933 $50,749 $24,221 $26,528
2014 $2,807 $49,756 $23,747 $26,009
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41112874

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1788-007-00