$749,000
PENDING

Estimated payment $4,416/month

Total Views 3,275
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,123 Sq Ft
$667 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Becky Temko Tot Park

About This Home

Sweet opportunity in desirable Central Berkeley! A cute craftsman built in 1920, this character-filled single level home is ready for a fresh vision. Featuring original architectural details including hardwood floors, crown moldings, and two fireplaces, this two bedroom and one bath home offers the perfect canvas to create something truly special. The well-balanced floor plan includes a deep front porch with built-in bench, formal dining room with built-ins, and a large open kitchen with separate prep-room and mudroom/laundry at back. The large sunny back yard is perfect for family gatherings, with an apple and plumb tree and lots of space for gardening. Sitting on a level lot, there's excellent potential to expand or reimagine the space. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined block, just blocks from two elementary schools, Berkeley High, and Downtown Berkeley, this property offers a unique combination of charm, location, and untapped potential. Whether you're looking to restore and reside or renovate and resell, this is your chance to bring new life to a classic Berkeley home.

Last Listed By

Viviana Lahrs

District Homes License #01503767 Listed on: 04/30/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,289

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Shingle
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55190416

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,289

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: From Martin Luther King go west on Channing 2 blks
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Storage, Tile Counters
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Range/Oven Free Standing, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular, See Remarks
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Composition Shingles, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage, Entry Gate, Yard Space
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Inside Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3840
  • Parcel Number: 55190416
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Range of Values:

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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
2024 $5,289 $175,806 $141,167 $41,639
2023 $5,100 $179,221 $138,399 $40,822
2022 $4,902 $168,708 $135,686 $40,022
2021 $4,880 $165,262 $133,025 $39,237
2020 $4,548 $170,497 $131,662 $38,835
2019 $4,280 $167,154 $129,080 $38,074
2018 $4,169 $163,877 $126,550 $37,327
2017 $3,993 $160,664 $124,069 $36,595
2016 $3,785 $157,514 $121,636 $35,878
2015 $3,715 $155,149 $119,810 $35,339
2014 $3,649 $152,111 $117,464 $34,647
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $740,000 0.0% $659 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $740,000 -1.2% $659 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $749,000 0.0% $667 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $749,000 -- $667 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41095433

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1904-016-00