$849,000
PENDING

Estimated payment $5,011/month

Total Views 1,716
2 Beds
1 Bath
998 Sq Ft
$851 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • No HOA
  • Oxford Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Strawberry Creek Park

About This Home

In 1986, a prolific neighborhood artist began a lifetime of memories in this airy Berkeley Bungalow. Over four decades, this home served as a sanctuary where she raised her family, nurtured her craft, & poured her soul into every corner. 2220 Acton is more than just a house; it is a living canvas now ready for its next chapter. Stepping inside this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Berkeley Bungalow, you are greeted by natural light & beautiful period details. The living room features a cozy fireplace that adds warmth & character. Adjacent lies the formal dining room, boasting built-in cabinets & hardwood floors that offer an inviting backdrop for memorable gatherings. The bright kitchen features ample storage, a new refrigerator, & a freshly updated countertop, sink, & faucet. Both serene bedrooms are positioned at the rear of the home, facing the deep yard. The bathroom features a classic clawfoot tub & shower, allowing you to freshen up in vintage style. Tucked off the kitchen, a spiral staircase leads down to the finished basement rooms. Once bustling with art supplies, this versatile area also offers laundry facilities & plenty of extra storage space. Further enjoy peace of mind with practical infrastructure upgrades, including an updated electrical panel & newer roof. The beautifully landscaped yard is designed for effortless outdoor entertaining or quiet summer evenings. The attached garage is a creator's dream, equipped with ample track lighting to display artwork, alongside a 220v outlet once installed to power a pottery kiln. From the finished basement, French doors open to a new patio. Follow the flagstone path deeper into the yard, where the historic family redwood tree provides a majestic canopy of shade. Cultivate your own farm-to-table lifestyle with raised garden beds perfect for vegetables, surrounded by fresh plantings that invite the local bees & butterflies. Nestled in Berkeley’s Poet’s Corner, this home offers community warmth & urban convenience. You are a stone’s throw from Charlie Dorr Mini Park & Strawberry Creek Park. With a Bike Score of 99 & Walk Score of 88, you are under a mile from North Berkeley BART & enjoy easy freeway access. Located near University Avenue, you are moments from excellent cafes & restaurants. BESO score of 5. Come experience the warmth, history, & unparalleled location of this quintessential Berkeley Bungalow!

Listing Agent

Cole Nelson

Compass License #02136124 Listed on: 05/29/2026

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 4,380 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Freestanding Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Gravity Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5619937

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

4,380 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Poets Corner
  • Directions: Bancroft to Acton
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Other
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Garage Faces Front, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4380
  • Parcel Number: 5619937

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Tax History

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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 $4,938 $132,395 $66,710 $72,685
2024 $4,284 $129,663 $65,403 $71,260
2023 $4,118 $133,982 $64,120 $69,862
2022 $3,946 $124,355 $62,863 $68,492
2021 $3,925 $121,780 $61,630 $67,150
2020 $3,669 $127,460 $60,999 $66,461
2019 $3,461 $124,961 $59,803 $65,158
2018 $3,369 $122,511 $58,630 $63,881
2017 $3,217 $120,109 $57,481 $62,628
2016 $3,048 $117,755 $56,354 $61,401
2015 $3,288 $115,987 $55,508 $60,479
2014 $2,748 $113,715 $54,421 $59,294
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/09/2026 06/09/26 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2026 05/29/26 For Sale $849,000 -- $851 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Individual Deed -- North American Title Company
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $139,000 No Value Available
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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41136526

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1993-007-00

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