2221 Roosevelt Ave Berkeley, CA 94703
Downtown Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated payment $7,028/month
Highlights
- Craftsman Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Washington Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- 5-minute walk to Becky Temko Tot Park
About This Home
Come see this charming 1912 craftsman bungalow house with a separate detached guest cottage on an ample lot in Central Berkeley. Held lovingly in the same family for decades. This property is perfectly situated to enjoy Downtown Berkeley entertainment, schools and public transportation. The front house is 1396 sf with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath graced with high ceilings, newly refinished hardwood floors, a remodeled bath with tub, a formal dining room and living room with built-ins, an eat-in kitchen, laundry room and East facing rear deck. There is a garage/basement that can fit up to three cars and/or a workshop, and one additional driveway parking space. The unfinished attic has standing room. The house has many recent upgrades, including updated plumbing and electrical in 2024 and new paint and roof on the rear cottage. Seismic upgrades with shear walls and foundation bolts, as well as a 15 yr old roof make the main house extra sturdy. At the rear of the property there is a separate studio cottage approximately 400 sf with sleeping alcove, full bathroom, living room, wet bar, french windows and semi private yard with room for expansion. There is ample front, side and rear yard space with porches, decks, hot tub deck, garden tool shed and basement for all your relaxation, BBQ, gardening, storage or workshop needs. BESO score of 6.Just a few short blocks to Downtown Berkeley BART, bus stops, UC Berkeley, and top rated Berkeley elementary, middle and high schools. Make this centrally located craftsman with guest cottage in the heart of Berkeley your new home.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1912
Lot Details
- 4,940 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Tuck Under Parking
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Gas Range
- Basement
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Central Heating
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Wall Furnace
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Central Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 0572013029
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $6,585 | $63,216 | $50,477 | $12,739 |
| 2024 | $6,585 | $61,977 | $49,488 | $12,489 |
| 2023 | $5,870 | $60,762 | $48,517 | $12,245 |
| 2022 | $5,595 | $59,570 | $47,566 | $12,004 |
| 2021 | $5,538 | $58,403 | $46,634 | $11,769 |
| 2020 | $4,986 | $57,803 | $46,155 | $11,648 |
| 2019 | $4,505 | $56,671 | $45,251 | $11,420 |
| 2018 | $4,353 | $55,559 | $44,363 | $11,196 |
| 2017 | $4,172 | $54,470 | $43,493 | $10,977 |
| 2016 | $3,833 | $53,402 | $42,641 | $10,761 |
| 2015 | $3,744 | $52,600 | $42,000 | $10,600 |
| 2014 | $3,631 | $51,570 | $41,178 | $10,392 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 05/14/26 | For Sale | $1,195,000 | -- | $652 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $55,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41134634
APN: 057-2013-029-00
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