2223 Byron St Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $949,000 - $1,065,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
927
Sq Ft
$1,110/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Victorian Architecture
- Formal Dining Room
- Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- 4-minute walk to George Florence Mini Park
About This Home
As of March 2022The perfect fixer-upper is the home that everyone will want in the future, but nobody wants it right now. 2223 Byron Street in Berkeley is a restorer’s dream. Transform this 1888 historic home into a charming and updated masterpiece. This vintage 2 bedroom, 1 bath home sits in the wonderful Poet’s Corner neighborhood in Berkeley. It has period details such as built-ins, mullioned windows, woodwork, fireplace, claw foot bathtub, and wood floors. There are great possibilities for expanding the kitchen and/or adding rooms.* The large basement could become additional space doubling the square footage.* This home has the vintage details you have been looking for. Truly a home to remake and put your own signature on it.Central to all: dining, shops, BART, theaters, museums, Berkeley Bowl, farmers' market, and more! 4 blocks to several coffee shops and gourmet *Buyer to verify with the city. Neither seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Red Oak Realty License #01747192 Listed on: 01/19/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,659
Year Built
- Built in 1888
Lot Details
- 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Utility Room
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Laminate Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Concrete
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Wall Furnace
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Central Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 56198426
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 19, 2022
Closed on
Feb 11, 2022
Sold by
Noel Parker
Bought by
5 Star Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Cherie Carson
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Denis Dolginov
Dolan Realty Company
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
20%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$128,792
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.51%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 5, 1998
Sold by
Swanson David G
Bought by
Swanson Geraldine F
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Properties Llc | $900,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Swanson Geraldine F | -- | Old Republic Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Swanson Geraldine F | $273,680 | |
| Previous Owner | Swanson Geraldine F | $280,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Swanson Geraldine F | $280,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Swanson Geraldine F | $159,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Swanson Geraldine F | $40,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Swanson Geraldine F | $38,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Swanson Geraldine F | $98,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $900,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/01/2022 03/01/22 | Sold | $900,000 | +20.0% | $971 / Sq Ft |
| 02/01/2022 02/01/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/19/2022 01/19/22 | For Sale | $750,000 | -- | $809 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $16,659 | $889,000 | $266,700 | $622,300 |
| 2023 | $15,315 | $828,000 | $248,400 | $579,600 |
| 2022 | $16,236 | $870,000 | $261,000 | $609,000 |
| 2021 | $7,421 | $176,052 | $138,781 | $44,271 |
| 2020 | $6,831 | $181,176 | $137,359 | $43,817 |
| 2019 | $6,336 | $177,624 | $134,666 | $42,958 |
| 2018 | $6,149 | $174,141 | $132,025 | $42,116 |
| 2017 | $5,911 | $170,727 | $129,437 | $41,290 |
| 2016 | $5,539 | $167,379 | $126,899 | $40,480 |
| 2015 | $5,423 | $164,867 | $124,994 | $39,873 |
| 2014 | $5,296 | $161,638 | $122,546 | $39,092 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Cherie Carson
Seller's Agent in 2022
Cherie Carson
Red Oak Realty
(510) 388-2489
2 in this area
34 Total Sales
-
Denis Dolginov
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Denis Dolginov
Dolan Realty Company
(310) 526-3266
1 in this area
245 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40978498
APN: 056-1984-026-00
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