$2,275,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2025
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,385 Sq Ft
4,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$954 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Newly Remodeled
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to George Florence Mini Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to 2223 Byron Street, an absolutely gorgeous Victorian style home located in the heart of Berkeley. Completely rebuilt, this home features a new foundation, a new roof, new plumbing, new electrical, all new windows, a new furnace and AC system, a new sewer line, a new irrigation system and much more! Envisioned around the art of entertaining, you will walk into a space that flows effortlessly from one to the next, both indoor and out. The extra high ceilings accompanied by the stunning engineered hardwood floors and elevated design create the most enviable level of luxurious living. From the oversized living room to the artfully crafted custom kitchen that flows beautifully into the backyard, to the luxurious bedrooms and custom designed bathrooms, every detail of this home has been meticulously curated to embody sophistication and ease. Moving on to the backyard, your private oasis awaits! Featuring easy access from the kitchen, a covered patio area and a huge grass lawn. All this, surrounded by lush landscape and trees offering the utmost of privacy. Located right next to schools, parks, shopping and more yet tucked away in quaint and quiet neighborhood. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denis Dolginov

Dolan Realty Company License #02013278 Listed on: 07/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Behrens

License #01839898

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,659

Year Built

  • Built in 1888 | Newly Remodeled

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56198426

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,659

Year Built

Built in 1888 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Poets Corner
  • Directions: Bancroft Way -> Byron Way
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Special Features: NewHome

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Engineered Wood
  • Other Equipment: See Remarks
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Kitchen Features: Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: See Remarks
  • Lot Features: See Remarks
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800
  • Parcel Number: 56198426

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
5 Star Housing Llc
Bought by
Lavin Carl and Lavin Lauren
Seller's Agent
Denis Dolginov
Dolan Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Behrens
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,000
5.81%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-70.63%
Original Mortgage
$825,000
Outstanding Balance
$825,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,263,033

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2022
Closed on
Feb 11, 2022
Sold by
Swanson Geraldine F and Parker Noel
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%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.44%

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
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
Grant Deed $2,275,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $900,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $825,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $273,680 New Conventional
Previous Owner $280,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $280,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $159,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $38,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $98,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $2,275,000 +5.8% $954 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $2,150,000 +138.9% $901 / Sq Ft
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: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $16,659 $1,000,000 $300,000 $700,000
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

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41105118

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 056-1984-026-00