NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $955,000 - $1,085,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
927 Sq Ft
$1,123/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 01, 2022

Last sale price $900,000 $971 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,186/month

13 Days on Market

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 2022

The 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 Listed By

Cherie Carson

Red Oak Realty License #01747192 Listed on: 01/19/2022

Red Oak Realty

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,659

Year Built

Built in 1888

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: San Pablo Ave to Allston Way
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum, Other
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Dining Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Storage, Utility Room, Laminate Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

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

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
$1,040,930

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,930
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%

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

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 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

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
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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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40978498

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1984-026-00