$1,225,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
861 Sq Ft
4,480 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,423 Per Sq Ft

23% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Lot
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Bancroft Community Garden

About This Home

As of July 2025

FABULOUS UPDATES ADDED!! New off-street parking with new driveway and fencing added!! Welcome to 2315 Acton Street - this pristine two bedroom, one bath home has it all! Gorgeous light-filled Craftsman located in Berkeley's coveted Poet's Corner neighborhood. Abundant with original features including hardwood floors, an electric fireplace and built-in cabinets, this home preserves the charm and elegance of Craftsman design. The sun-drenched living room with built-in bookcases flows into the updated gourmet kitchen, then to a rear deck and a landscaped garden perfect for outdoor entertaining. This lush sanctuary includes lawn, patio, firepit, fountain and extra curb appeal with white picket fence! Upgrades include a 200amp main electrical panel, ample water heater in the unfinished basement with storage galore. With a Bike Score of 96 and a Walk Score of 89, this centrally located home is close to BART, cafes, eateries, shops, and parks. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a classic Berkeley Craftsman!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Schultheis

Coldwell Banker License #01005765 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Coldwell Banker

Last Buyer's Agent

TIFFANY LEFOUR

The GRUBB Company License #02017456

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,325

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 4,480 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56191633

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,325

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Poets Corner
  • Directions: Sacramento to Bancroft to Acton
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, Uncovered Parking Space

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer, Electric, In Kitchen
  • 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: 4480
  • Parcel Number: 56191633

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Jul 17, 2025
Sold by
Mclaughlin Danielle
Bought by
Strom Living Trust and Strom
Seller's Agent
Cathy Schultheis
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
TIFFANY LEFOUR
The GRUBB Company
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$226,000
22.62%
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-71.46%
Original Mortgage
$918,750
Outstanding Balance
$917,968
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$96,979

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2020
Closed on
Sep 8, 2020
Sold by
Sorrento Jeffrey P
Bought by
Mclaughlin Danielle
Seller's Agent
Josephine George
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Schultheis
Coldwell Banker
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$1,039,500
Premium/Discount to List
$240,500
30.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.41%
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2009
Sold by
Sorrento Jeffrey P and Sorrento Jeff P
Bought by
Sorrento Jeffrey P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2006
Sold by
Gutkin Jeff and Blatter Helene
Bought by
Sorrento Jeff P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2003
Sold by
Fettig Jennifer C
Bought by
Gutkin Jeff and Blatter Helene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1997
Sold by
Baldwin Susan L
Bought by
Fettig Jennifer C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,600
Interest Rate
7.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1993
Sold by
Megley John F and Megley Virginia H
Bought by
Baldwin Susan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
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 $1,225,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,039,500 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $550,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $441,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $207,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $185,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $918,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $109,999 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $765,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $534,236 VA
Previous Owner $560,000 VA
Previous Owner $110,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $440,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $322,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $318,125 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $125,000 Construction
Previous Owner $165,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $165,000 No Value Available
Closed $55,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Sold $1,225,000 +22.6% $1,423 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $999,000 -3.9% $1,160 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,039,500 -- --
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Off Market $1,225,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,039,500 -- --
09/10/2020 09/10/20 Sold $1,039,500 +30.1% $1,207 / Sq Ft
08/20/2020 08/20/20 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2020 08/13/20 For Sale $799,000 -- $928 / 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 $15,325 $1,125,174 $337,552 $787,622
2024 $15,325 $1,103,117 $330,935 $772,182
2023 $15,029 $1,081,495 $324,448 $757,047
2022 $14,809 $1,060,290 $318,087 $742,203
2021 $14,875 $1,039,500 $311,850 $727,650
2020 $9,795 $673,744 $202,123 $471,621
2019 $9,460 $660,538 $198,161 $462,377
2018 $9,309 $647,591 $194,277 $453,314
2017 $8,973 $634,897 $190,469 $444,428
2016 $8,716 $622,451 $186,735 $435,716
2015 $8,605 $613,106 $183,932 $429,174
2014 $8,245 $576,000 $172,800 $403,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41097130

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 056-1916-033-00