Charming Berkeley cottage awaits for your vision! Nestled in a lively Berkeley neighborhood since 1915, this charming cottage has been lovingly owned by the same family for over five decades. The inviting living room features a brick fireplace, wood floors, and wainscoted walls, with a spacious dining area that flows into the kitchen. Three bedrooms plus a den are located toward the rear for comfort and privacy. The 5,000+ sq ft lot offers endless possibilities—garden, play area, entertaining space, or quiet retreat. A detached garage with additional off-street parking provides ample storage or potential for an ADU, office, or studio. Just a short stroll to San Pablo Park, shops, restaurants, and easy highway access. A true diamond in the rough, this home is filled with potential —bring your contractor and vision to make it your Berkeley home sweet home!
Sold for $1,130,000 on 10/28/25
$1,130,000
1219 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
3beds
1,586sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,125,400 Zestimate®
$712/sqft
$4,596 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,125,400
$1.02M - $1.24M
$4,596/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 04:10pm
Listed by:
Hiroko Tsumori DRE #01842561 510-409-3472,
Bay Area Modern Real Estate
Bought with:
Mark Fleckles, DRE #01343751
Bay Area Modern Real Estate
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41112874
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Den, Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,586
- Total interior livable area: 1,586 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5417887
- Special conditions: Successor Trustee Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Sold | $1,130,000+45.8%$712/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41112874 | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Pending sale | $775,000$489/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41112874 | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $775,000$489/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41112874 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $60,993 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,169 +4.2% | $59,796 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,001 -0.6% | $58,624 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southwest Berkeley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Oxford Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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Estimated market value
$1,125,400
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Estimated market value
$1,125,400