Built in 1910 in West Berkeley's Poets Corner neighborhood, this updated, picture-perfect Craftsman cottage has charm and curb appeal to spare! Set far back from the street behind a white picket fence laden w/ fairy rose bushes & an arched trellis covered in wisteria, this cozy home features 2+ BR, 2 BA, a LR/fam room, an open DR/kitchen and a 247 sqft detached studio/office just steps from the main home. Details include oak floors throughout, stylish light fixtures & dual-pane windows/skylights for bright, natural light. The kitchen & bath offer contemporary updates & finishes, and the LR is equipped w/ a projector, a custom sound system and a retractable movie screen! The large, finished studio has an ensuite bathroom, making it ideal for a teen space, visiting family, guests, or a luxurious home office. The gorgeous English-style front garden includes fruit-bearing citrus trees, raised garden/vegetable beds & a beautiful towering specimen crabapple tree, while the large backyard has raised decks, drought-tolerant landscaping and built-in seating enjoying a true indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Located close to San Pablo Ave shopping/dining & Strawberry Creek Park, this sought-after location is just minutes to 4th Street/Westbrae amenities, the Cal campus, and everything Berkeley has to
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
5,201 sq ftLot Size
$1,382Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Parker•DRE #DRE #01923837• Compass
•510-388-4154 (agent)
•robert@parkergeorge.com (agent)
•510-470-9096 (broker)
Listed by Josephine George•DRE #DRE #01990905• Compass
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1910
Sq. Ft.
1,027
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 198300300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Information
Parking Features: Covered, No Garage
# of Covered Spaces: 1
# of Parking Total: 1
Interior
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Cooling: None
Flooring: Simulated Wood, Wood
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Building Information
Living Area: 1027
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Measured by Agent
Building Area Total: 1027
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Measured by Agent
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Architectural Style: Cottage
Year Built: 1910
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Property Information
Property Condition: Original
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Other
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 5201.064
Lot Size Acres: 0.1194
Lot Size Area: 5201.064
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Poets Corner
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,027
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1910
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 198300300
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94702
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.1 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.35M – $1.63M
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