Sunny and rambling Victorian Farmhouse w/ bonus studio cottage on a deep lot in the heart of Berkeley. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in the house and full kitchen and bath in the cottage. Green features: radiant heat, vinyl windows and solar panels. With 4 BR, you have options - office, yoga rm, or maybe convert 2 rooms to a master suite. The spacious kitchen/family room is perfect for entertaining - filled w/ light and opens to sweet deck for al fresco dining. New quartz counters, sink, dishwasher and tile in the cooking alcove. Love to cook and chat at the same time? Friends will enjoy perching at the counter or relaxing on the deck. Sunny & ample backyard to plant your garden paradise and urban farm - chickens anyone? Refinished wood floors, fresh paint inside & out and new carpeting. Convenient neighborhood with vibrant amenities popping up among old faves. Grt restaurants and shopping: Berkeley Bowl, Standard Faire, Caffe Chiave and Longbranch Saloon. BART, Transbay Bus & casual carpool.
Single-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
5,320 sq ftLot Size
$1,018Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Noreen Sanders•DRE #01707067• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Carol Luckenbach•DRE #00481675• Alain Pinel, REALTORS®
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40854045
Mar 27, 2019
Sold
$1,450,000
$730/sq ft
Mar 27, 2019
Sold
$1,450,000
$730/sq ft
Mar 6, 2019
Pending
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Feb 20, 2019
Listed
$1,049,000
$528/sq ft
Feb 20, 2019
Listed
$1,049,000
$528/sq ft
Sunny and rambling Victorian Farmhouse w/ bonus studio cottage on a deep lot in the heart of Berkeley. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in the house and full kitchen and bath in the cottage. Green features: radiant heat, vinyl windows and solar panels. With 4 BR, you have options - office, yoga rm, or maybe convert 2 rooms to a master suite. The spacious kitchen/family room is perfect for entertaining - filled w/ light and opens to sweet deck for al fresco dining. New quartz counters, sink, dishwasher and tile in the cooking alcove. Love to cook and chat at the same time? Friends will enjoy perching at the counter or relaxing on the deck. Sunny & ample backyard to plant your garden paradise and urban farm - chickens anyone? Refinished wood floors, fresh paint inside & out and new carpeting. Convenient neighborhood with vibrant amenities popping up among old faves. Grt restaurants and shopping: Berkeley Bowl, Standard Faire, Caffe Chiave and Longbranch Saloon. BART, Transbay Bus & casual carpool.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40237404
Apr 6, 2007
Sold
$645,000
$325/sq ft
Feb 7, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jan 25, 2007
Listed
$639,000
$322/sq ft
+4
Charming, bright, beautifully staged home with a great studio cottage including bath and kitchen. Main house has large, remodeled kitchen with skylight & access to deck and big yard. Newly painted interior, refinished floors, new carpets. Wonderful floor plan for entertaining. Must see!
Public Records
Apr 13, 1987
Sold
$122,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,715 (+6.3%)
$568,905 + $1,140,222
$1,709,127
2024
$25,138 (+11.8%)
$557,750 + $1,117,865
$1,675,615
2023
$22,479 (+1.6%)
$546,815 + $1,095,948
$1,642,763
2022
$22,115 (−0.4%)
$525,585 + $998,611
$1,524,196
2021
$22,197 (+5.2%)
$525,585 + $998,611
$1,524,196
2020
$21,099 (+73.8%)
$515,280 + $979,032
$1,494,312
2019
$12,141 (−15.9%)
$510,000 + $969,000
$1,479,000
2018
$14,432 (+3.0%)
$232,389 + $542,242
$774,631
2017
$14,014 (+26.3%)
$223,368 + $521,193
$744,561
2016
$11,096 (+1.4%)
$223,368 + $521,193
$744,561
2015
$10,940 (+14.4%)
$218,989 + $510,976
$729,965
2014
$9,567 (+7.7%)
$181,800 + $424,200
$606,000
2013
$8,880 (+10.5%)
$181,800 + $424,200
$606,000
2012
$8,034 (−2.8%)
$162,900 + $380,100
$543,000
2011
$8,268 (+0.5%)
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
2010
$8,224 (−15.4%)
$153,900 + $359,100
$513,000
2009
$9,723 (−0.2%)
$153,900 + $359,100
$513,000
2008
$9,738
$187,500 + $437,500
$625,000
Tax history for 1118 Carleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,715 (+6.3%)
$568,905 + $1,140,222
$1,709,127
2024
$25,138 (+11.8%)
$557,750 + $1,117,865
$1,675,615
2023
$22,479 (+1.6%)
$546,815 + $1,095,948
$1,642,763
2022
$22,115 (−0.4%)
$525,585 + $998,611
$1,524,196
2021
$22,197 (+5.2%)
$525,585 + $998,611
$1,524,196
2020
$21,099 (+73.8%)
$515,280 + $979,032
$1,494,312
2019
$12,141 (−15.9%)
$510,000 + $969,000
$1,479,000
2018
$14,432 (+3.0%)
$232,389 + $542,242
$774,631
2017
$14,014 (+26.3%)
$223,368 + $521,193
$744,561
2016
$11,096 (+1.4%)
$223,368 + $521,193
$744,561
2015
$10,940 (+14.4%)
$218,989 + $510,976
$729,965
2014
$9,567 (+7.7%)
$181,800 + $424,200
$606,000
2013
$8,880 (+10.5%)
$181,800 + $424,200
$606,000
2012
$8,034 (−2.8%)
$162,900 + $380,100
$543,000
2011
$8,268 (+0.5%)
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
2010
$8,224 (−15.4%)
$153,900 + $359,100
$513,000
2009
$9,723 (−0.2%)
$153,900 + $359,100
$513,000
2008
$9,738
$187,500 + $437,500
$625,000
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,320 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1901
Sq. Ft.
2,119
Year built
1901
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 178602000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Aug 21, 2023 • Final
Plan check
Electrical
Nov 23, 2022 • Active
Pre-app
Assign a new address for an accessory dwelling unit located at the rear of the property.
ADU
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.