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!
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
5,320 sq ftLot Size
$844Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Hiroko Tsumori•DRE #01842561• Bay Area Modern Real Estate
Bought with Mark Fleckles•DRE #01343751• Bay Area Modern Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41112874
Oct 28, 2025
Sold
$1,130,000
$712/sq ft
Oct 8, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 26, 2025
Listed
$775,000
$489/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,918 (+18.0%)
$29,110 + $31,883
$60,993
2024
$4,169 (+4.2%)
$29,110 + $31,883
$60,993
2023
$4,001 (−0.6%)
$28,539 + $31,257
$59,796
2022
$4,026 (+0.9%)
$27,431 + $30,044
$57,475
2021
$3,991 (+7.4%)
$27,431 + $30,044
$57,475
2020
$3,715 (+6.9%)
$26,893 + $29,455
$56,348
2019
$3,477 (+3.5%)
$26,617 + $29,153
$55,770
2018
$3,359 (+4.7%)
$26,095 + $28,581
$54,676
2017
$3,207 (+6.8%)
$25,082 + $27,471
$52,553
2016
$3,004 (+2.4%)
$25,082 + $27,471
$52,553
2015
$2,933 (+4.5%)
$24,590 + $26,933
$51,523
2014
$2,806 (+7.7%)
$23,747 + $26,009
$49,756
2013
$2,605 (+3.0%)
$23,747 + $26,009
$49,756
2012
$2,529 (+4.2%)
$23,639 + $25,891
$49,530
2011
$2,428 (+0.3%)
$23,176 + $25,384
$48,560
2010
$2,419 (+1.6%)
$22,721 + $24,886
$47,607
2009
$2,381 (+13.4%)
$22,552 + $24,700
$47,252
2008
$2,101
$22,605 + $24,759
$47,364
Tax history for 1219 Carleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,918 (+18.0%)
$29,110 + $31,883
$60,993
2024
$4,169 (+4.2%)
$29,110 + $31,883
$60,993
2023
$4,001 (−0.6%)
$28,539 + $31,257
$59,796
2022
$4,026 (+0.9%)
$27,431 + $30,044
$57,475
2021
$3,991 (+7.4%)
$27,431 + $30,044
$57,475
2020
$3,715 (+6.9%)
$26,893 + $29,455
$56,348
2019
$3,477 (+3.5%)
$26,617 + $29,153
$55,770
2018
$3,359 (+4.7%)
$26,095 + $28,581
$54,676
2017
$3,207 (+6.8%)
$25,082 + $27,471
$52,553
2016
$3,004 (+2.4%)
$25,082 + $27,471
$52,553
2015
$2,933 (+4.5%)
$24,590 + $26,933
$51,523
2014
$2,806 (+7.7%)
$23,747 + $26,009
$49,756
2013
$2,605 (+3.0%)
$23,747 + $26,009
$49,756
2012
$2,529 (+4.2%)
$23,639 + $25,891
$49,530
2011
$2,428 (+0.3%)
$23,176 + $25,384
$48,560
2010
$2,419 (+1.6%)
$22,721 + $24,886
$47,607
2009
$2,381 (+13.4%)
$22,552 + $24,700
$47,252
2008
$2,101
$22,605 + $24,759
$47,364
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,320 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1931
Sq. Ft.
1,586
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 178800700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Counter - Solid Surface
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.