1920's bungalow built by famed East Bay developer Charles Manning MacGregor in up-and-coming South Berkeley. 3 bedroom, 2-bath house with a charming mix of original details and modern upgrades. Walk to the new Equinox gym, Berkeley Bowl, Ashby Bart, farmers markets, restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques. City bus stop half a block away. Master bedroom has enormous windows that open onto an expansive back yard with mature asian pear, fig, blueberry and persimmon trees. Unique black slate patio and hand-built benches invite outdoor living, and a huge space awaits the gardener of the family. Freshly remodeled bathrooms and kitchens by one of Berkeley’s premier builders, with local Heath tile backsplash, hand-plastered walls, wood floors, beautiful open walnut-wood shelving, and a deep sink and kitchen range that will make the chef of the family happy. The house has solar panel installed that bring the electric bill to zero, and significant earthquake retrofitting. Buyer to verif
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40434986
Dec 8, 2009
Sold
$555,000
$395/sq ft
Oct 29, 2009
Pending
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Oct 21, 2009
Listed
*
There are no remarks available.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40430646
Oct 5, 2009
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,895 (+7.5%)
$522,252 + $928,448
$1,450,700
2024
$20,365 (+2.3%)
$512,014 + $910,248
$1,422,262
2023
$19,916 (+0.7%)
$501,975 + $892,400
$1,394,375
2022
$19,772 (−0.4%)
$482,485 + $857,752
$1,340,237
2021
$19,854 (+4.6%)
$482,485 + $857,752
$1,340,237
2020
$18,983 (+3.0%)
$473,026 + $840,936
$1,313,962
2019
$18,429 (+1.6%)
$468,180 + $832,320
$1,300,500
2018
$18,132 (+78.8%)
$459,000 + $816,000
$1,275,000
2017
$10,141 (+3.4%)
$185,177 + $432,081
$617,258
2016
$9,808 (+1.5%)
$185,177 + $432,081
$617,258
2015
$9,661 (+0.9%)
$181,548 + $423,612
$605,160
2014
$9,572 (+0.9%)
$175,321 + $409,082
$584,403
2013
$9,482 (+3.7%)
$175,321 + $409,082
$584,403
2012
$9,143 (+2.1%)
$174,530 + $407,237
$581,767
2011
$8,957 (+0.5%)
$171,108 + $399,253
$570,361
2010
$8,912 (+264.0%)
$167,753 + $391,425
$559,178
2009
$2,448 (+13.0%)
$166,500 + $388,500
$555,000
2008
$2,167
$25,132 + $19,420
$44,552
Tax history for 1523 Carleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,895 (+7.5%)
$522,252 + $928,448
$1,450,700
2024
$20,365 (+2.3%)
$512,014 + $910,248
$1,422,262
2023
$19,916 (+0.7%)
$501,975 + $892,400
$1,394,375
2022
$19,772 (−0.4%)
$482,485 + $857,752
$1,340,237
2021
$19,854 (+4.6%)
$482,485 + $857,752
$1,340,237
2020
$18,983 (+3.0%)
$473,026 + $840,936
$1,313,962
2019
$18,429 (+1.6%)
$468,180 + $832,320
$1,300,500
2018
$18,132 (+78.8%)
$459,000 + $816,000
$1,275,000
2017
$10,141 (+3.4%)
$185,177 + $432,081
$617,258
2016
$9,808 (+1.5%)
$185,177 + $432,081
$617,258
2015
$9,661 (+0.9%)
$181,548 + $423,612
$605,160
2014
$9,572 (+0.9%)
$175,321 + $409,082
$584,403
2013
$9,482 (+3.7%)
$175,321 + $409,082
$584,403
2012
$9,143 (+2.1%)
$174,530 + $407,237
$581,767
2011
$8,957 (+0.5%)
$171,108 + $399,253
$570,361
2010
$8,912 (+264.0%)
$167,753 + $391,425
$559,178
2009
$2,448 (+13.0%)
$166,500 + $388,500
$555,000
2008
$2,167
$25,132 + $19,420
$44,552
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,389 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1937
Sq. Ft.
1,406
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 180101300
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
Parking & Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Wood
Pool Features
Pool Features: None
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden
Roof: Shingle
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Property Information
Year Built: 1927
Living Area: 1406.0
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Size Area: 4389.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 4389.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Location
Location Information
Directions: CA-24,TelegraphN,AlcatrazW,SacramentoN, Carleton E Cross Street: Sacramento.
Utility Information
Sewer: Shared Septic, Septic Tank
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,406
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,389 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 180101300
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.49M – $1.80M
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