1928 Berkeley classic with endless potential on a desirable South Berkeley street. This 4-bedroom, 1-bath split-level home is a true fixer, ideal for a family remodeler, contractor, or investor ready to restore and reimagine. Period charm meets opportunity, offering a flexible floor plan with room to modernize while honoring the home’s original character. The spacious lot features a pool and a detached cottage—perfect for a future guest house, home office, or income opportunity (buyer to verify). A rare chance to create your vision in one of Berkeley’s most sought-after neighborhoods, close to parks, schools, dining, and transit. Bring your imagination and unlock the potential of this vintage gem. Home Energy Score of 4.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
5,586 sq ftLot Size
$614Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jonathan Kurniadi•DRE #01871163• Kurniadi Realty
Bought with Cyrus Jaffari•DRE #01899523• Cyrus Jaffari, Broker
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41121118
Feb 5, 2026
Sold
$950,000
$481/sq ft
Jan 27, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 16, 2026
Listed
$699,000
$354/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,960 (+18.6%)
$29,009 + $38,262
$67,271
2024
$5,027 (+3.9%)
$28,440 + $37,512
$65,952
2023
$4,839 (−5.8%)
$27,883 + $36,776
$64,659
2022
$5,137 (+0.6%)
$26,800 + $35,348
$62,148
2021
$5,106 (+20.9%)
$26,800 + $35,348
$62,148
2020
$4,224 (+7.7%)
$26,275 + $34,655
$60,930
2019
$3,922 (+3.5%)
$26,005 + $34,300
$60,305
2018
$3,788 (+3.4%)
$25,495 + $33,628
$59,123
2017
$3,662 (+23.2%)
$24,505 + $32,322
$56,827
2016
$2,972 (+2.3%)
$24,505 + $32,322
$56,827
2015
$2,905 (+4.6%)
$24,025 + $31,688
$55,713
2014
$2,778 (+4.4%)
$23,201 + $30,601
$53,802
2013
$2,660 (+3.0%)
$23,201 + $30,601
$53,802
2012
$2,582 (+4.2%)
$23,096 + $30,463
$53,559
2011
$2,479 (+0.2%)
$22,643 + $29,865
$52,508
2010
$2,473 (+1.0%)
$22,199 + $29,280
$51,479
2009
$2,448 (+11.3%)
$22,033 + $29,061
$51,094
2008
$2,200
$22,086 + $29,130
$51,216
Tax history for 1711 Carleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,960 (+18.6%)
$29,009 + $38,262
$67,271
2024
$5,027 (+3.9%)
$28,440 + $37,512
$65,952
2023
$4,839 (−5.8%)
$27,883 + $36,776
$64,659
2022
$5,137 (+0.6%)
$26,800 + $35,348
$62,148
2021
$5,106 (+20.9%)
$26,800 + $35,348
$62,148
2020
$4,224 (+7.7%)
$26,275 + $34,655
$60,930
2019
$3,922 (+3.5%)
$26,005 + $34,300
$60,305
2018
$3,788 (+3.4%)
$25,495 + $33,628
$59,123
2017
$3,662 (+23.2%)
$24,505 + $32,322
$56,827
2016
$2,972 (+2.3%)
$24,505 + $32,322
$56,827
2015
$2,905 (+4.6%)
$24,025 + $31,688
$55,713
2014
$2,778 (+4.4%)
$23,201 + $30,601
$53,802
2013
$2,660 (+3.0%)
$23,201 + $30,601
$53,802
2012
$2,582 (+4.2%)
$23,096 + $30,463
$53,559
2011
$2,479 (+0.2%)
$22,643 + $29,865
$52,508
2010
$2,473 (+1.0%)
$22,199 + $29,280
$51,479
2009
$2,448 (+11.3%)
$22,033 + $29,061
$51,094
2008
$2,200
$22,086 + $29,130
$51,216
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,586 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Sq. Ft.
1,975
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 180901400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Jun 2, 2026 • Final
Pre-app
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room
Appliances: Refrigerator
Laundry Features: No Hookups
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 8
Room Type: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Decorative
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,975
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground, Fenced, Pool House
Has Private Pool
Property Information
Living Area: 1975
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1928
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5586
Lot Size Area: 0.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Pool Site
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Floor Furnace
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,975
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,586 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 180901400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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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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.
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Estimated sale price
$1.15M – $1.40M
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