A true unicorn has arrived in a central Berkeley location! An extremely rare contemporary-style home offering 4 bedrooms plus an office and 2.5 baths in over 2,300 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. A functional layout accommodates modern lifestyles – from the large open kitchen with an eating area and built-in bench, stainless steel appliances, touchless faucet, ample cabinet space, artisan tile backsplash, & brass fixtures to the sunken living room with new French doors leading to the backyard. The front formal dining room could easily flex to a formal living area, den or 5th ground floor bedroom. A sprawling backyard completely transformed into an inviting outdoor oasis with a new contemporary redwood deck, patio, lawn, & landscaping. Enjoy peace of mind with a newer foundation & newer systems, tankless water heater, side by side W/D, new dual paned windows, new roof and 100 amp electrical service. A true contemporary gem with open wood slat railing & exterior wood treatments, recessed and designer statement lighting. At the center of it all you find yourself close to CAL, BART, Berkeley Bowl, Downtown Berkeley, parks, and schools. A rare combination of location, square footage, design quality, layout, and lot size.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
5,320 sq ftLot Size
$1,000Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Britnee Underwood•DRE #01933577• Compass
Listed by Andrew Pitarre•DRE #01867911• Compass
Bought with Anne Culbertson•DRE #01734110• The Agency
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41065984
Aug 5, 2024
Sold
$2,400,000
$1,024/sq ft
Jul 25, 2024
Pending
—
Jul 10, 2024
Listed
$1,479,000
$631/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 1994
Sold
$270,000
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,911 (+226.8%)
$734,400 + $1,713,600
$2,448,000
2024
$11,295 (+2.9%)
$720,000 + $1,680,000
$2,400,000
2023
$10,979 (−0.9%)
$134,967 + $314,926
$449,893
2022
$11,078 (+0.2%)
$129,727 + $302,698
$432,425
2021
$11,052 (+6.8%)
$129,727 + $302,698
$432,425
2020
$10,347 (+4.2%)
$127,184 + $296,764
$423,948
2019
$9,932 (+9.9%)
$125,880 + $293,721
$419,601
2018
$9,041 (+3.8%)
$123,412 + $287,962
$411,374
2017
$8,713 (+4.8%)
$118,621 + $276,782
$395,403
2016
$8,314 (+1.8%)
$118,621 + $276,782
$395,403
2015
$8,165 (+2.6%)
$116,295 + $271,356
$387,651
2014
$7,960 (+1.9%)
$112,305 + $262,046
$374,351
2013
$7,808 (+3.5%)
$112,305 + $262,046
$374,351
2012
$7,545 (+2.4%)
$111,798 + $260,863
$372,661
2011
$7,365 (+0.9%)
$109,606 + $255,749
$365,355
2010
$7,302 (−0.3%)
$107,457 + $250,734
$358,191
2009
$7,326 (+6.9%)
$106,655 + $248,861
$355,516
2008
$6,854
$106,908 + $249,453
$356,361
Tax history for 1720 Carleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,911 (+226.8%)
$734,400 + $1,713,600
$2,448,000
2024
$11,295 (+2.9%)
$720,000 + $1,680,000
$2,400,000
2023
$10,979 (−0.9%)
$134,967 + $314,926
$449,893
2022
$11,078 (+0.2%)
$129,727 + $302,698
$432,425
2021
$11,052 (+6.8%)
$129,727 + $302,698
$432,425
2020
$10,347 (+4.2%)
$127,184 + $296,764
$423,948
2019
$9,932 (+9.9%)
$125,880 + $293,721
$419,601
2018
$9,041 (+3.8%)
$123,412 + $287,962
$411,374
2017
$8,713 (+4.8%)
$118,621 + $276,782
$395,403
2016
$8,314 (+1.8%)
$118,621 + $276,782
$395,403
2015
$8,165 (+2.6%)
$116,295 + $271,356
$387,651
2014
$7,960 (+1.9%)
$112,305 + $262,046
$374,351
2013
$7,808 (+3.5%)
$112,305 + $262,046
$374,351
2012
$7,545 (+2.4%)
$111,798 + $260,863
$372,661
2011
$7,365 (+0.9%)
$109,606 + $255,749
$365,355
2010
$7,302 (−0.3%)
$107,457 + $250,734
$358,191
2009
$7,326 (+6.9%)
$106,655 + $248,861
$355,516
2008
$6,854
$106,908 + $249,453
$356,361
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,320 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1920
Sq. Ft.
1,764
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 181002500
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
Jan 27, 2022 • Final
Minor
Roofing
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
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.