This urban oasis is conveniently located at the edge of Poet’s Corner near coffee shops, fabulous dining & more. With three bedrooms, two baths & a home office, this property offers lovely period details throughout including gleaming hardwood floors & elegant archways. Upon entering the home, there is a wood burning, stone fireplace in the living room which opens to a light filled dining area perfect for dinner with family & friends. The master suite has an elegantly remodeled bathroom with Carrera Marble tile & a Quartz topped vanity. In addition, the master bedroom has French doors that open to a large deck. The spacious kitchen offers ample storage & has easy access to the lovely yard. With multiple decks & lovely landscaping, the yard is perfect for both entertaining & play. Lemon & fig trees, roses, bougainvillea, a Japanese Maple as well as a trampoline & a hot tub are enjoyed while outside. With a Walk Score of 90 & a Bike Score of 99, this fabulous home is a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
3,400 sq ftLot Size
$1,066Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joanna Hirsch•DRE #01274581• The GRUBB Company
Bought with Tracy Davis•DRE #01366511• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40922568
Nov 19, 2020
Sold
$1,285,000
$933/sq ft
Oct 22, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 14, 2020
Price Changed
$925,000
$671/sq ft
Sep 25, 2020
Listed
$1,095,000
$795/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 18, 2016
Sold
$1,100,000
$798/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40731805
Apr 19, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 19, 2016
Sold
$1,100,000
$798/sq ft
Mar 23, 2016
Pending
—
Mar 9, 2016
Listed
$795,000
$577/sq ft
+15
An oasis with unusually crafted charm, wood floors, in-house garage access, and meticulous landscaping. Own a 3 bedroom 2 bath in Berkeley! 2 blks to BART and grab a coffee at Cafe Fellini on your way. Connection with urban living! Open Sun 3/20 2-4.
Public Records
Jan 23, 1996
Sold
$178,000
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1994
Sold
$135,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,328 (+7.8%)
$336,000 + $784,000
$1,120,000
2024
$19,781 (+2.3%)
$417,272 + $973,636
$1,390,908
2023
$19,335 (+1.9%)
$409,092 + $954,549
$1,363,641
2022
$18,978 (−0.4%)
$393,210 + $917,490
$1,310,700
2021
$19,063 (+10.3%)
$393,210 + $917,490
$1,310,700
2020
$17,282 (+3.2%)
$385,500 + $899,500
$1,285,000
2019
$16,742 (+1.6%)
$378,847 + $811,815
$1,190,662
2018
$16,479 (+3.5%)
$371,420 + $795,900
$1,167,320
2017
$15,922 (+214.4%)
$357,000 + $765,000
$1,122,000
2016
$5,065 (+1.7%)
$357,000 + $765,000
$1,122,000
2015
$4,978 (+1.5%)
$74,935 + $174,849
$249,784
2014
$4,904 (+1.6%)
$72,365 + $168,851
$241,216
2013
$4,828 (+3.5%)
$72,365 + $168,851
$241,216
2012
$4,663 (+2.8%)
$72,038 + $168,089
$240,127
2011
$4,535 (+0.5%)
$70,625 + $164,793
$235,418
2010
$4,514
$69,241 + $161,562
$230,803
2009
$4,512 (+7.0%)
$68,723 + $160,355
$229,078
2008
$4,217
$68,887 + $160,736
$229,623
Tax history for 2014 Acton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,328 (+7.8%)
$336,000 + $784,000
$1,120,000
2024
$19,781 (+2.3%)
$417,272 + $973,636
$1,390,908
2023
$19,335 (+1.9%)
$409,092 + $954,549
$1,363,641
2022
$18,978 (−0.4%)
$393,210 + $917,490
$1,310,700
2021
$19,063 (+10.3%)
$393,210 + $917,490
$1,310,700
2020
$17,282 (+3.2%)
$385,500 + $899,500
$1,285,000
2019
$16,742 (+1.6%)
$378,847 + $811,815
$1,190,662
2018
$16,479 (+3.5%)
$371,420 + $795,900
$1,167,320
2017
$15,922 (+214.4%)
$357,000 + $765,000
$1,122,000
2016
$5,065 (+1.7%)
$357,000 + $765,000
$1,122,000
2015
$4,978 (+1.5%)
$74,935 + $174,849
$249,784
2014
$4,904 (+1.6%)
$72,365 + $168,851
$241,216
2013
$4,828 (+3.5%)
$72,365 + $168,851
$241,216
2012
$4,663 (+2.8%)
$72,038 + $168,089
$240,127
2011
$4,535 (+0.5%)
$70,625 + $164,793
$235,418
2010
$4,514
$69,241 + $161,562
$230,803
2009
$4,512 (+7.0%)
$68,723 + $160,355
$229,078
2008
$4,217
$68,887 + $160,736
$229,623
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1926
Sq. Ft.
1,378
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 199500200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Jan 22, 2020 • Active
Minor
Tear off the existing shingles and install new shingles. No plywood replacement is included.
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
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.