If you love the classic houses of the East Bay, then the quintessential Berkeley home at 2228 Carleton Street, in Berkeley, might be the one for you. Built in the early 20th century, this charmingly cheerful Craftsman features well proportioned, spacious rooms, wood and tile floors throughout. Entertain in style in an inviting living room, or dazzle your diners in a grand, formal living room with period-perfect built-ins for your fine china - (or collection of Fiestaware) and a cozy fireplace that will keep the conversations going on those chilly East Bay evenings. 2228 Carleton’s upper level features four bedrooms (including the master suite) Carleton gets an 87 for walkability, and a cyclist’s paradise score of 99! Near BART and the Berkeley Bowl, this terrific home is also close to shops, restaurants and services, and an easy bike ride or stroll to the happening neighborhoods along Shattuck and Telegraph Avenues, to the UC campus, and much more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1907Year Built
4,725 sq ftLot Size
$1,101Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by ANDREA GORDON•DRE #01233563• COMPASS
Bought with ROMNEY O'CONNELL•DRE #01468613• BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40903285
May 31, 2020
Listing Removed
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Public Records
May 28, 2004
Sold
$820,000
$431/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40008041
May 28, 2004
Sold
$810,000
$426/sq ft
Apr 28, 2004
Listing Removed
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Apr 13, 2004
Listed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #30001001
Jan 7, 2004
Sold
$581,500
$306/sq ft
Nov 8, 2003
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,447 (+7.9%)
$629,314 + $1,468,399
$2,097,713
2024
$28,225 (+2.0%)
$616,979 + $1,439,618
$2,056,597
2023
$27,676 (+1.5%)
$604,884 + $1,411,396
$2,016,280
2022
$27,257 (−0.4%)
$581,400 + $1,356,600
$1,938,000
2021
$27,376 (+69.5%)
$581,400 + $1,356,600
$1,938,000
2020
$16,152 (+4.2%)
$570,000 + $1,330,000
$1,900,000
2019
$15,505 (+1.7%)
$319,800 + $746,200
$1,066,000
2018
$15,246 (+3.5%)
$313,529 + $731,568
$1,045,097
2017
$14,726 (+3.3%)
$301,354 + $703,161
$1,004,515
2016
$14,251 (+1.4%)
$301,354 + $703,161
$1,004,515
2015
$14,061
$295,446 + $689,374
$984,820
2014
$14,048 (+15.1%)
$285,308 + $665,719
$951,027
2013
$12,208 (+12.7%)
$285,308 + $665,719
$951,027
2012
$10,835 (−5.7%)
$237,000 + $553,000
$790,000
2011
$11,489 (+0.4%)
$210,000 + $490,000
$700,000
2010
$11,440 (−1.0%)
$226,500 + $528,500
$755,000
2009
$11,550 (−10.8%)
$226,500 + $528,500
$755,000
2008
$12,951
$226,500 + $528,500
$755,000
Tax history for 2228 Carleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,447 (+7.9%)
$629,314 + $1,468,399
$2,097,713
2024
$28,225 (+2.0%)
$616,979 + $1,439,618
$2,056,597
2023
$27,676 (+1.5%)
$604,884 + $1,411,396
$2,016,280
2022
$27,257 (−0.4%)
$581,400 + $1,356,600
$1,938,000
2021
$27,376 (+69.5%)
$581,400 + $1,356,600
$1,938,000
2020
$16,152 (+4.2%)
$570,000 + $1,330,000
$1,900,000
2019
$15,505 (+1.7%)
$319,800 + $746,200
$1,066,000
2018
$15,246 (+3.5%)
$313,529 + $731,568
$1,045,097
2017
$14,726 (+3.3%)
$301,354 + $703,161
$1,004,515
2016
$14,251 (+1.4%)
$301,354 + $703,161
$1,004,515
2015
$14,061
$295,446 + $689,374
$984,820
2014
$14,048 (+15.1%)
$285,308 + $665,719
$951,027
2013
$12,208 (+12.7%)
$285,308 + $665,719
$951,027
2012
$10,835 (−5.7%)
$237,000 + $553,000
$790,000
2011
$11,489 (+0.4%)
$210,000 + $490,000
$700,000
2010
$11,440 (−1.0%)
$226,500 + $528,500
$755,000
2009
$11,550 (−10.8%)
$226,500 + $528,500
$755,000
2008
$12,951
$226,500 + $528,500
$755,000
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4,725 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,903
Year built
1907
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
055 182702600
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
Oct 22, 2025 • Final
Plan check
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
Oct 22, 2025 • Final
Plan check
Add a window to a bathroom. Relocate vent duct terminations and an existing foundation vent.
Bathroom
Remodel
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.