Near downtown, Berkeley Bowl, BART & Whole Foods, The Woodworth House, built in the Coastal Style in 1906, is a chance to own a piece of Berkeley History. Hardwood floors, redwood paneling, leaded glass, built-in cabinets, window seats, & a clinker brick fireplace enhance the old world charm of the 3 parlors, dining room, & sunroom. An eat-in chef’s kitchen blends the old & new with stainless appliances, soapstone countertops, abundant cabinets and cupboards & engineered hardwood floors. A large island features a Blue Star 6-burner gas range & oven. A Wolf steam/convection oven completes this kitchen. Off the breakfast nook is an exit to the deck & backyard gardens with organic beds, fruit trees, drought resistant grass, a chicken coop, and storage shed. From the kitchen are stairs leading to 3 bdrms, the master suite, & Great Room— perfect for a concert, dance party, yoga class... Off the Great Room are 2 bdrms, an office nook, a full bath, & a small loft for reading or play.
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
6,750 sq ftLot Size
$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by William Fletcher•DRE #01724665• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Elijah Fletcher•DRE #01933235• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Jennifer Telfeyan•DRE #02064329• KW Advisors East Bay
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40882789
Oct 24, 2019
Sold
$2,125,000
$538/sq ft
Oct 3, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2019
Listed
$1,999,000
$506/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40544784
Jan 13, 2012
Sold
$930,000
$236/sq ft
Dec 5, 2011
Pending
—
Nov 16, 2011
Price Changed
$925,000
$234/sq ft
Sep 26, 2011
Listed
$975,000
$247/sq ft
+10
Historic landmark appears small from front - is BIG. Cottage-farmhouse informality, great comfort & appeal w/many marvelous intricacies. 19 rooms incl. several public rooms, 6 BR 3 BA + more. Window seats, paneling, coving. Deep garden, hot tub. Quiet walk-bike area, BART approx 9 blocks. Mills Act!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1992
Sold
$365,000
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 2, 1980
Sold
$143,500
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,241 (+17.9%)
$193,600 + $452,000
$645,600
2024
$12,926 (−4.5%)
$193,600 + $452,000
$645,600
2023
$13,533 (−14.1%)
$181,500 + $423,700
$605,200
2022
$15,749 (+6.1%)
$259,500 + $605,500
$865,000
2021
$14,848 (+13.2%)
$259,500 + $605,500
$865,000
2020
$13,112 (+8.5%)
$232,800 + $543,200
$776,000
2019
$12,079 (+8.6%)
$210,000 + $490,000
$700,000
2018
$11,118 (+3.2%)
$200,700 + $468,300
$669,000
2017
$10,771 (+8.6%)
$175,000 + $415,000
$590,000
2016
$9,922 (+27.0%)
$175,000 + $415,000
$590,000
2015
$7,812 (+12.7%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2014
$6,929 (+8.6%)
$95,400 + $222,600
$318,000
2013
$6,378 (+12.4%)
$95,400 + $222,600
$318,000
2012
$5,672 (+0.5%)
$81,900 + $191,100
$273,000
2011
$5,644 (−6.4%)
$66,300 + $154,700
$221,000
2010
$6,029 (+6.8%)
$65,200 + $152,300
$217,500
2009
$5,645 (+6.6%)
$64,000 + $149,500
$213,500
2008
$5,295
$56,300 + $131,400
$187,700
Tax history for 2237 Carleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,241 (+17.9%)
$193,600 + $452,000
$645,600
2024
$12,926 (−4.5%)
$193,600 + $452,000
$645,600
2023
$13,533 (−14.1%)
$181,500 + $423,700
$605,200
2022
$15,749 (+6.1%)
$259,500 + $605,500
$865,000
2021
$14,848 (+13.2%)
$259,500 + $605,500
$865,000
2020
$13,112 (+8.5%)
$232,800 + $543,200
$776,000
2019
$12,079 (+8.6%)
$210,000 + $490,000
$700,000
2018
$11,118 (+3.2%)
$200,700 + $468,300
$669,000
2017
$10,771 (+8.6%)
$175,000 + $415,000
$590,000
2016
$9,922 (+27.0%)
$175,000 + $415,000
$590,000
2015
$7,812 (+12.7%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2014
$6,929 (+8.6%)
$95,400 + $222,600
$318,000
2013
$6,378 (+12.4%)
$95,400 + $222,600
$318,000
2012
$5,672 (+0.5%)
$81,900 + $191,100
$273,000
2011
$5,644 (−6.4%)
$66,300 + $154,700
$221,000
2010
$6,029 (+6.8%)
$65,200 + $152,300
$217,500
2009
$5,645 (+6.6%)
$64,000 + $149,500
$213,500
2008
$5,295
$56,300 + $131,400
$187,700
*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
8
Baths
3
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
3,948
Year built
1906
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
055 182800700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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
Feb 2, 2022 • Final
Minor
Electrical
Solar
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, Tandem
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Family Room, Media, Storage, Study, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.