This irresistible home with detached studio cottage is truly a jewel, blending the best of modern updates with traditional charm. The open concept living, and dining rooms have hardwood floors, decorative fireplace, built-in shelves and glass-front cabinets. The hall bathroom and large eat-in kitchen have been stylishly updated. The verdant professionally landscaped back yard with Ipe wood decks, mature plantings and bamboo privacy screen provides a serene oasis, plenty of space for dining al fresco, gardening and relaxation. A charming detached cottage with laminate floors and numerous windows provides excellent extra space – imagine the possibilities! Interior stairs lead to loads of basement space and a one-car garage. This home is less than a mile from the North Berkeley BART station, near numerous bus lines and popular Fourth Street shopping and dining options. Two front off-street parking spaces.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,800 sq ftLot Size
$1,392Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by VICKY FAULK•DRE #00974458• COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL
Bought with Saraya Motley•DRE #01265873• Pacific Union International
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40117765
Oct 26, 2005
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 23, 2002
Sold
$445,000
$405/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22025625
Aug 29, 2002
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,285 (+7.8%)
$454,500 + $1,060,500
$1,515,000
2024
$22,530 (+2.0%)
$491,935 + $1,147,849
$1,639,784
2023
$22,091 (+1.5%)
$482,290 + $1,125,345
$1,607,635
2022
$21,756 (−0.4%)
$463,565 + $1,081,653
$1,545,218
2021
$21,849 (+4.5%)
$463,565 + $1,081,653
$1,545,218
2020
$20,901 (+3.3%)
$454,476 + $1,060,446
$1,514,922
2019
$20,238 (+57.3%)
$449,820 + $1,049,580
$1,499,400
2018
$12,865 (+3.6%)
$441,000 + $1,029,000
$1,470,000
2017
$12,420 (+3.2%)
$254,448 + $593,712
$848,160
2016
$12,033 (+1.3%)
$254,448 + $593,712
$848,160
2015
$11,876 (+0.7%)
$249,459 + $582,071
$831,530
2014
$11,798 (+40.3%)
$240,900 + $562,100
$803,000
2013
$8,412 (+11.4%)
$240,900 + $562,100
$803,000
2012
$7,552 (−1.8%)
$159,000 + $371,000
$530,000
2011
$7,692 (−8.5%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2010
$8,408 (−12.7%)
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
2009
$9,627 (−0.3%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2008
$9,654
$192,000 + $448,000
$640,000
Tax history for 2237 Curtis St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,285 (+7.8%)
$454,500 + $1,060,500
$1,515,000
2024
$22,530 (+2.0%)
$491,935 + $1,147,849
$1,639,784
2023
$22,091 (+1.5%)
$482,290 + $1,125,345
$1,607,635
2022
$21,756 (−0.4%)
$463,565 + $1,081,653
$1,545,218
2021
$21,849 (+4.5%)
$463,565 + $1,081,653
$1,545,218
2020
$20,901 (+3.3%)
$454,476 + $1,060,446
$1,514,922
2019
$20,238 (+57.3%)
$449,820 + $1,049,580
$1,499,400
2018
$12,865 (+3.6%)
$441,000 + $1,029,000
$1,470,000
2017
$12,420 (+3.2%)
$254,448 + $593,712
$848,160
2016
$12,033 (+1.3%)
$254,448 + $593,712
$848,160
2015
$11,876 (+0.7%)
$249,459 + $582,071
$831,530
2014
$11,798 (+40.3%)
$240,900 + $562,100
$803,000
2013
$8,412 (+11.4%)
$240,900 + $562,100
$803,000
2012
$7,552 (−1.8%)
$159,000 + $371,000
$530,000
2011
$7,692 (−8.5%)
$142,500 + $332,500
$475,000
2010
$8,408 (−12.7%)
$147,000 + $343,000
$490,000
2009
$9,627 (−0.3%)
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
2008
$9,654
$192,000 + $448,000
$640,000
*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
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
4,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
1,104
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 198702700
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
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street