Ultra-charming Berkeley bungalow w/ remodeled kitchen and bathrooms in a spectacular location! The main level includes a living room w/ fireplace and built-in's, dining room w/ built-in's, two comfortable bedrooms, one and a half remodeled bathrooms, and a gorgeously remodeled chef's kitchen with breakfast bar. Finished bonus room downstairs ideal for a home office, gym, or a media room. Detached former garage in backyard that is now more of a studio awaits your vision. Less than 1 mile to BART and Elmwood shops and restaurants, and only 3 blocks to Whole Foods and Berkeley Bowl! Sunny, flat, private garden with deck for outdoor lounging or dining. Freshly painted interior, refinished hardwood floors, as well as lots of system updates - move in and enjoy life!
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
3,800 sq ftLot Size
$1,183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Cooper•DRE #01955210• Compass
Bought with Anita Becker•DRE #01316805• Compass
Bought with Maria Cavallo-merrion•DRE #01493849• Compass
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41005248
Sep 16, 2022
Sold
$1,730,000
$1,219/sq ft
Aug 23, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 12, 2022
Listed
$1,149,000
$810/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40875036
Aug 22, 2019
Sold
$1,482,000
$1,044/sq ft
Aug 22, 2019
Sold
$1,482,000
$1,044/sq ft
Aug 1, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 19, 2019
Listed
$975,000
$687/sq ft
Jul 19, 2019
Listed
$975,000
$687/sq ft
+26
You don't need a car here! Location location location! Slightly over 1/2 mile to BART. 3 blocks to incredible Berkeley Bowl! Less than 1 mile to UC! Newly renovated but with 1924 period details in tact. Corner lot has lots of natural light. Garage was once a garage but now is a studio - hey , you don't need a car here! Some paint and vision for studio will transform it into your vision. Adorable private garden. Basement has large plus room with hardwood floors, windows and "bar" with sink. Laundry space in basement is large. Great location. Great house. Please visit.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40120241
Jun 21, 2017
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40120400
Nov 18, 2005
Sold
$706,000
$498/sq ft
Nov 14, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2005
Listed
$699,000
$493/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 24, 1989
Sold
$238,000
$168/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1986
Sold
$125,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,868 (+12.2%)
$539,967 + $1,259,924
$1,799,891
2024
$23,054 (+4.9%)
$539,967 + $1,259,924
$1,799,891
2023
$21,980 (+3.0%)
$502,800 + $1,173,200
$1,676,000
2022
$21,345 (−0.5%)
$458,186 + $1,069,102
$1,527,288
2021
$21,443 (+4.8%)
$458,186 + $1,069,102
$1,527,288
2020
$20,451 (+62.7%)
$449,206 + $1,048,147
$1,497,353
2019
$12,573 (+1.7%)
$444,600 + $1,037,400
$1,482,000
2018
$12,369 (+3.6%)
$259,452 + $605,390
$864,842
2017
$11,938 (+3.1%)
$249,381 + $581,890
$831,271
2016
$11,574 (+1.3%)
$249,381 + $581,890
$831,271
2015
$11,423 (+12.6%)
$244,493 + $570,484
$814,977
2014
$10,143 (+14.8%)
$207,000 + $483,000
$690,000
2013
$8,838 (+2.2%)
$207,000 + $483,000
$690,000
2012
$8,645 (−1.7%)
$172,800 + $403,200
$576,000
2011
$8,798 (+15.7%)
$172,500 + $402,500
$575,000
2010
$7,607 (−12.1%)
$177,000 + $413,000
$590,000
2009
$8,654 (−4.7%)
$149,400 + $348,600
$498,000
2008
$9,078
$172,500 + $402,500
$575,000
Tax history for 2249 Oregon St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,868 (+12.2%)
$539,967 + $1,259,924
$1,799,891
2024
$23,054 (+4.9%)
$539,967 + $1,259,924
$1,799,891
2023
$21,980 (+3.0%)
$502,800 + $1,173,200
$1,676,000
2022
$21,345 (−0.5%)
$458,186 + $1,069,102
$1,527,288
2021
$21,443 (+4.8%)
$458,186 + $1,069,102
$1,527,288
2020
$20,451 (+62.7%)
$449,206 + $1,048,147
$1,497,353
2019
$12,573 (+1.7%)
$444,600 + $1,037,400
$1,482,000
2018
$12,369 (+3.6%)
$259,452 + $605,390
$864,842
2017
$11,938 (+3.1%)
$249,381 + $581,890
$831,271
2016
$11,574 (+1.3%)
$249,381 + $581,890
$831,271
2015
$11,423 (+12.6%)
$244,493 + $570,484
$814,977
2014
$10,143 (+14.8%)
$207,000 + $483,000
$690,000
2013
$8,838 (+2.2%)
$207,000 + $483,000
$690,000
2012
$8,645 (−1.7%)
$172,800 + $403,200
$576,000
2011
$8,798 (+15.7%)
$172,500 + $402,500
$575,000
2010
$7,607 (−12.1%)
$177,000 + $413,000
$590,000
2009
$8,654 (−4.7%)
$149,400 + $348,600
$498,000
2008
$9,078
$172,500 + $402,500
$575,000
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
1,137
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
053 168800400
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street, Uncovered Parking Space
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Window
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.