In Central Berkeley, this GOLDEN DUPLEX has two legal buildings on one lot. The front 2BD/1BA house, also known as Carleton House, is estimated at 1194 sq ft, has real hardwood floors, a fireplace, a formal DR. The entire house is freshly painted and the eat in kitchen, with its brand new stove and refrigerator, has superb indoor indoor/outdoor flow. A portion of the wall between the kitchen and adjacent BD, formerly used as an office, has been opened up but can easily be restored. The rear building, 2412 Carleton, is a 1BD/1BA cottage, estimated at 543 sq ft. It too has hardwood floors, a fireplace, and an eat-in kitchen. It enjoys direct access to a sunny, nicely sized rear garden. This very private Cottage is perfect as additional partner or guest quarters. Carleton House and Cottage are a superb GOLDEN DUPLEX that has been well maintained over the years. It has undergone seismic retrofit work, is sewer lateral compliant, and has a termite clearance. In the middle of vibrant central Berkeley, the enviable WALK SCORE is 95, BIKE score is 95.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,800 sq ftLot Size
$928Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Astrid Lacitis•DRE #DRE #00684382• Vanguard Properties
•415-860-0765 (agent)
•astrid@vanguardsf.com (agent)
•415-510-8600 (broker)
Listed by Jackie Tonge•DRE #DRE #01783316• Vanguard Properties
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4,799 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
1,737
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
055 183500200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
# of Covered Spaces: 1
# of Parking Total: 1
Interior
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Garage
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Other
Cooling: None
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Outside
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Entry Level: 0
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Living Area: 1737
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Owner
Building Area Total: 1737
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Owner
Architectural Style: Traditional
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Roof: Composition
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Property Information
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Other Structures: Other
Land Information
Topography: Level
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscape Front
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 4800.312
Lot Size Acres: 0.1102
Lot Size Area: 4800.312
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,737
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,799 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Alameda County
APN: 055 183500200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.53M – $1.86M
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