Vintage Charm Meets Modern Simplicity — A Unique Berkeley Cottage Tucked away in a serene 5-cottage community, this freestanding 1-bedroom home offers the rare blend of historic character, privacy, and ultra-low-maintenance living. Originally built in 1919 as part of a charming auto court, this petite gem is now part of a small condo association—but lives like a single-family home. No shared walls, no upstairs neighbors—just your own peaceful retreat in a lush garden setting. A cozy front porch welcomes you inside, where warm wood tones, clean lines, and timeless finishes create a sense of calm and character. Step outside into your private yard, a true extension of the living space. Enjoy morning coffee or summer evenings under twinkle lights, with space for lounging, gardening, or entertaining. There’s even a detached shed for extra storage or creative use. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or minimalist seeking a peaceful base in the heart of Berkeley, this cottage offers soulful living with maximum independence and minimum fuss. ~https://www.DerbyStCottage.com/mls/176693806
Sold for $499,000
$499,000
1130 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94702
1beds
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Condominium
Built in 1919
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$495,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,306 Estimated rent
Home value
$495,400
$446,000 - $550,000
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Listed by:
Heidi Abramson DRE #01319689 510-757-7671,
WEST END PROPERTIES
Bought with:
Luis Ocon, DRE #01333215
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41105054
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No Additional Rooms
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Parking Spaces, Space Per Unit - 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One Story,One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Side Yard
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Court, Premium Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 54174327
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cabin
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Siding - Other
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance
- HOA fee: $500 annually
- HOA name: NONE
- HOA phone: 925-586-0783
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $333,085
- Date on market: 7/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2026 | Listing removed | $2,800 |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,800 |
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| 10/20/2025 | Sold | $499,000 |
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| 9/20/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000 |
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| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $499,000-5% |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000-4.5% |
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| 7/11/2025 | Listing removed | $550,000 |
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| 4/22/2025 | Price change | $550,000-3.3% |
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| 3/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $569,000+994.2% |
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| 3/2/1999 | Sold | $52,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $333,085 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,113 +2.2% | $326,555 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,003 +1.9% | $320,154 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,912 -0.1% | $313,878 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,919 +5.2% | $307,725 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,677 +3.7% | $304,572 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,511 +5.9% | $298,601 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,260 | $292,748 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,260 +3.2% | $287,010 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,128 +2% | $281,384 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,048 | $277,158 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,048 | $271,730 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $270,504 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $265,201 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $260,003 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $258,061 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $258,675 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $253,604 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $248,631 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $243,758 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $238,978 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $234,294 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $230,000 +115.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $106,612 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,663 | $104,522 |
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Neighborhood: Southwest Berkeley
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