Come see this charming 1912 craftsman bungalow house with a separate detached guest cottage on an ample lot in Central Berkeley. Held lovingly in the same family for decades. This property is perfectly situated to enjoy Downtown Berkeley entertainment, schools and public transportation. The front house is 1396 sf with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath graced with high ceilings, newly refinished hardwood floors, a remodeled bath with tub, a formal dining room and living room with built-ins, an eat-in kitchen, laundry room and East facing rear deck. There is a garage/basement that can fit up to three cars and/or a workshop, and one additional driveway parking space. The unfinished attic has standing room. The house has many recent upgrades, including updated plumbing and electrical in 2024 and new paint and roof on the rear cottage. Seismic upgrades with shear walls and foundation bolts, as well as a 15 yr old roof make the main house extra sturdy. At the rear of the property there is a separate studio cottage approximately 400 sf with sleeping alcove, full bathroom, living room, wet bar, french windows and semi private yard with room for expansion. There is ample front, side and rear yard space with porches, decks, hot tub deck, garden tool shed and basement for all your relaxation, BBQ, gardening, storage or workshop needs. BESO score of 6.Just a few short blocks to Downtown Berkeley BART, bus stops, UC Berkeley, and top rated Berkeley elementary, middle and high schools. Make this centrally located craftsman with guest cottage in the heart of Berkeley your new home.
Sold for $1,820,000
$1,820,000
2221 Roosevelt Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
3beds
1,833sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$1,822,100 Zestimate®
$993/sqft
$5,687 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,822,100
$1.66M - $2.00M
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Separate detached guest cottageAmple lotRemodeled bath with tubHigh ceilingsFormal dining roomNewly refinished hardwood floorsEast facing rear deck
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Listed by:
Esther Tahrir DRE #02120904 510-473-5435,
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Bought with:
Ellis Clark, DRE #01954136
The Agency
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41134634
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Bedrooms, Basement, Dining Room, Guest House, Eat-In Kitchen, Storage
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Heating
- Natural Gas, Wall Furnace, Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,833
- Total interior livable area: 1,833 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Below Building Parking, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Front Porch, Porch Steps
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0572013029
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sump Pump
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Central Berkeley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $993/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $63,216
- Price range: $1.8M - $1.8M
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $1,820,000+52.3%$993/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41134634 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$652/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41134634 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$652/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41134634 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $63,216 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,585 +12.2% | $61,977 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,870 +4.9% | $60,762 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,595 +1% | $59,570 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,538 +11.1% | $58,403 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,986 +10.7% | $57,803 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,505 +8% | $56,671 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,172 | $55,559 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,172 +8.8% | $54,470 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,833 +5.6% | $53,402 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,631 | $52,600 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,631 | $51,570 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $51,337 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $50,330 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $49,343 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $48,974 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $49,092 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $48,129 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $47,184 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,260 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,353 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $44,465 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $43,650 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $42,794 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,962 | $41,955 |
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Neighborhood: Central Berkeley
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- 10/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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