Step into this charming Golden Duplex, nestled in the heart of Poets' Corner Berkeley, featuring light filled units, where classic character meets modern versatility. Inside the downstairs unit, warm natural light pours into the living room, creating an inviting atmosphere that flows seamlessly into a spacious dining room designed for effortless entertaining and everyday living. The ample kitchen offers great storage with access to two well-proportioned bedrooms and the backyard. Upstairs, the owner's unit opens into a sun-filled dining room with a formal living room and kitchen on either side. In addition to the two bedrooms and bath, this unit incorporates multiple bonus rooms including a sun room and expansive third level, providing flexibility for a guest bedroom, play area, or a dedicated home office. Outside, a true sanctuary awaits; relax on the sunlit deck or wander through the serene backyard. Both units open to the backyard with its many fruit trees, built-in grill, outdoor shower and a separate cottage lovingly referred to as the Hobbit House''. This magical cottage features a fully functional kitchen, half bath and lofted room with a bed and storage upstairs Just a couple of minutes from Strawberry Creek, Fourth Street and Berkeley Marina, this home provides a perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Square Footage varies from public records. Buyer to verify *SqFt Measured by Third Party
Sold for $1,685,000
$1,685,000
2231 Byron St, Berkeley, CA 94702
6beds
2,636sqft
Duplex
Built in 1907
-- sqft lot
$1,660,700 Zestimate®
$639/sqft
$4,549 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,660,700
$1.49M - $1.84M
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Nairobi Kim DRE #01481571 510-543-8232,
Corcoran Icon Properties 415-552-9500
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Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425090055
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, MultiUnits
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Multi Units, Separate, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Cork, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Dual Pane Partial, Skylight(s), Varies by Unit
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,636
- Total interior livable area: 2,636 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Uncovered
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking, Varies By Unit
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Deck, Uncovered Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Yard Space
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,800 Square Feet
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Curb(s), Curbs/Gutters, Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Private, Sidewalk, Other
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0561984024
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Frame, Partial Insulation, Plaster, Stucco, Wood, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Original,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Separate Meter
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Separate Meter, Abandoned Well, Meter on Site
- Utilities for property: Separate Meters (See Remarks), Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $639/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,787,030
- Date on market: 2/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Conventional,FHA
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Sold | $1,685,000+5.4%$639/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #425090055 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Pending sale | $1,599,000$607/sqft |
Source: SFAR #426102869 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000-0.2%$607/sqft |
Source: SFAR #425090055 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2018 | Sold | $1,602,000+39.9%$608/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2018 | Pending sale | $1,145,000$434/sqft |
Source: WEST END PROPERTIES #40825998 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,145,000+70.9%$434/sqft |
Source: WEST END PROPERTIES #40825998 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2005 | Sold | $670,000+132.2%$254/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/1998 | Sold | $288,500$109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,787,030 +2% |
| 2024 | $24,777 +2% | $1,751,994 +2% |
| 2023 | $24,292 +1.6% | $1,717,647 +2% |
| 2022 | $23,918 -0.4% | $1,683,974 +2% |
| 2021 | $24,016 +5% | $1,650,956 +1% |
| 2020 | $22,867 +3.4% | $1,634,040 +2% |
| 2019 | $22,123 +73.9% | $1,602,000 +85.8% |
| 2018 | $12,719 | $862,168 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,719 +3.4% | $845,263 +2% |
| 2016 | $12,302 +11.1% | $828,690 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,078 | $816,241 +14.2% |
| 2014 | $11,078 | $715,000 +13.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $632,000 -2.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $650,000 -15.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $765,713 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $759,993 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $761,800 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $746,868 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $732,227 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $717,875 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $703,800 +117.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $324,006 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $318,069 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $311,831 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,270 | $305,717 |
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Neighborhood: Poet's Corner
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Oxford Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Alameda
Source: SFAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Alameda County
- Berkeley
- 94702
- Poet's Corner
- 2231 Byron St
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