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Listed by Dana S. Cohen • The GRUBB Company

$948,000

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2 Beds

1 Bath

998 SqFt

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2238 California St Berkeley, CA 94703

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 998 sqft

Price per Sqft $949

Subdivision Central Berkeley

MLS Listing ID 41137234

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1910

Lot Size 3,200 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Bridge AOR

Property Description

Built in 1910, this classic Craftsman bungalow is Berkeley through and through. The wide front porch made for lingering. The traditional foyer, the hardwood floors, rooms that connect the way rooms should. Natural light pours in. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining room, while the kitchen opens directly to the backyard—comfortable, functional, nothing forced, nothing overdone. The updates are the right ones — stone countertops, upgraded cabinetry, fresh paint inside and out, updated electrical, dual-pane windows and laundry inside. At the rear of the property, the former garage has been transformed into a finished space—an ideal retreat for working, creating, or simply finding a quiet moment. Two bedrooms, one beautiful bath, move-in ready. The landscaped grounds create a private oasis. Drought-tolerant plantings, including succulents and lavender, enhance both the front and rear gardens with beauty and ease of maintenance. The backyard patio is designed for gathering, offering ample space for outdoor dining, entertaining, and relaxing with family and friends. California Street is one of those streets that makes you exhale — wide, tree-lined, genuinely neighborly. Just moments away, Ohlone Park offers five blocks of green space, including a dog park, community garden, sports courts, and the Ohlone Greenway. North Berkeley BART is just beyond. This is the heart of Berkeley, and it shows. UC Berkeley, the Cheeseboard, Chez Panisse, the farmers market, downtown theaters and restaurants, and the Berkeley Arts District are all within easy reach—walkable, bikeable, and drivable. With two BART stations nearby, the best of Berkeley is right outside your door. Rich in character, thoughtfully updated, and ideally located, this timeless Berkeley bungalow is ready for its next chapter. BESO Score = 4.

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Interior

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Dining Room

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Double Pane Windows

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer

Exterior

Pool None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Level, Landscaped

Story 1

Water Public

Architectural Style Bungalow

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Special Listing Condition Standard

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