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2238 California St

Berkeley, CA 94703

$948,000 $3,996/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

998

Sqft

3,200

Sqft(Lot)

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 priv ate 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.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $948,000

AD Id : 80130024

MLS Id : 41137234

Beds : 2

Lot Size : 3,200 Sqft

Living Area Size : 998

Year Built : 1910

County : Alameda

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 0
Interior Features

Property Appliances: Gas Water Heater,Dryer,Washer Fireplace: Dining Room Flooring: Tile,Wood
Cooling Features

None Air Conditioning

Heating Source

Forced Air Has Heating

Fireplace

Fireplace Features: Dining Room Has Fireplace: 1

Building Information

Year Built: 1910 Construction: Wood Siding
Pool Features

None

Patio And Porch

Front Porch,Patio

Lot Details

Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced Lot Size Acres: 0.0735
Lot Size Source: Measured Lot Size Square Feet: 3200

Listing Price Information

Original List Price: 948,000 Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-05
Lease Information

Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 56200117

Garage and Parking

Garage Description: Garage,Off Street Attached Garage: Yes

Homeowners Association

Other Property Info

Source Listing Status: Active Source Neighborhood: Directions: Cross Street: Bancroft. Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Building and Construction

Property Age: 116 Structure Type: Single Family Residence Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced Total Square Feet Living: 998 Levels or Stories: One Building Total Stories: 1

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/16/2026 @ 05:00

MLS: 41137234 LISTED BY: Dana S. Cohen, The GRUBB Company 510-339-0400 SOURCE: CRMLS