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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2221 Roosevelt
General
- Sold For: $1,820,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41134634
- Added to Site: 58 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Storage
- Fireplace(s): None
- Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors Throughout, Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: 220-Volt Outlet, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
Parking
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Attached, Below Building Parking, 24'+ Deep Garage, Garage Faces Front
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Central Berkeley
- Driving Directions: Martin Luther King Jr Way to Allston Way to Roosevelt.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace, Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sump Pump
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition Shingles
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: One Story
- Living Area: 1,833 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1912
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Dimensions: 4940
- Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Sprinklers In Rear
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $652
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 572013029
Listed by Compass, Esther Tahrir
Sold by The Agency, Ellis Clark
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Schools
Schools serving 2221 Roosevelt
School District:Berkeley Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Oxford Elementary School 1222 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Cragmont Elementary School 830 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 | K-5 | 1.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2221 Roosevelt
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/18/2026
Sold
$1,820,000
52.3%
MLS
5/14/2026
Listed
$1,195,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
2221 Roosevelt, Berkeley, CA 94703 (MLS# 41134634) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,820,000 on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 2221 Roosevelt? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

