2221 Roosevelt Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
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SOLD
JUN 18, 2026

2221 Roosevelt Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703

Central Berkeley
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,833 sqft

$1,820,000

Last Sold: Jun 18, 2026
52% over list $1.2M
$993/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $11,061/mo*
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$1,820,000

Last Sold: Jun 18, 2026
52% over list $1.2M
$993/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $11,061/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,833 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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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.
2221 Roosevelt Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,833 sqft single-family home in Central Berkeley, built in 1912. It last sold for $1,820,000 on Jun 18, 2026 (52% above the $1,195,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,822,100, with a rent estimate of $5,810/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$993/sqft
Listed
51 days ago

Home Details for 2221 Roosevelt Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1833 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Wall Furnace,CentralNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in LaundryHas Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window CoveringsFlooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Front Porch, Porch StepsFencing: Fenced, WoodOther Structures: Shed(s)No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Below Building Parking,Garage,Garage Faces Front
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sump Pump

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 0572013029

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,195,000Price Per Sqft: $993/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 29 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: BerkeleyCommunity: Central Berkeley

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1833 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Excl RightListing Terms: Conventional, 1031 Exchange

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 41134634Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Esther Tahrir DRE #02120904, (510) 473-5435
Compass
Bought with: Ellis Clark DRE #01954136, (510) 393-8147, The Agency
Source: Bay East AOR, MLS#41134634

Price History for 2221 Roosevelt Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/18/2026$1,820,000Sold
Bay East AOR #41134634
05/29/2026$1,195,000PendingBay East AOR #41134634
05/14/2026$1,195,000Listed For SaleBay East AOR #41134634

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.43M
$68.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
127.9%
5.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$916
$20MoM
Available listings
154
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$63,216
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2221 Roosevelt Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2418 Jefferson Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.29
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$1,815,000
06/22/26
3
2
1,443
2221 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.06
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$2,230,000
02/13/26
4
2
2,902
2334 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,065,000
06/29/26
3
1.5
1,931
2310 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
10/24/25
3
2
1,543
1809 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
06/11/26
3
2
1,108
1636 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
10/06/25
3
2
1,200
1811 Parker St, Berkeley, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
07/14/25
3
2.5
1,975
1516 Parker St, Berkeley, CA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$1,599,000
09/15/25
3
2
1,398

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Central Berkeley

At least 29 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 97 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say car is needed

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

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    "Nice people, trees, active police and good food make this a good place to live. Look at the sidewalks and streets in the area stick to well paved areas."
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    "South Berkeley is a transitioning neighborhood as most places around America there is gentrification going on. Berkeley overall is a good place to live with good schools"
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    "I used to live here and the neighborhood is nice to live and work in. They are really cleaning things up "
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  • walzer
    "Walk to entertainment, supermarket and transportation. Includes detached 500 sq ft. art studio"
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  • Rie Y.
    "This is a fairly quiet street, with some foot and car traffic since it connects to Sacramento Street and University Ave. But it's much more neighborhood-oriented than it seems, and close to daycare/dog park/cafe/bakery."
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  • mysolosusan
    "I live almost on the corner of Bancroft and Roosevelt, and have lived in central Berkeley for two straight decades now. It's a great neighborhood - I see there's supposed to be a bit higher crime not far from here, but in all these years I've seen only one crime - a mugging wherein a Berkeley high graduate about 19 years old, tried to steal an earbud for a cell phone from a high school girl. He didn't get the earbud and the police caught him and a couple others with the minimum of fuss. That's it, although I've heard of a couple other small crimes more toward university. To live here is to feel very safe, and really be in walking distance to UC, and all kinds of shops, restaurants and so on. The little tot parks are real nice, especially the one on Roosevelt, and walking is very enjoyable due to all the lovely landscaping done in this area around private homes. Neighbors are great. I love living here except for having to get a parking permit - which is cheap and easy to do really."
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