2238 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
SOLD
JUL 2, 2026

2238 California St
Berkeley, CA 94703

Central Berkeley
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 998 sqft

$1,325,000

Last Sold: Jul 2, 2026
40% over list $948K
$1,328/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,080/mo*
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$1,325,000

Last Sold: Jul 2, 2026
40% over list $948K
$1,328/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,080/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
998 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

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.
2238 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 998 sqft single-family home in Central Berkeley, built in 1910. It last sold for $1,325,000 on Jul 2, 2026 (40% above the $948,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2019 with an asking price of $3,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 28, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,856/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,328/sqft
Listed
33 days ago

Home Details for 2238 California St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 998 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Dryer,Laundry Closet,WasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Dining RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: One StoryFloors: Hardwood, Tile
Security
Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: FencedExterior: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low MaintenanceNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Off Street,Tandem
Pool
Pool: None
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 56200117

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $948,000Price Per Sqft: $1,328/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jun 17 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Berkeley

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 998 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41137234

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Dana S. Cohen DRE #01317652, (510) 813-0321
The GRUBB Company
Anastasia Levitansky DRE #02163613, (626) 427-5293
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with: Sebastien Colas DRE #02047826, Redfin
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41137234

Price History for 2238 California St

DatePriceEventSource
07/02/2026$1,325,000Sold
bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137234
06/17/2026$948,000PendingbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137234
06/05/2026$948,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137234
05/27/2021$1,352,000Sold
Bay East AOR #40945378
04/28/2021$995,000PendingbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40945378
04/14/2021$995,000Listed For SalebridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40945378
01/28/2019$3,750ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/16/2019$3,750Listed For RentAgent Provided
10/24/2013$2,950ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/18/2013$2,950Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/20/2010$620,000Sold
N/A
07/14/2006$635,000Sold
N/A
02/16/2005$680,000Sold
N/A
07/25/2001$425,000Sold
N/A
08/15/1995$193,500Sold
N/A

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$1,463,431
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2238 California St

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Sold Date
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1
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1,008
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01/12/26
2
1
967
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0.12
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01/14/26
3
1
995
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0.24
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$1,355,000
06/30/26
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1
998
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$1,225,000
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2
1
861
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0.28
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$1,100,000
03/16/26
2
1
1,068
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0.34
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$1,165,000
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1
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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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    "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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Bay East 2026. CCAR 2026. bridgeMLS 2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated at 2026-07-08 01:38:23 PDT.