2231 Byron St

2,636 Sq. Ft.
$607 / Sq. Ft.
2,636
Sq. Ft.
$607
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into this charming Golden Duplex, nestled in the heart of Poet's Corner Berkeley, featuring light filled units, where classic character meets modern versatility. Inside the downstairs unit, warm natural light pours into the living room, creating an inviting atmosphere that flows seamlessly into a spacious dining room designed for effortless entertaining and everyday living. The ample kitchen offers great storage with access to two well-proportioned bedrooms and the backyard. Upstairs, the owner's...Step into this charming Golden Duplex, nestled in the heart of Poet's Corner Berkeley, featuring light filled units, where classic character meets modern versatility. Inside the downstairs unit, warm natural light pours into the living room, creating an inviting atmosphere that flows seamlessly into a spacious dining room designed for effortless entertaining and everyday living. The ample kitchen offers great storage with access to two well-proportioned bedrooms and the backyard. Upstairs, the owner's unit opens into a sun-filled dining room with a formal living room and kitchen on either side. In addition to the two bedrooms and bath, this unit incorporates multiple bonus rooms including a sun room and expansive third level, providing flexibility for a guest bedroom, play area, or a dedicated home office. Outside, a true sanctuary awaits; relax on the sunlit deck or wander through the serene backyard. Both units open to the backyard with its many fruit trees, built-in grill, outdoor shower and a separate cottage lovingly referred to as the Hobbit House''. This magical cottage features a fully functional kitchen, half bath and lofted room with a bed and storage upstairs Just a couple of minutes from Strawberry Creek, Fourth Street and Berkeley Marina, this home provides a perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Square Footage varies from public records. Buyer to verify SqFt Measured by Third Party
  1. Listed by Nairobi Kim • DRE #01481571 • Brokerage DRE #02205397 • Corcoran Icon Properties

Property Details for 2231 Byron Street

Parking Features
No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
Architectural Style
Craftsman, Victorian
Cross Street
Bancroft
Total Parking Spaces
2

Open Houses

Saturday, Feb 14th

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public

Sunday, Feb 15th

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public

Sunday, Feb 22nd

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 02/11/2026 02:26 PM

Property Details for 2231 Byron Street

StatusActive
MLS #426102869
Days on CompassListed Today
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1907
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,800 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Icon Properties, Nairobi Kim, DRE #01481571
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Building Information for 2231 Byron Street

Stories3Year Built1907Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,022 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,793

Property Taxes

$2,229

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2231 Byron Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Berkeley Map Area 7
  • Area Short Display: 2307
  • Topography: Level
  • Location Description: Berkeley Map Area 7
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 056-1984-024
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
School Information
  • School District (County): Alameda
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley Unified
  • Middle or Junior School District: Berkeley Unified
  • Senior High School District: Berkeley Unified
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Access: Tandem
  • Parking Type: Lease Avail Other
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
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Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Graphic Artist
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Features: Curb(s), Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Street Lights
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Original, Updated/Remodeled
  • Possession: Close of Escrow
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Picture Count: 42
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
  • Disclosures/Documents: Disclosure Package Available
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
  • Energy Efficient: Heating, Thermostat
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Abandoned Well, Meter on Site, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Plaster, Stucco, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gentle Up, Shared Driveway
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Stories: 3
  • Upper Level: Partial Bath(s), Retreat
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back Porch, Covered Deck, Front Porch, Uncovered Patio
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Built-In Barbeque, Kitchen
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Dual Pane Partial, Skylight(s)
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Pool: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), MultiUnits
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Hood Over Range, Tankless Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Ground Floor, Washer Included
  • Spa: No
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Bath Features: Quartz, Tub w/Shower Over, Window
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), MultiUnits, MultiZone, Wall Unit(s)
  • Flooring: Cork, Tile, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • # of Rooms: 7
  • Room Type: Attic, Baths Other, Bonus Room, Dining Room, In Law Apartment, Kitchen, Living Room, Storage, Sun Room
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions Width: 0.0
Living
  • Living Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Living Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Dining
  • Dining Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Dining Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Family Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Quartz Counter, Stone Counter
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 908.0
  • 2nd Unit SqFt Source: Measured by Agent
  • 2nd Unit Full Baths: 1
  • 2nd Unit Partial Baths: 0
  • 2nd Unit Description: Two bedroom flat
  • 2nd Unit Occupied: No
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Type: 2nd Unit Attached
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 2
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Remodeled/Updated: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated Desc: Other-Rmks 0-5YR
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Hours Limited: No

Property History for 2231 Byron Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #426102869

$1,599,000
Feb 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425090055

$1,599,000
Jul 16, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40825998

$1,602,000
Jul 16, 2018

Sold

MLSListings #EB40825998

$1,602,000
Jul 13, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40826027

$1,602,000
Jul 10, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #626324757

$1,602,000
Jul 10, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #626324757

$1,602,000

+7.0% / yr

Jun 26, 2018

Pending

MLSListings #EB40825998

Jun 26, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40825998

Jun 26, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40826027

Jun 13, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40825998

$1,145,000
Jun 13, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40826027

$1,145,000
Jun 13, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40825998

$1,145,000
Aug 30, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163722800

$670,000

+12.2% / yr

Jun 23, 2004

Sold

MLSListings #EB40016336

$690,000
Jun 23, 2004

Sold

EBRD #40016336

$690,000
Jun 23, 2004

Sold

RESFAR #40016336

$690,000
May 26, 2004

Pending

EBRD #40016336

May 26, 2004

Pending

RESFAR #40016336

May 26, 2004

Pending

MLSListings #EB40016336

May 20, 2004

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40016336

$575,000
May 20, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40016336

$575,000
May 20, 2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40016336

$575,000
May 8, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #27285888

$288,500
May 8, 1998

Sold

EBRD #28115598

$288,500
May 8, 1998

Sold

MLSListings #EB28115598

$288,500
Mar 16, 1998

Pending

EBRD #28115598

Mar 16, 1998

Pending

MLSListings #EB28115598

Mar 2, 1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28115598

$269,000
Mar 2, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB28115598

$269,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2026

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #426102869

$1,599,000
02/11/2026

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425090055

$1,599,000
07/16/2018

Sold

EBRD #40825998

$1,602,000
07/16/2018

Sold

MLSListings #EB40825998

$1,602,000
07/13/2018

Sold

EBRD #40826027

$1,602,000
07/10/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #626324757

$1,602,000
07/10/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #626324757

$1,602,000

+7.0% / yr

06/26/2018

Pending

MLSListings #EB40825998

06/26/2018

Pending

EBRD #40825998

06/26/2018

Pending

EBRD #40826027

06/13/2018

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40825998

$1,145,000
06/13/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40826027

$1,145,000
06/13/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40825998

$1,145,000
08/30/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163722800

$670,000

+12.2% / yr

06/23/2004

Sold

MLSListings #EB40016336

$690,000
06/23/2004

Sold

EBRD #40016336

$690,000
06/23/2004

Sold

RESFAR #40016336

$690,000
05/26/2004

Pending

EBRD #40016336

05/26/2004

Pending

RESFAR #40016336

05/26/2004

Pending

MLSListings #EB40016336

05/20/2004

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40016336

$575,000
05/20/2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40016336

$575,000
05/20/2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40016336

$575,000
05/08/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #27285888

$288,500
05/08/1998

Sold

EBRD #28115598

$288,500
05/08/1998

Sold

MLSListings #EB28115598

$288,500
03/16/1998

Pending

EBRD #28115598

03/16/1998

Pending

MLSListings #EB28115598

03/02/1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28115598

$269,000
03/02/1998

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB28115598

$269,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2231 Byron Street

Taxable ValueLand$536,109Additions$1,250,921Total$1,787,030
Tax Record2025$26,749 ($2,229 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,094 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,094 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,800 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1907Year Renovated1910CountyALAMEDAAPN56-1984-24

Schools near 2231 Byron Street

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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2231 Byron Street is a single family home for sale in Berkeley, CA 94702. This property was listed for sale on February 11, 2026 by Corcoran Icon Properties, it's currently listed at $1,599,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on July 16, 2018. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Ruth Acty Elementary, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School and Thousand Oaks Elementary School. 2231 Byron Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,636 sqft single family home built in 1907.

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