1226 Carleton St

2,138 Sq. Ft.
$891 / Sq. Ft.
2,138
Sq. Ft.
$891
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Graciously preserved & thoughtfully modernized, this enchanting 1923 Craftsman is filled w charm & character. An architectural gem, it features 4BR, 2BA, 2138sf w/ a sunny family room leading to an expansive, south-facing backyard. The moment you step into the whimsical foyer, you’re embraced by a warmth that fills every corner of the home. At its heart lies a bright, beautifully renovated kitchen—both stunning and functional. Abundant cabinetry surrounds a large island, ideal for shared meals &...Graciously preserved & thoughtfully modernized, this enchanting 1923 Craftsman is filled w charm & character. An architectural gem, it features 4BR, 2BA, 2138sf w/ a sunny family room leading to an expansive, south-facing backyard. The moment you step into the whimsical foyer, you’re embraced by a warmth that fills every corner of the home. At its heart lies a bright, beautifully renovated kitchen—both stunning and functional. Abundant cabinetry surrounds a large island, ideal for shared meals & cherished conversations. The family room expands seamlessly to an outdoor living fantasy—an 800sf patio, large grassy yard surrounded by bougainvillea, camellia, magnolia, fig & walnut trees. Birds, bees & butterflies enjoy the roses, jasmine, honeysuckle, wisteria & lavender. Avocado & citrus trees promise future fruit & raised planter beds provide year-round harvests. Recently updated, this home is a design-lover’s dream & a haven for the eco-conscious. Solar panels w/ battery backup, energy-efficient heat pump (heat & AC), new ducting, tankless electric water heater & gas-insert fireplace. Dearly beloved neighborhood w tree-lined streets, gardens galore & block parties w bouncy houses & BBQs. Stroll to Berkeley Bowl, Hidden Cafe, Standard Fare, San Pablo Park. Easy 80 access + BART.
  1. Listed by Shannon Mitchell • DRE #01957821 • Salt & Pine Real Estate

Property Details for 1226 Carleton Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary, Craftsman
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street Parking, Parking Spaces
Total # Parking Spaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/02/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1226 Carleton Street

StatusSold
MLS #41091200
Days on Compass7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,320 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Salt & Pine Real Estate, Shannon Mitchell, DRE #01957821

Sold By Compass, Kim Cole, DRE #01970964

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Building Information for 1226 Carleton Street

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,320 SF

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Property Information for 1226 Carleton Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Fireplace Insert, Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Electric, Hookups Only, In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Attic
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Radiant Heat, Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Radiant Heat, Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths, Window
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Sump Pump, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Heat Pump - Air, Low Flow Toilet, Solar Power, Solar Power Battery Bkup, Appliances, Thermostat, Water Heater
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Electric, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Electric, All Public Utilities, Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Earthquake Braced, Slab
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Level, Regular, Auto Sprinkler F&R, Backyard, Garden, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5320
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5320.0
  • Model: Craftsman
  • Roof: Bitumen, Composition Shingles, Flat
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2138
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Tool Shed, Front Porch, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Storage Area
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Carleton at Mabel
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 54-1787-25
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1226 Carleton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41091200

$1,905,000
Apr 30, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41091200

$1,905,000
Apr 22, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557808164

$1,905,000

+3.9% / yr

Apr 16, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41091200

Apr 16, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41091200

Apr 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41091200

$1,295,000
Apr 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41091200

$1,295,000
Oct 12, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40918792

$1,600,000
Oct 12, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40918792

$1,600,000
Sep 28, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685835661

$1,600,000
Sep 9, 2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40918792

Sep 9, 2020

Pending

EBRD #40918792

Aug 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40918792

$1,049,000
Aug 29, 2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40918792

$1,049,000
Oct 12, 2006

Sold

EBRD #40209625

$765,000
Oct 12, 2006

Sold

MLSListings #EB40209625

$765,000
Oct 12, 2006

Sold

RESFAR #40209625

$765,000
Sep 27, 2006

Pending

MLSListings #EB40209625

Sep 27, 2006

Pending

RESFAR #40209625

Sep 27, 2006

Pending

EBRD #40209625

Sep 19, 2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40209625

$695,000
Sep 19, 2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40209625

$695,000
Sep 19, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40209625

$695,000
Nov 10, 1998

Sold

EBRD #28117304

$290,000
Nov 10, 1998

Sold

RESFAR #28117304

$290,000
Nov 10, 1998

Sold

MLSListings #EB28117304

$290,000
Oct 14, 1998

Pending

RESFAR #28117304

Oct 14, 1998

Pending

MLSListings #EB28117304

Oct 14, 1998

Pending

EBRD #28117304

Oct 4, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB28117304

$229,000
Oct 4, 1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28117304

$229,000
Oct 4, 1998

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #28117304

$229,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41091200

$1,905,000
04/30/2025

Sold

EBRD #41091200

$1,905,000
04/22/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557808164

$1,905,000

+3.9% / yr

04/16/2025

Pending

EBRD #41091200

04/16/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41091200

04/09/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41091200

$1,295,000
04/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41091200

$1,295,000
10/12/2020

Sold

EBRD #40918792

$1,600,000
10/12/2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40918792

$1,600,000
09/28/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685835661

$1,600,000
09/09/2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40918792

09/09/2020

Pending

EBRD #40918792

08/29/2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40918792

$1,049,000
08/29/2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40918792

$1,049,000
10/12/2006

Sold

EBRD #40209625

$765,000
10/12/2006

Sold

MLSListings #EB40209625

$765,000
10/12/2006

Sold

RESFAR #40209625

$765,000
09/27/2006

Pending

MLSListings #EB40209625

09/27/2006

Pending

RESFAR #40209625

09/27/2006

Pending

EBRD #40209625

09/19/2006

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40209625

$695,000
09/19/2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40209625

$695,000
09/19/2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40209625

$695,000
11/10/1998

Sold

EBRD #28117304

$290,000
11/10/1998

Sold

RESFAR #28117304

$290,000
11/10/1998

Sold

MLSListings #EB28117304

$290,000
10/14/1998

Pending

RESFAR #28117304

10/14/1998

Pending

MLSListings #EB28117304

10/14/1998

Pending

EBRD #28117304

10/04/1998

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB28117304

$229,000
10/04/1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28117304

$229,000
10/04/1998

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #28117304

$229,000

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

Public Records for 1226 Carleton Street

Taxable ValueLand$519,561Additions$1,212,310Total$1,731,871
Tax Record2025$25,766 ($2,147 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,568 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,568 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,320 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923Year Renovated1935CountyALAMEDAAPN54-1787-25

Schools near 1226 Carleton 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
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Salt & Pine Real Estate, Shannon Mitchell, DRE #01957821

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