2221 Roosevelt

Come see this charming property with two houses- a 1912 craftsman bungalow house and a separate detached guest cottage- on an ample lot in Central Berkeley. 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 separate living room with built-ins, an eat-in kitchen and a laundry room. 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 and BESO score of 6 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 patio 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. 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.

Current Status

Active - Coming Soon

Original Price

$1,195,000

List Price

$1,195,000

On Market Date

May 14, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Central Berkeley

Zip Code

94703

MLS ID

41134634

APN

0572013029

Year Built

1912

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

3

Bath

2

Parking

3

Attached, Below Building Parking, 24'+ Deep Garage, Garage Faces Front

SQ FT

1,800

SQ FT Source

Measured

Lot SQ FT

4,940.0

Lot Acres

0.11 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, 220 Volt Outlet, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Easements, Nat Hazard Disclosure, Disclosure Package Avail

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic

Flooring

Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Natural Gas, Wall Furnace, Central

Laundry

220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Main Level

3 Bedrooms

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Craftsman

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic

Location

2 Houses / 1 Lot, Sprinklers In Rear

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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