Brief
Berkeley buyer offers $2.05 million for 1906 Craftsman, nearly double asking price
The home at 2129 Roosevelt Ave. sold within four days of listing after an unsolicited offer topped the asking price by almost $1 million.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A buyer in Berkeley, California, agreed to pay roughly $2.05 million for a 1906 Craftsman listed at $1.095 million, an 87% premium, according to the New York Post.
What happened
The three‑bedroom, two‑bath house at 2129 Roosevelt Ave. hit the market on Sept. 2, 2026. Within four days, an unsolicited early offer arrived, and the seller accepted, putting the property under contract on Sept. 6. The buyer’s identity was not disclosed.
What the reports add
The Post notes that the listing agent, Jodi Nishimura of Kai Real Estate, described the preview as “extremely busy,” with a queue of agents outside the home. She said an “unprecedented preemptive offer” came the same night the disclosure packet was sent to agents. The seller, who lives on the East Coast, was unable to respond immediately because she was in the hospital after a dog‑related accident that broke her kneecap.
What was said
“The home was on fire from the start,” Nishimura told the Post. “The broker’s tour was extremely busy, so I knew pretty quickly that we had a hot property. What I wasn’t anticipating was receiving a preemptive offer.” She added, “As soon as I sent them out, agents started reviewing them, and then late that same night, a surprise offer came in.” After the seller’s surgery, Nishimura said she “received a lot of calls and texts from agents who were disappointed to see that the property was already pending.”
How it came about
The rapid sale reflects a broader trend of intense competition in California’s housing market, where buyers sometimes submit offers well above asking to avoid bidding wars. Felo’s earlier coverage of seller concessions and buyer‑friendly markets (home‑seller incentives) provides context for why a buyer might choose to pay a premium rather than risk a prolonged contest.
Key facts
- The house sold for about $2.05 million, 87% above the $1.095 million asking price. (nypost.com)
- The property was listed on Sept. 2 and went under contract four days later. (nypost.com)
- Listing agent Jodi Nishimura of Kai Real Estate said an unsolicited early offer arrived the night the disclosure packet was sent. (nypost.com)
- The seller was hospitalized after a dog accident, delaying her response to the offer. (nypost.com)
- The home is a 1906 Craftsman with three bedrooms, two baths, 1,490 sq ft on a 6,500 sq ft lot. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Exclusive | A Bay area buyer paid nearly double for this unassuming home just to skip a bidding war”
