Courtesy of Guy Blume, KW Advisors East Bay
Property Description
This versatile Berkeley property offers charm, character, and endless potential in a prime location. Set on a 4,000 SqFt lot, this 2,828 SqFt home can be utilized either as a single family residence or as a duplex. There is also a detached 1 bed 1 bath cottage – perfect for guests, rental income, or the in-laws. A welcoming foyer features rich wood floors, a vintage lantern, and a classic wood banister staircase. The main-level unit offers tal ceilings, a bright living room with bay windows, crown molding, and pocket doors that open to a formal dining room with a stucco fireplace and built-ins. It also includes an eat-in kitchen, one bedroom, and a bathroom with a newer vanity and shower-over-tub. Upstairs, the second unit features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, a light-filed living room with a built-in shelving nook, and an updated kitchen with quartz counters, modern cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary bedroom has coved ceilings, a built-in cabinet, and a sunny bonus nook. A long driveway offers gated off-street parking, and laundry is located in the backyard storage area. Live in one unit, rent the others, or convert to a single-family home—this property offers unmatched flexibility in the heart of Berkeley. Open Sun 2–4 PM.
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Dishwasher”, “Free-Standing Range”, “Refrigerator”, “Dryer”, “Washer”
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Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- 2 total bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
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Building
- Construction Materials: “Wood Siding”
- Living Area: 2282
- Year Built: 1904
- Level – Street: “1 Bedroom”, “1 Bath”, “Laundry Facility”, “Main Entry”
- Level – Upper: “3 Bedrooms”, “1 Bath”
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Cooling
- Cooling: “Central Air”
- Cooling Included
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Fireplaces
- Fireplace Included
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Floors
- Flooring: “Laminate”, “Tile”, “Wood”
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Heating
- Heating: “Central”, “Fireplace(s)”
- Heating Included
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Laundry
- Features: “Dryer”, “Washer”
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Location
- Subdivision Name: South Berkeley
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Lot
- Lot Features: “Back Yard”, “Front Yard”
- Lot Size Acres: 0.09
- Lot Size Area: 4000
- Lot Size Square Feet: 4000
- Parcel Number: 5215342
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Parking
- Parking Features: “None”
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Pool
- Pool Features: “None”
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Property
- Property Condition: “Existing”
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
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Roof
- Roof: “Composition Shingles”
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Schools
- High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
- Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
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Utilities
- Electric: “No Solar”
- Water Source: “Public”
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Listing
- Sale/rent: For Sale
- $655 per square foot