Seller Financing Available! Welcome to this Sweet Home Berkeley, a beautifully updated Farmhouse-style home in the lower Berkeley Hills! This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem offers $240,000 in upgrades, blending charm with modern comfort. Set back for privacy, it features two off-street parking spaces plus a new carport for three more vehicles, complete with a 220V EV charger hookup. The spacious flat backyard is perfect for outdoor enjoyment, and the home is ideally located near North Shattuck, Solano Avenue, and easy transit to SF and Oakland. Structural updates include a new foundation with seismic bracing, PVC and copper plumbing, updated gas lines, and improved venting for the HVAC and dryer. A new electrical panel, added outlets, and full wiring for a 7-camera security system enhance efficiency and security. The remodeled upstairs bathroom features new tile floors, a double vanity, a new toilet, and an outlet for a bidet option. Thoughtful touches like a custom shoe cubby, Elfa closet shelving, and recessed lighting throughout add functionality. Outdoor upgrades include a new backyard fence, low-maintenance landscaping, and a privacy hedge that will grow up to 20 feet tall. With sewer lateral and BESO compliance completed, this move-in-ready home is a rare find.
Introducing The Sky Manor of Kensington! The only brand new construction residence with unobstructed, 180 degree views of San Francisco Bay & the iconic Golden Gate Bridge on .35 acres. Located at the end of the quiet cul de sac, behind a private gated driveway lies a gleaming white edifice, reflecting light like a jewel. Strategically positioned on the site like a commanding masthead, the orientation and elevation of this home captures epic views from nearly every room. The Architectural Digest worthy main house consists of floor to ceiling windows & soaring cathedral ceilings, expansive front lounge deck, dramatic mezzanine lounge, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. A beautiful bonus detached studio is the perfect flex room: gym, home office, recreation /media room or room for guests /staff. Motor court, large covered carport & enclosed garage provide ample parking. The net zero energy residence is study in cutting-edge design w/environmental consciousness. Kensington Community Center & Park , top ranked Kensington Elementary & nature trails are mere blocks away. Unprecedented opportunity to own a sensational new build on over a third of an acre with enthralling views as far as the eye can see. There will never be a property like this again in Kensington. Truly 1 of 1.
Stylish split-level Tudor less than a block to Colusa Circle in everyone’s dream location: near coffee, a bakery, market, pizzeria, pub and more! On Sundays lower Oak View transforms to a vibrant Farmer’s Market! Within a mile are a plethora of options for restaurants, shopping, services of all sorts & terrific transit! 2-pane windows throughout. Buyer will be the first to enjoy the new quartz kitchen counters, new sink, garbage disposal, LVT flooring, & stainless electric wall oven that blends with newer stainless Beko fridge & Bosch dishwasher. A bright eat-in area provides the perfect spot to look onto the spacious fenced garden. Enjoy patio areas for both sun & shade seekers, + a level lawn area for play or pets. Firepit offers the perfect cozy spot when the fog rolls in! Home-grown salad fixings await in the raised veggie beds & soon apples & figs to harvest. 2 spacious bedrooms & 2 updated baths plus permitted bonus spaces with many possible uses: family room, office or guest suite with newly updated quartz shower & cedar SAUNA, plus an additional 1/2 bath. Extra surprise: spacious room can be a home gym, yoga or sound studio, or remarkable storage. TWO driveway pkg spaces. Attached garage w/laundry & workbench.
651 Neilson is a beautifully updated 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom 1930’s home on a lovely tree-lined street in North Berkeley. Just a few steps take you into a bright and inviting living room surrounded by windows and anchored by a functioning gas fireplace. Recently refinished hardwood floors add character and warmth throughout The thoughtfully remodeled kitchen features a Thermador stove, high-end appliances, and a cozy corner office overlooking the front yard as well as a bar counter that opens seamlessly to the dining room—making this an ideal lay-out for entertaining or watching your little ones play. A functional laundry area off the kitchen offers ample storage and cabinet space. The light-filled bedrooms provide generous closet space, while both bathrooms have been tastefully upgraded. The primary bedroom includes a convenient en-suite bathroom. The backyard is an ideal retreat—perfect for BBQ’s, veggie beds, play and some adventure! A charming treehouse adds a touch of magic, and there’s still space where a trampoline once stood. Additional perks: abundant storage, including a spacious backyard shed, and an electric car charger for your EV. Just a few minutes’ stroll to the shop and restaurants on Solano Avenue or Kensington Circle (and its fabulous farmers market!)
An exceptional opportunity awaits your personal touch. For nearly fifty years, this Mediterranean-style home has been a haven for its artist owners, a place where family and inspiration have flourished. Perched above Arlington Avenue, this home offers a prime location with filtered views of San Francisco Bay. The living room features a statement fireplace and French doors that lead into the dining room. The large kitchen is an inviting, light-filled space ideal for gatherings. Step through the dining room onto a spacious deck, perfect for enjoying the outdoors or hosting guests. A terraced garden features a raised Zen deck under a canopy of Coast Live Oak trees. Original hardwood floors and Mediterranean details throughout the home add character and timeless elegance. The lower level is a versatile space with its own entrance, a full bath, and a lofty, creative room—perfect for an art studio, office, or guest quarters. Located just steps from quaint Arlington Avenue amenities makes for easy living in the hills. This one-of-a-kind property is ready for a new owner who embraces its potential and is ready to put their personal stamp on a home that has inspired creativity for decades.
Cute in Kensington! This stylishly updated, Spanish-inspired bungalow blends charm, function, and breathtaking San Francisco Bay views. Just minutes from Kensington Hilltop Elementary and the village's shops and cafés, it’s a rare find with both hillside views and proximate convenience. Its open-concept living and dining area features a modern fireplace and large bay-facing windows. A refreshed kitchen has modern countertops, a gas range, and ample storage. Two sunny bedrooms share a chic, updated bath with designer finishes. Outdoor spaces shine with a side deck for BBQs, a low-maintenance paver patio, and a terraced upper view deck with stunning vistas—plus plenty of space to garden or unwind. Updates include new paint inside and out, updated lighting, dual-pane windows, and a newly hardscaped driveway. Parking includes an attached garage, off-street spots, and rear access.Living here you have easy access to nearby parks and scenic hiking trails—this home perfectly blends comfort, style, and location! Have it all! Views: Downtown
Is this on your buyer checklist? Walk to coffee, stroll to shops, and be minutes to public transportation. You love a neighborhood grocery store, a great veterinarian, pizza, a pub, and fresh bread. All of this and more is just a block away! This home neighbors Berkeley and is located in beautiful Kensington. Solano Avenue is less than a mile away. Enchanting Colusa Circle Gem! Sweet one-level two-bedroom and one beautifully updated bath home on a quiet street near everything! (Pizza, Pub, Farmer's Market, Colusa Market, Semifreddie's Bakery, cafes, Express Bus to SF, BART, Memorial Park & Albany Pool, Upper Solano Ave.) Beautifully maintained and updated over time. Modern, spacious kitchen with new refrigerator, dishwasher, and low-profile microwave. five burner gas range and pretty tile counters with a bay window breakfast nook. The living room has a vaulted beamed peaked ceiling and a handsome fireplace and is adjacent to the dining room. Two sunny bedrooms, one opens to an inviting deck and a pretty private garden. Spacious updated bathroom. Fully fenced. A detached Garage, and ample driveway parking. EASY LIVING in an excellent location. Open Sunday (4/6) 1:00pm-4:00pm
New in Thousand Oaks! After 64 years in one family, this property (known by the neighbors as "the piano house") is ready for its next chapter. A Walker’s Paradise ®, the location lets you enjoy Solano Ave shops and restaurants, and the Kensington Circle Farmer’s Market. The house sits on a sunny corner lot with the neighborhood's signature boulder outcropping and namesake Oak trees in the back yard. The interior has many traditional features, along with some surprising twists, like the cosmic round window that beautifully showcases “the rock”. Both the formal dining room and the cozy family room open to the very private yard. The powder room, laundry room, and pantry complete the main floor. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms and a bath along with a primary bedroom suite. The primary bathroom, complete with sliding doors to what was originally an outdoor deck, is ripe for a spa-type renovation. The lower level has a home office with interior and exterior access, and a full bath. A long driveway and garage provide plenty of parking and storage space.
First time on the market in over 60 years, this Craftsman-style bungalow embodies Berkeley’s charm in the sought-after Northbrae neighborhood. Situated just off Solano Avenue, the home offers convenient access to beloved cafés, restaurants, and shopping. Enjoy the sunset and peek-a-boo SF Bay views from your front porch, perched high above the street. Inside, a spacious living room and formal dining room welcome you with beautiful original wood trim and classic wainscoting. A generous eat-in kitchen with a pantry area provides a comfortable space for daily gatherings. Two bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level, while a versatile plus room sits upstairs on a split level—perfect as a private office, studio, or guest room. Freshly landscaped, sunny front and backyards create inviting settings for gardening, play, or quiet reflection. A long driveway spans the nearly 6,000-square-foot (per public record) deep lot, ending at a large detached structure previously equipped with water and electricity—ideal for storage, workshop, or hobbies*. Additionally, a second full bath and laundry area are thoughtfully placed downstairs in the basement, enhancing the home's practicality. Lovingly maintained through the decades, this home is ready for its next chapter.
Welcome to this stunning 1930 Tudor Revival home in the heart of the Marin Circle. Offering 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 1904 sq. ft., this home combines meticulously curated, high-end design with timeless charm. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, rich mahogany woodwork, elegant light fixtures, a grand staircase, and generously sized rooms that create a wonderful sense of spaciousness and beauty throughout. The freshly remodeled kitchen, with Sartoria Materici tile, includes a cozy breakfast area in a bay window, the perfect spot for enjoying your morning coffee. The living room, featuring a gas fireplace and breathtaking views, offers an inviting atmosphere perfect for intimate conversations or lively game nights. Take comfort in knowing that the utilities have been undergrounded, preserving the uninterrupted beauty of the landscape and enhancing the home's aesthetic appeal.Conveniences include an EV charger, an attached 2-car garage, abundant storage, and a versatile bonus space ideal for an art studio or home office. With glorious views from multiple rooms, an 80 Walk Score, and a prime location near the Gourmet Ghetto and Solano Avenue, it is the perfect blend of classic elegance and modern comfort. BESO deferred to buyer. PSL compliant. Make this your new home!
614 Peralta is the quintessential beautiful Berkeley bungalow. Sited on a tree-lined street in the desirable Thousand Oaks neighborhood, it offers numerous amenities to discerning buyers. The main floor includes a light-filled cozy living room with a central fireplace, a dining room with charming original built-ins, a comfortable eat-in-kitchen and access to the spacious rear deck, ideal for indoor/outdoor living. Also on this level are two bedrooms and a full bath. The primary suite upstairs, is light-filled, has ample closet space and a view of the Bay. The adjacent bath is well-appointed and has custom tile. There are both front and back gardens. The backyard is fully fenced, has a large, sunny patio and a separate "plus" space with separate entrance, perfect for a studio, home office, exercise or meditation room. 614 Peralta is just minutes away from Solano Avenue, with its restaurants, coffee spots, shops and more. WALKSCORE 89! This lovely home truly has it all!
Available! Grand architecture and artisan finishes by designer/builder J. F. Altermatt! Spacious rooms, updated kitchen/family room opening to gardens, partial Bay Views. 3 car garage with car charger and interior access, and solar power for electrical! Great neighborhood close to parks and transportation. A Berkeley treasure!
Perched in the prestigious North Berkeley Hills, this brand-new modern retreat is a masterpiece of luxury, style, and tranquility. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking views, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The top-floor primary suite is a private sanctuary with an executive office, spa-like en-suite, walk-in closet, and two serene terraces. Warm wood tones enhance the open-concept living spaces, where a chefs kitchen with marble countertops and Thermador appliances flows effortlessly into multiple entertaining areas. A lush backyard, recreation room, wet bars, and high-end finishes complete this thoughtfully designed havena perfect fusion of sophistication and comfort.
STILL AVAILABLE! This stunning, turnkey renovation is not to be missed! Bought in 2018 by a local design-build duo, this home was reimagined as their own tranquil retreat. Comprising 3 levels in all, the home's comfortable layout offers 4 en suite bedrooms, with the multi-tasking main level bedroom also suitable as an office, guest room, or family room. A nearly level entry guides you to the home's open main level, which envelopes you with a sense of calm, grounded by gorgeous hardwood floors and accented by original stacked sandstone wall details. The kitchen is anchored by mesmerizing natural blue quartzite countertops, and features stainless appliances and high-end fixtures, including a Viking range, LG fridge and Grohe faucet. The dining area's walls of windows overlook the deep, park-like back yard, which is thoughtfully terraced with walking paths and seating areas. Sunny front courtyard is lovingly landscaped with roses, flowering shrubs, and fruit trees. Two-car garage with interior access. New electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roof, engineered seismic strengthening and drainage all done with permits. Very private yet minutes to parks, shopping, schools, transportation, UC Berkeley. Lovely Blake Garden is just down the street.
Open Sunday, this Berkeley Hills Tudor has been transformed into a light-filled, modern retreat that seamlessly blends old-world charm with contemporary elegance. The top-to-bottom remodel has elevated the property to a true oasis, overlooking the treetops and Berkeley skyline. As you enter, the soaring skylit ceilings and hand-hewn beams create an inviting, old-world ambiance, while the hand-painted palette of soft naturals unifies the open-space design. The living room features a sleek, modern fireplace, while the 8-foot chef's kitchen island with a stone waterfall counter and the expansive dining space with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that open to a 560-square-foot wrap-around deck, create a harmonious flow throughout the main living areas. The main floor boasts a bed-and-bath suite with a spa-like bathroom, complete with a seamless, walk-in steam room shower and heated floors. Upstairs, three more bedrooms are uniquely laid out for maximum privacy, including an en-suite primary suite with a walk-in closet and its own indoor-outdoor connection to a private rear yard. Downstairs, a separate-entry integrated ADU offers additional living space, with a living room, bedroom, kitchenette, and a luxury bath, providing flexibility and independence for guests or family members.
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Over $100,000 price reduction! Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home, offering views of San Francisco and the Bay. Built in 1949, this Kensington home blends classic charm with modern updates. Featuring an open floor plan, the home boasts dual-pane windows that ensure energy efficiency while flooding the space with natural light, beautifully presenting the hardwood floors throughout. The remodeled kitchen, highlighting granite countertops and recessed lighting, flows seamlessly into the living area, anchored by a cozy brick fireplace. A nook just off the kitchen offers the perfect spot for breakfast or a convenient workspace. Outside, the large backyard features a newer deck and room for a potential ADU, making it ideal for outdoor gatherings or future possibilities. The attached garage includes space for a workshop and an unfinished basement offers additional storage. Located on a quiet street, you're minutes from incredible parks, gardens, and schools, offering a blend of comfort, convenience, and potential.
Welcome to 35 Franciscan Way, a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the tranquil hills of Kensington with breathtaking San Francisco Bay views. This bright and airy residence features large windows, filling the space with natural light and showcasing stunning vistas. The updated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, perfect for home chefs. The living room, complete with a cozy fireplace, is ideal for relaxing. A spacious balcony, accessible from the main living areas, offers a perfect spot for enjoying sunsets and fresh air. Outside, the lush backyard provides privacy and is great for outdoor dining or gardening. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to Berkeley, El Cerrito, and San Francisco, it’s close to parks, top-rated schools, and hiking trails. With its blend of charm, modern conveniences, and an ideal location, 35 Franciscan Way offers a peaceful retreat while being close to everything the Bay Area has to offer.
Berkeley is located in California. Berkeley, California 94707has a population of 119,607. Berkeley 94707 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 30.73% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 36.75%.
The median household income in Berkeley, California 94707 is $97,834. The median household income for the surrounding county is $112,017 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Berkeley 94707 is 32.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 71.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 43.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 25.5 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
