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$899,000

This 2 bed, 1 bath stucco bungalow is just a short walk or bike ride from the best of North & Central Berkeley (Walk/Bike Score: 93) and less than 3 blocks from North Berkeley BART. It features updated hardwood flooring, kitchen, laundry and a versatile "bonus room" with skylight which offers a sunlit mini-retreat (whether for a home office, creative studio, or guest room) opening via sliding glass door onto the private, sunny backyard. There is off-street parking via shared driveway with neighboring property. The front and rear yards offer a perfect starting point for your garden/landscaping vision, boasting a mature Japanese maple in front, and a sun-filled back yard with a producing avocado and lime trees, and other fruit trees. BESO score 6. Net proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the Berkeley grassroots non-profit 'Consider the Homeless!', honoring the legacy of its founder who bequeathed the home to continue their vital volunteer work. CalHome First-time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance (up to $200K) available for qualified buyers (<80% of Area Median Income). For details & requirements https://www.nclt.org/dpa Square footage is from public sources, and floor plans are a non-professional scan. Seller makes no warranties as to actual square footage. (Please note: the exterior staging furniture in front & back yards is decorative only, and NOT usable for sitting in.)

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41144446 MLS

1349 Hearst Ave, Berkeley

Listing courtesy of Francis McIlveen from Northern Cal Land Trust Inc. 510-393-1867

$1,049,000

Welcome to this enchanting 1939 Spanish Mediterranean, the kind of home that quietly steals your heart at every turn. Nestled in one of Northwest Berkeley's most desirable neighborhoods, this 3BR, 2BA, 1560sf home comes with a detached studio office and feels like something from a storybook. Rich with original character, timeless charm, and perfectly situated to enjoy the very best of Berkeley, this is a home that feels both magical and effortlessly livable. The main level is the heart of the home, where the spacious living and dining rooms flow into a charming kitchen with a light-filled breakfast nook and seamless indoor-outdoor connection to the back deck and garden. The sun flows in from the large picture windows, calling you out to smell English roses, and pick the Gravenstein apples, kitsu mandarins, and more. Tucked behind the house is a beautifully modernized detached office studio, an inspiring work-from-home retreat featuring transom windows, wall-to-wall bookshelves, and whimsical wallpaper that adds just the right touch of personality. Upstairs from the main floor are two sunny bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level features a large private bedroom suite with an adjoining bath, laundry room, and direct access to the backyard. Two storage sheds provide exceptional space for tools, hobbies, and outdoor gear, while the wide driveway offers convenient side-by-side parking for two cars. Beyond the front door, enjoy one of Berkeley's most coveted lifestyles. Stroll to Fourth Street for boutique shopping, cafés, restaurants, and weekend brunch. Spend afternoons exploring the waterfront at Shorebird Park, Adventure Playground, and César Chávez Park, where miles of walking and biking trails offer sweeping Bay views, unforgettable sunsets, kite flying, sailing, and one of the East Bay's favorite off-leash dog parks. Just minutes away, the Hopkins Street corridor offers neighborhood favorites, specialty markets, cafés, and Monterey Market, while nearby James Kenney and Cedar Rose Parks provide green space close to home. With quick access to Interstate 80, commuting throughout the East Bay and into beyond is remarkably convenient. Lovingly maintained and full of soul, this special home blends original architectural character with flexible living spaces, abundant storage, and an exceptional Berkeley lifestyle. HES: 7.

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41143676 MLS

965 Virginia St, Berkeley

Listing courtesy of Shannon Mitchell from Salt & Pine Real Estate. 415-359-3820