Berkeley CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Bright Garden View Condo, Walkers Paradise! A Stately Edwardian graces 1642 Milvia, now re-imagined as a congenial four unit condo community. #3, accessed from a lush side yard, is a ground floor one bed/one bath unit, architect designed, with tall windows overlooking rear garden, spacious updated kitchen, bedroom with walk in closet, clever office nook, and high ceilings enhance the feel of gracious proportion. Magnificent yard where you can garden or simply enjoy an iced tea among the fragrant honeysuckle, jasmine and citrus. EZ stroll to Andronicos, Chez Panisse, Cheese Board Pizza, Bus Lines and more! Your haven and friendly neighborhood community await your arrival...

Sophisticated Spanish Mediterranean in prime North Berkeley location. One block to “The” Monterey Market and Hopkins merchant corridor. This fully updated split level 2-bedroom, 2 + bath home is spectacular. Refinished oak floors, vaulted ceilings, arched doorways and large dual pane windows let the light pour in. Ornate detailing blends with the modern updates in the most wonderful way. The chef’s kitchen is now open to the breakfast nook and formal dining room with period built-in. Kitchen is accented with new appliances and handsome tile work. Split level takes you to two well proportioned bedrooms that overlook the backyard area. Rehabbed hallway bathroom has attractive tile work. Primary BR has a most excellent enuite bath and walk-in stall shower. On the ground floor – access to the yard, an office space and ½ bath. Interior access from garage to home. Outside peace and tranquility is quickly achieved. Large patio surrounded by mature and new plantings is the SPOT to relax.

The year was 1948, and a family chose this lot to build their home in the Berkeley Hills for its extraordinary Bay views. When you enter the freshly remodeled, three-bedroom, two-bath home, you’ll walk into the living/dining room, with a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the blue bay beyond. This room leads to the modern, open kitchen, and from there French doors open to a tiled deck with glorious views. Also on this level are two spacious bedrooms and a remodeled bath. Downstairs holds a third bedroom and second full bath, as well as an office and convenient laundry room. A large family room opens to the flat, grassy backyard with mature trees and plenty of space for outdoor living. The home, which offers abundant storage throughout, has a great workshop area, and the detached, peak-roofed garage has additional space for another office or studio. Minutes from Tilden Park, this residence is also a quick drive down to endless social, dining and shopping in North Berkeley

Luxe Mediterranean with modern flare and *mesmerizing* SF views from every level of the home!! Main level offers grand scale living room, dining room, kitchen, half bath, plus a cozy family room and laundry/storage area. Upper level features spacious primary suite and 2 additional bedrooms with a shared full bath. Lower level offers a large au pair suite with 4th ensuite bedroom and separate entrance, great for Au Pair or In-Law usage! Enchanting gardens with warm sandstone walkways surrounded by olive, rosemary, and jasmine. Detached 1.5 car garage with Tesla charger. Travel down nearby Willow Path and Sunset Trail on your way to the Claremont Hotel & Spa. Sunlight, Space, Sophistication await you in Claremont Knolls!

Rare opportunity to revitalize a Victorian duplex constructed in 1884 in a historic Berkeley neighborhood. Interior is fire damaged, but the structure is intact. Charming, fenced in front garden. 2 condo units in the building, which can be purchased together or separately. A single buyer can reconstruct both units simultaneously or 2 parties that want to live in the same building can reconstruct to their own tastes. There is parking for each unit. Downstairs is a 3+BR/2BA unit offered at $525K. Upstairs is a 2BR/1BA unit offered for $450K. Floor plans and estimates to reconstruct are available. The condo association incudes a separate detached cottage in the back that is not for sale. This is a very desirable location: walk to UC Berkeley, Berkeley Bowl, Downtown Berkeley, and public transportation. Neighborhood featured in local history books and architectural walking tours. John K. Stewart house is ready for its next owners to fall in love with its character, history and potential.

Rare opportunity to revitalize a Victorian duplex constructed in 1884 in a historic Berkeley neighborhood. Interior is fire damaged, but the structure is intact. Charming, fenced in front garden. 2 condo units in the building, which can be purchased together or separately. A single buyer can reconstruct both units simultaneously or 2 parties that want to live in the same building can reconstruct to their own tastes. There is parking for each unit. Downstairs is a 3+BR/2BA unit offered at $525K. Upstairs is a 2BR/1BA unit offered for $450K. Floor plans and estimates to reconstruct are available. The condo association incudes a separate detached cottage in the back that is not for sale. This is a very desirable location: walk to UC Berkeley, Berkeley Bowl, Downtown Berkeley, and public transportation. Neighborhood featured in local history books and architectural walking tours. John K. Stewart house is ready for its next owners to fall in love with its character, history and potential.

A midcentury modern Golden duplex designed by Theodore Bernardi in 1968. First time on the market ever and being sold by the original family. A purist design with Panoramic San Francisco bay views through walls of glass accented by post and beam lines. The main house #9 is a 2bed plus office/loft with 2.5 baths and the upper unit #11 an equalling appealing one bedroom residence. Ample off-street parking, an expansive deck and various outside patio areas. Located on lower Panoramic Hill and just south of the Orchard Steps this is the best of both worlds: close to incredible hiking trails, both Downtown Berkeley & Elmwood commercial districts as well as the University campus.

Set quietly on a tree-lined street in the heart of Elmwood, this spacious + stylishly renovated 4BR/2BA condo spans 2 flrs of stately 1920 Craftsman overlooking distant Bay views + lush gardens. Spacious/airy, it feels like a true home w/ its own entrance to 2 flrs of living space + decks all nicely updated throughout. The open flr plan combines remodeled kitchen, office area, living + dining rooms that open to deck & garden patio. 2 spacious BRs, laundry + bath are also located on this floor. Upstairs, master suite w/ skylights + separate office area has Bay Views + direct patio access. Additional BR w/ spacious closet space. Sunny outdoor areas for vegetable + flowerpots + park-like side garden are directly accessible from unit. Dedicated carport + driveway for several cars tandem style has tool shed. In-unit laundry room + storage galore. All situated in serene setting within the vibrant Elmwood neighborhood close to BART, restaurants, schools, the great outdoors + the SF commute!

Perfect central Berkeley location for an active lifestyle: 93 WalkScore/99 BikeScore @ the edge of Elmwood! From the street,pass a flowering garden to reach the separate entrance of this updated 1915 Edwardian condo in 4-plex: no shared hallways or stairs! Lives like a single family home, all on one level with a huge fenced backyard. Grand formal entry, French doors to living room/dining room combo with built-in window bench, wood floors & vintage charm. Recently updated eat-in kitchen includes new appliances. Huge front bedroom with built-ins and ceiling fan, the large windows overlook the front garden.Additional room with great light has been used as 2nd bedroom...also makes a super office or sun room. Personal washer & dryer too! Enjoy this home’s close proximity to UCB, Telegraph corridor, College Ave-Elmwood/Rockridge, Temescal and all the East Bay has to offer without a car. Easy commute options in any direction. Halcyon Commons park too (neighborhood HOA run). Move-in ready!

Perfectly sited on lovely lot w/ beautiful front & rear mature gardens, this traditional brown shingle home is one for the ages. The formal din rm as well as the charming, spacious kitch w/ breakfast nook & family area, open through french doors onto wide deck overlooking the sunny south-facing fenced garden. Large liv.rm features multi-paned bay windows & fireplace. Nestled onto one of Berkeley's finest tree-lined streets in Claremont/Uplands area, it boasts quiet neighborly virtues as well as perfect proximity to nearby urban conveniences. A few blocks to the wonderful Star market, the Claremont Resort & Spa & an easy jump to BART & freeways. Elmwood & Rockridge neighborhds are within easy reach. Full attic w/staircase for potential development and oodles of storage, partial basement/laundry area and a garden shed, too. 4 bdrms on 2nd level, inc. one w/ two walls of windows for the sunniest of spots & 1 w fireplace. Access from this level to sweet little east-facing morning porch.

Welcome to this lovely California bungalow located in the Thousand Oaks neighborhood of North Berkeley. This home is move-in ready with an updated kitchen and bath. The beautiful wood floors have been sanded and refinished. Interior completely painted. Have your morning coffee on the front porch or in the privacy of your backyard. Have dinner on the deck or entertain again. Plan your favorite meal on your 5 burner gas stove. Enjoy quartz countertops, new hardware, lighting and new appliances with tons of cabinet space in your spacious kitchen. Plenty of room in the rear to redesign the open lot with an art studio or ADU. Create your dream space. Tandem parking in the driveway for 3 cars. Solar panels keep the electric bill low. Walk to Solano Ave for all of your needs. Open House: May 28 & 29 from 2:00-4:00pm, and June 4th & 5th from 2:00-4:00pm.

A rare opportunity to own this Urban Chic “Golden Duplex “delivered vacant in the heart of Berkeley’s vibrant Lorin District. This romantic and charming Edwardian duplex with artistic sensibilities is a treasure of a property that is set apart from all others- each with magical untamed sweet flowering gardens with happy butterflies abound. Two mirror image 2 story residences that live like single family homes, each with a private entrance with indoor/outdoor living to a private oasis perfect for upcoming summer fun. Sun filled rooms, high in style, bursting with historic elegance of Edwardian details-high ceilings, oak & fir floors, claw foot bathtubs remain. Updated kitchens & bathrooms with 3 bedrooms/home office upstairs, perfect for today’s lifestyle- a need for extra privacy. A recently built 2 car garage is perfect for home studio. Mins to- fab restaurants, coffee, breweries, Whole Foods & BART 3 blocks away. Relax, watch the butterflies & bird’s fly. You are home!

First time on the market in 46 years! Delightful 4BR, 2BA Traditional home on a peaceful cul-de-sac street in Upper Kensington. Spacious living room with cove ceiling is anchored by the fireplace and features views of the San Francisco bay from multiple windows. Formal dining room connects to the eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, island with cooktop and multiple doors to the sunny backyard. First floor includes three flexible bedrooms and hall bath with tub/shower. Upstairs primary suite with multiple skylights, ensuite bathroom and private balcony with SF views. Lower level includes a laundry room, attached garage, workbench and multiple areas for storage. The premium lot is enhanced by multiple walkways, mature plantings, fountain and many vignettes for relaxing & reflection. The property is located a short distance to award-winning Kensington Elementary, Upper Kensington shops (via Public Path #6), epic hiking and multiple AC Transit stops for destinations in Berkeley and beyond

Thoughtfully cared for and recently refreshed, this central Berkeley 3-bed, 2-bath home will charm you instantly with its classic A-frame exterior, easy access to Downtown Berkeley, plus a standalone cottage studio. A spacious sunlit living room leads to a newly refreshed eat-in kitchen and laundry room. Enjoy the fully fenced front yard and back patio with a gated driveway. Easy access to BART, UC Campus, Berkeley High, and more!

Calling Urban Dwellers! Velo Station in Berkeley comprises four fully-renovated condos w/ private entrances and outdoor yards only steps to Ashby BART. UC Berkeley is just a short bike ride away - especially with the offer of a $1,000 gift certificate for an electric bike at Rad Power bikes. Comprised of two detached buildings, Velo Station is California bungalow living at its best: single level on the ground floor, large windows, and sun-filled outdoor spaces perfect for pets to roam and residents to relax. The units feature breezy open-concept floor plans, California transitional design, updated kitchens & baths w/ tiled showers, refinished oak floors, in-unit stacked washer/dryers, dual pane windows, new finishes, SS Appliances, AIR CONDITIONING and generous storage sheds. New plumbing, electrical and roof too! Walk Score of 92 and Bike Score of 98. EZ walk to Ashby BART, Farmer’s Market, Berkeley Bowl, Grove Park, San Pan Pablo Park & more. Open Sat & Sun 2-4:30.

Calling Urban Dwellers! Velo Station in Berkeley comprises four fully-renovated condos w/ private entrances and outdoor yards only steps to Ashby BART. UC Berkeley is just a short bike ride away - especially with the offer of a $1,000 gift certificate for an electric bike at Rad Power bikes. Comprised of two detached buildings, Velo Station is California bungalow living at its best: single level on the ground floor, large windows, and sun-filled outdoor spaces perfect for pets to roam and residents to relax. The units feature breezy open-concept floor plans, California transitional design, updated kitchens & baths w/ tiled showers, refinished oak floors, in-unit stacked washer/dryers, dual pane windows, new finishes, SS Appliances, AIR CONDITIONING and generous storage sheds. New plumbing, electrical and roof too! Walk Score of 92 and Bike Score of 98. EZ walk to Ashby BART, Farmer’s Market, Berkeley Bowl, Grove Park, San Pan Pablo Park & more. Open Sat & Sun 2-4:30.

Perched high above the street amidst the birds and trees, this private abode features pretty bay views, 2 fireplaces, original built-ins and an open, airy layout. Lovingly cared for by the same family for over 20 years, this home offers a multitude of living arrangements with its versatile floorplan. 2+ bedrooms and 1 bath are on the main floor while the lower level is replete with family room, wetbar, and additional bedroom and bath. While there is fluid interior access between both levels, the lower level has its own private entrance and would make a great in-law unit! Several sun splashed patios make for a perfect setting to enjoy that morning cup of coffee or sunset glass of wine. A tool work station, parking for several cars and plentiful storage space complete the happy picture. Measured floorplans available.

You’re not in the Hollywood hills, but this enduring classic designed by the Bay Area master of mid-century design, architect Donald Olsen, is as cool as a Los Angeles summer breeze. Olsen’s strict adherence to crisp iconic modular white buildings stood apart from fellow architects designing in the Bay Area tradition, whose houses mostly featured rustic natural woods. Modest & at the same time monumental, Olsen’s dedication to planning, efficiency, natural light, & visual framing of the adjacent landscape, create a magical home. Watch the lights of SF as the fog rolls in through the GG Bridge & envelopes the area below – the house floating above in a world of its own. With an expansive front garden & an intimate rear garden, it has been upgraded by the current sellers without impacting the integrity of the structure. Commercial grade front & rear glass doors open wide to extend the indoors outside. Updated kitchen & baths.

Quintessential Mid-Century with View Nestled in the trees, 1322 Queens Road feels like you’re getting away from it all. With a view of San Francisco and the Bay from virtually every room in the house and from the large deck, you will never tire of looking westward. Two bedrooms* and a full bath are level-in. Descend the elegant floating stairs to the living room with a fireplace, the dining area, and kitchen. Access to the deck, for al fresco dining, is a breeze as it’s right off the kitchen. Additional 1/2 bath. Come discover your secret hideaway! Minutes to Gourmet Ghetto restaurants, coffee and shopping, trails, parks, and Transbay lines. *Bed/Bath count differs from public records. Buyer to investigate with the City. Neither seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information.

1548 Blake is an opportunity to buy a spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow on a sweet block in Berkeley that has been lovingly owned by the same family since the 1970’s. Move right in or update this property to your liking, this darling home has a lot to offer. There is a generous living & dining room combo w/ built-in sideboard, & kitchen w/ adjacent laundry. According to the family, there was an addition to the house shortly after their purchase, creating a massive primary bedroom suite w/ two closets. Wash dishes & watch bicyclists breeze by as this property is on the corner of Blake & California, California being a Bicycle Boulevard. Enjoy this tree-lined block of Blake w/ Mo'Joe Café on the corner & both North Berkeley & Downtown Berkeley BART a hair over a mile away. Pass through the rooms & imagine the holiday meals, gatherings of loved ones & memories that these walls have held. How will you make this home a memorable place for you?! (Low pest)

Stunning West Berkeley tri-level 2BD/2BA live/work loft! Dramatic functional floor plan with views and a huge private terrace. First floor levels into the living room with 20 foot ceiling, skylight, glass blocks, a bedroom/office/workspace, a full bathroom as well as laundry. The second floor contains a spacious eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and granite counters. Sliding doors lead to a large, private terrace creating a wonderfully inviting indoor/outdoor flow. The third floor includes the master suite: surrounded by windows revealing breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay! Easy commute to San Francisco and less than 3 miles to UC Berkeley with convenient access to Kaiser and BART; as well as local favorites like Berkeley Bowl, Third Culture Bakery, La Noisette amongst many great shopping and dining options. A true oasis in hot West Berkeley!

Gorgeous Central Berkeley 2+ bedroom bungalow. Original details: hardwood oak and softwood fir floors throughout and beautiful period fireplace with book shelf in the living room. Formal dining room with enchanting built in. Updated kitchen opens out to deck and backyard. Mini split heating and AC system. Enclosed porch is a perfect office or study. Primary bedroom has walk in closet. Detached garage was used as an art studio and home office and has adu potential. Great Central Berkeley location near BART and shopping.

SO CHARMING! Bathed in sun light, spacious rooms with period built-ins. Remodeled in 1998, the floor plan was opened up; the Living room and dining room flow to an open kitchen. The eat-in kitchen has been updated to reflect the light and airy feel of the home. Both the primary bedroom and the kitchen open to an inviting deck and the private enchanting garden. Architect-designed detached art studio/office is above the garage, and the garage has been converted to storage/workshop.* Both bedrms are adjacent to updated bathrms. CO SQ FT differs from sq ft in FLR PLAN Only a block to Solano Avenue shops and restaurants, Thousand Oak School**, and the popular Peralta Park. Walk Score® states it’s a “Walker’s Paradise” 96, leave the car at home! *Buyer to verify with the city. Neither seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information. **Any interested parties should verify the school district and availability, as attendance is not guaranteed.

Magical Mediterranean 4BR, 2BA Berkeley Hills home with panoramic Golden Gate, SF & bay views. Spacious living room with gleaming hardwood floors, central fireplace & breathtaking vistas from multiple windows. Formal dining room is adjacent to a cozy sunroom, as well as the renovated kitchen. Kitchen upgrades include: new cabinets, stainless steel appliances, butcher block counters, floating shelves & recessed lighting. Up a few stairs to two gracious bedrooms, one with a private balcony, and hall bath with tub/shower. Main level also includes a third bedroom, which could function as a home office. Llower level features a grand family room with built-in bar for relaxing or entertaining, fourth bedroom, fully renovated bathroom, laundry, and access to the rear yard. Sunny backyard for playing and space for resting under the maple tree. The property is conveniently located near Solano Avenue, North Shattuck restaurants & UC Berkeley, with easy access to AC Transit, BART and freeways

This sweet home with mature landscaping is around the corner from the popular Hopkins St shopping district. The yard has been exquisitely designed and maintained with California natives in an array of colors and textures. The back door provides convenient access for indoor/outdoor living. This home is graced with refinished oak floors, a decorative fireplace, and built-ins in the dining room. Off the kitchen you’ll find a versatile space that works well for a home office or breakfast nook. Perfect for the first time or move-down home buyer that really wants a great location. Perfect for the buyer with long-term plans to expand. Plenty of light with windows that look out on the tranquil and abundant landscaping with the Berkeley Hills in the distance. Close to North Berkeley BART. Located in the heart of Berkeley, yet the moment you open the front door you feel a world away. http://www.1522ada.com/mls