Berkeley CA Real Estate & Homes for Rent

Fixer Property ~Centrally located on a quiet Berkeley street in Poet's Corner - This Home has been in the same family for over 60 years. This 1919 Split-Level Craftsman design has so many possibilities with its spacious living and dining room spaces. This home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, including a step up bedroom to the primary suite. The home has a Moroccan themed colored palette and a fireplace that adds a pop of color to the room, you can feel the positive vibes in this house. Bring your vision, imagination and contractor to give you some ideas about turning this charmer into your own special work of art There certainly is a fabulous canvas to work with in this 1220 sq. feet home. Think of a modern open kitchen Layout and perhaps an additional bathroom and bedroom. The basement offers additional storage space and the utility room. Relax in the nice sized backyard, loaded with multiple fruit trees and the perfect amount of shade, your chill spot awaits, sip Fresh Lemonade from the Lemons on your tree. Convenience is at your doorstep, enjoy close proximity to Ashby BART, Berkeley Bowl and nearby San Pablo Park, just minutes from downtown Berkeley and I-80 freeway access.

Centrally located between Elmwood, Claremont, Fairview Park, and Rockridge, this spacious and sunny 1 bedroom condo offers it all. Comfortable living with loads of windows, large living spaces, extra closet space, newer refrigerator, dishwasher, freestanding range, butcher block counters, large bathroom, hardwood floors and tile, and laundry in the garage. Close to Rockridge and Elmwood shops and restaurants, parks, hiking trails, transit, and UC Berkeley plus more. Open Sunday 9/24/23 Time 1:30-4:30pm.

Nestled on a quiet street in the coveted Elmwood neighborhood, this quaint 1910 Dutch Colonial cottage is full of character and potential. Come bring your creative touch! The curb appeal immediately captures your attention and invites you into a world of possibilities. Enter into a charming living room dappled with light, a central fireplace, box beam ceilings and original architectural built-ins. The adjoining dining room and the eat-in kitchen overlook the garden and open to a romantic patio and backyard. Upstairs, 2++ bedrooms share a full bath and offer ample plus space. A bright loft area makes a great space for sleeping, playing or storage. With hardwood flooring throughout and freshly painted, potential abounds in this sweet home, filled with character, charm and light. The lush level backyard provides a serene backdrop with mature trees, lawn and sitting areas. A spacious detached studio offers room for expansion and the opportunity for a private retreat, an office, art studio, or guest suite. The driveway has off-street parking for at least 2 cars. 99 Walk Score. Perfect location and an easy stroll to the Elmwood shops, library, hospital, dining, and parks, as well as Whole Foods, BART and Alta Bates hospital.

Welcome to your dream home in Berkeley's Poet's Corner! This fully renovated 6-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom gem is a masterpiece of modern design and convenience. With permits in place, every detail of this home has been meticulously crafted to perfection. Enjoy the luxury of an owner's suite, as well as a spacious room downstairs for endless possibilities. The upstairs flex room can be used for additional family room, communal remote work area or gaming room. And the best part? Owned solar panels that not only reduce your carbon footprint and say goodbye to high energy bills. While the home boasts stainless steel appliances, new windows, a newer roof, the endless interior space is perfect for house hacking or multi-generational living. With a BikeScore of 95 and a WalkScore of 85, you're close to multiple parks, BART, AC Transit, Berkeley Bowl, restaurants, cafes, and shops. Make this exquisite Berkeley residence your own and live the California dream.

Welcome to this enchanting bungalow nestled in a prime location within the heart of one of the most desirable neighborhoods in West Berkeley. Discover a one-of-a-kind opportunity with this mixed-zone property that offers a world of possibilities. This meticulously maintained home has seamless combinations of charm, period details, and modern conveniences, that create a warm and inviting space for you to call your own. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the ambiance of a spacious living room and a wood-burning fireplace, original hardwood floors, a stylish renovated kitchen, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. Step outside to the private backyard oasis, perfect for entertaining and relaxing, and is filled with producing fruit trees of many different kinds, lemons, bananas, figs, and apples come aplenty with 4 different types! With a walk score of 93, you will find all of your essential needs and more within distance. Don't miss the opportunity to make this Berkeley gem your own!

Built in 2018 by local noted builder, Workshop1, this contemporary home embodies modern architecture and energy-efficient living. Nestled in a small enclave in Berkeley, it fuses cutting-edge design with an open floor plan, boasting two bedrooms and two baths. The entrance sets the tone with light oak flooring and a glass door. On this level, you'll find a minimalist full bath, a spacious one-car garage with storage, and a potential home gym zone. Upstairs, soaring ceilings and abundant natural light grace the open floor plan. The kitchen showcases exquisite fixtures, a large center island, hex tile backsplash, walnut-white lacquer cabinetry, and a chic floating shelf. Integrated dining and living areas lead to a private balcony. Ascend the modern staircase to the bedroom level, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, sharing an impeccably appointed bathroom with a skylight, walk-in shower, and mid-century modern dual vanity. A laundry room with added storage completes this floor. The location is exceptional, just a block from Berkeley Bowl, two blocks from San Pablo Park, and a short bike ride from 4th Street's retail district. This East Bay neighborhood offers a vibrant lifestyle, making 1028 Grayson an ideal choice.

Welcome to 1717 Berkeley Way. Gorgeous classic craftsman nestled in the heart of Central Berkeley. This inviting residence offers a perfect blend of classic architecture and modern amenities, making it an ideal place to call home. Step through the beautifully landscaped entrance, through the welcoming foyer and into the warm classically appointed living room complete with gorgeous hardwood floors and wormwood trim. Spacious eat-in kitchen, ample cabinet space and countertops. Separate room with access to the huge recently refinished deck, perfect for the inside-outside California lifestyle. Private, peaceful, landscaped backyard complete with garden area. Large bright bedrooms plus a bonus room downstairs perfect for a home office, gym or art studio! And the storage! Plenty of room for everything, whether in the garage, basement area or the spacious attic. Walk Score of 96! Just an eight minute walk to two BART stations, fifteen minute walk to campus. Close to downtown Berkeley and Gourmet Ghetto, One block from Ohlone Park. Two driveways and three parking spots, Owned solar panels (no lease!). Make an appointment to see it today!

Walk to Berkeley bowl and Ashby bart in moments from this freestanding cottage condo with off street parking, deeded storage/bike shed, outside exclusive-use deck and garden space and a stunning Japanese joinery Hot-tub Arbor. Flexible 2 bedroom+ 2 bath craftsman cottage with wood flooring in the upper house with a more modern poured concrete floor lower bonus room. Lofted back bedroom, awash with light and charming artisan details throughout. Fireplace with built in bookshelves, Updated kitchen with wolf stove and Heath tile with vistas out to the wall of timber bamboo that flanks the exclusive use yard space. Lives like a house with additional protection from the road by the front condo building. Only two units in the HOA, with low $100 per month dues, Separate electrical and gas, shared metered water. 91 walkscore, 97 bikescore. Totally unexpected and wonderful! Open Sunday 2-4:30pm

Warm and inviting Mid-Century Modern home with an ideal layout and expansive lot. Step inside and youll notice the wall-to-wall windows and Mid-Century touches. The spacious living room flows effortlessly into the open dining area and double doors allow easy flow from the patio/garden to the dining room and kitchen. Imagine lively dinner parties surrounded by nature. Newly updated kitchen features modern appliances, ample storage space, a skylight that floods the room with sunshine, and an eat-in dining area. Down the hall from the public areas are 2 bedrooms sharing a large hall bath, and a spacious primary with another sizable en suite bath. Off the kitchen, find a laundry room & bonus space perfect for a home office. Downstairs room features a large closet, half bath, and exterior door, making the possibilities endless. Speaking of possibilities, this rare, 1.31 acre lot adjoins the Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve and may allow for possible expansion potential.* Attached 2-car garage with interior access. Close to hiking trails, Claremont & Elmwood shops and restaurants, you'll have everything you need close by. With easy access to the 24, commuting to the wider East Bay is a breeze. You simply must see this wonderful opportunity for yourself. *Buyer to verify with city.

Located in Berkeleys coveted Elmwood neighborhood, 2910 Hillegass is a stately 1925 brown shingle craftsman with five total units in this quaint condo association. This unit is up one flight of wood stairs and sits peacefully among the trees. With hardwood floors, period details, an updated kitchen and bathroom, and large closets, this charming and light-filled space is a special opportunity to own a pied a terre or invest in a highly-desirable neighborhood. Proximal to retail, the University of California at Berkeley, Alta Bates hospital, and public transportation. Enjoy laundry and extra dedicated storage on-site. Open houses Thursday, September 21 from 9:30am to 12pm, Saturday Sep 23 and Sunday Sep 24th from 2pm to 4pm.

Step inside Dwight Way's darling Craftsman Bungalow, located in the heart of Central Berkeley. A private and serene garden awaits, beyond the custom wrought iron gate, blossoms cascade down the front railing. Inside, the space effortlessly flows foyer to living room, where sunlight pours in, accentuating the fireplace and fine crafted wood mantle. The dining room showcases Craftsman built-ins, enhanced with designer upgrades. The sunny high-style designer kitchen features: Viking range, quartz countertops, and spacious island, ideal for prep. The door off the kitchen seamlessly blends indoor-outdoor living. The spacious Ipe wood deck overlooks a verdant green lawn, adorned with mature fruit trees. Whether youre hosting a summertime soire or intimate gathering, this outdoor oasis is your private retreat, fully fenced on all sides. The bedroom wing, offers soothing separation between leisure and repose. Generously sized bedrooms provide ample storage and closet space. The bathroom is elegantly updated while preserving the home's timeless charm. Adjacent to the outdoor deck, and below, a versatile bonus space awaits: a private office, art studio, or workout room, the choice is yours! Mins. from downtown and local cafes, you'll find yourself at the heart of a vibrant community!

Newly-built and brilliantly-designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of West Berkeley.Just a short distance from the thriving Fourth Street shops, Gilman District and numerous urban wineries and breweries. This freestanding home offers an emphasis on sustainability and energy efficient features and comes equipped with preinstalled solar panels, EV charging outlet, an HRV air filtration system and is a 100% electric energy efficient home. Vertically configured to capture 3 stories of thoughtfully-defined space, with a top-floor inverted living style complimented by soaring windows and high ceilings. The open entertaining area, dining and kitchen all drenched in natural light, follow the staircase up to the roof top deck through a skylight door for extraordinary views of the entire bay! Two ample bedrooms with spacious closets share a large, well-appointed bath and a convenient laundry area on the 2nd floor.The formal entry at street-level leads to a primary bedroom/home office/flex space with ensuite bath and separate entrance off to an urban backyard, plus interior access to a one-car garage with EV charging outlet.

End unit in a 5-unit townhouse development across from the delightful public park known as Halcyon Commons and around the corner from Whole Foods. The unit features a half bath on the main level with open plan living, dining and kitchen areas open to a sunny private patio. Bedrooms and full bath on upstairs level. New flooring and other finishes make the unit move-in ready! There is common laundry room and bike storage shed plus a private storage closet. Parking is in the stand-alone space directly in front. Halcyon Commons, a community-designed mini-park has a large grassy area surrounded by flowering shrubs and trees, a picnic area, and a play structure. Also close to UC, BART and all the shops and eateries in the Elmwood commercial district.

Charming 1903 Berkeley home in historic High Peaked Colonial Revival style, offering irreplaceable period fixtures and character, in superb location near Berkeley Bowl, Elmwood, UC Campus + BART. The home's air-conditioned upper floor features two spacious and sunny bedrooms, bathroom with dual showers, and a beautiful eat-in kitchen opening to rear balcony, with steps down to a garden filled with fruit trees. Main level offers light-filled front living room, dining room, bedroom, full bathroom, and small rear 2nd kitchen. A spacious A-frame attic, and the basement with direct outdoor access, present compelling expansion possibilities. Though used as a single family residence for decades, the property also holds the highly desirable legal status of a registered Berkeley Golden Duplex, and as such is exempt from rent control restrictions for an owner occupant. A deep driveway leads to an old double garage structure ready for ADU+ development, and the rear lot is zoned commercial.

This Berkeley Craftsman home has a whimsey and a delightful quality all of its own. The property has a huge beautiful bounteous yard, filled with producing fruit trees of many different kinds, blackberries galore, and more! There is a generous porch, living room dining room combination, two lovely bedrooms, one remodeled bath and the kitchen has also been recently refurbished. There is even a lovely laundry room here! Outside, there is a lovely pergola seating area, a terrific artists studio (garage ) and a super long driveway for off street parking. Complete with Solar system- The property is well off Ashby, and terrifically convenient to Berkeley Bowl, San Pablo shops and restaurants. It is also a fast track to the freeway obviously. The commuter bus stops very nearby as well! This property has everything going for it and winks at you charmingly from the street! Come enjoy it!

Jewel Box -This delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath home embraces the true essence of Berkeley living, blending the perfect balance of timeless character and modern updates. The warmth of its original features, lovingly preserved, infuses every corner, immersing you in the rich history of this 1912-built gem. Recent updates that make for a comfortable and convenient living experience includes the addition of a washer/dryer and an on-demand water heater in the laundry room, ensuring that everyday tasks are a breeze. Rejoice upon discovering the open attic that the seller used as a home office space. Head outside onto the back deck and immerse yourself in a mature garden, beckoning you to unwind and embrace nature's tranquility. This serene garden oasis is the ideal backdrop for al fresco dining, relaxation, and outdoor gatherings. The adjacent garage offers plenty of storage and you have your own driveway/off-street parking. What truly sets this Berkeley home apart is its unrivaled location. Nestled in the heart of Berkeley, you'll revel in the vibrant theater district, tantalizing restaurants, and charming coffee shops just a stones throw away. With nearby access to BART and public transportation, commuting and exploring the Bay Area has never been more convenient.

Welcome to the Berkeley "Hot Tub" house. It was a silent retreat sanctuary space, made freely available to women who respected the space and the men they invited as guests. It was an oasis of peace and calm that made city life bearable for so many, for so long. A well lived in classic Berkeley brown shingle bungalow featuring the hot tub surrounded by towering Redwoods, hardwood floors, board and batten wood paneling, coved ceilings, a large basement with great potential and only 2 blocks to BART.

Welcome to 1619 Ashby Ave, a charming and excellent potential triplex ideally situated in the heart of Berkeley, California. This property offers an exceptional opportunity for both investors and residents seeking a comfortable, convenient, and vibrant living experience near UC Berkeley and a variety of restaurants. The property is surrounded by a diverse range of cafes, and shops, allowing residents to explore Berkeley's vibrant culinary and cultural scene. Public transportation options and major roadways are conveniently located nearby, making commuting to other parts of Berkeley and the Bay Area a breeze. Unit 1 offers two comfortable bedrooms, 1 bathroom, eat in kitchen, and a den. Unit 2 & 3 boasts a kitchen, a light-filled living area, one sizable bedroom, and a full bathroom. Additionally, it includes parking space.

This flexible, private and hospitable home hosts these most-desired features: Spaciousness, intimacy, serenity, gentle kinship with its natural setting as well as level outdoor living spaces perfect for enjoying in both warm and cool weather. 6900 Buckingham invites nature in at every turn from its perch in the canyon between the Claremont Hotel and the Caldecott Tunnel in the North Oakland hills. Enormous patio and over-sized windows and glass doors look out to redwoods and to south bay views. Dramatic glass-ceilinged entry opens to a generous great room with hardwood floors and fireplace and tucked between built-in seating. A highly functional eat-in kitchen with excellent storage and home office anchors one end of the great room while library/den with deck opens to the left. Mud room and powder room on main level provide utility and convenience. On the lower level, the primary en-suite bedroom opens to private garden space and has two separate walk-in closets and abundant storage surrounding twin vanities. Third bedroom with separate entrance opens to patio through sliding glass doors and connects via side stairs to street level. Laundry room, full second bath, Harry Potter storage closet and furnace/utility room. Air conditioning, security system, landscape irrigation.

Two homes on one parcel. Live in one and keep the renters in the other. Many original features that need to be updated. Bring your creative talents and turn this house into your home. Near San Pablo park and everything Berkeley. Buyer must be accompanied by Realtor. Matterport link: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=5ukwEM4TGHz&mls=1

Situated on a quiet tree-lined street, youll find charming 2906 Otis Street. This quaint, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Bungalow shines with fresh paint and loads of upgrades throughout. The light-filled living room boasts an original brick fireplace, refinished hardwood floors, modern light fixture and oversized windows. The formal dining room is a showstopper with its huge built-in buffet and modern light fixtures! This room is spacious enough for a large dining room set! The eat-in kitchen is newly remodeled with new Quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, new faucet, sink and stainless steel appliances. The spacious bedrooms boast hardwood floors, oversized closets and multiple windows. The bathroom has been tastefully updated with a modern light fixture, stylish vanity, spa shower head and a relaxing soaking tub. Stroll through the kitchen wood-trimmed sliding glass doors that lead out to the back deck and beautifully landscaped backyard. The extensive garage has room for two cars tandem, and one car in the driveway. Spacious basement has loads of potential. 2904 Otis is in the ideal location; just blocks from local schools, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, restaurants and shopping. Plus, its mere minutes away from the BART, AC Transit and local freeways.

Situated on a generous 8,831 sq. ft. lot, West Berkeleys 1332 Dwight Way is a Golden Duplex, perfect for any investor interested in owning and occupying. The two units are on the same level and split into front (2BR/2BA + 887 sq. ft.) and rear (3BR/1BA 1,197 sq.ft.), with the front lot being delivered occupied ($3,200/mo) and the rear unit delivered vacant. Both units come with their own washer-dryer; solar panels and tankless water heaters to reduce utility expenses; and there is a garage as well as parking pad available for vehicles. The thing to really note about this property is both its privacy and expansive backyard which really add to the overall value. Other important considerations are 1332 Dwight Ways close proximity to major employers (UC Berkeley, Kaiser, Bayer, and Clorox), commuter corridors (I-80, I-580, and Highway 24), and BART. Additionally, this property could meet the criteria for a "golden duplex," which might make it entirely exempt from rent control under specific circumstances. Its also worth noting both units were recently remodeled for more comfortable living.

Rare opportunity to own your dream home on a tree-lined street in South Berkeley. As an owner occupant you have income from the first floor tenants while living on the entire second floor. Your 3 bedroom unit has direct access to the large backyard. The other option is as an investor rent the large 3 bedroom unit at market rent and enjoy the income from all 3 units. This is an incredible opportunity to own a triplex in the thriving City of Berkeley. This is a fabulous location, walking distance to the Ashby BART station, close to Emeryville shopping, a short bike ride to the top ranked U.C. Berkeley, quick freeway access to Interstate 80, other freeways, and the Bay Bridge.

Soak up the charm of this sunny & bright, level-In home with 2 extra-large bedrooms in the Berkeley's Gourmet dining district. Set away from the street in an elevator building with on-site laundry room. New carpets, and freshly painted throughout. Separate tub and shower stall. One of 11 units in a well-run cooperative, updated with dual-paned windows and exterior paint in 2021, offering community living with no common walls. - Downsizing ?.... You'll find built-ins next to the fireplace, cabinets galore in kitchen and 5 closets throughout the unit plus, your own extra storage unit in parking area. Easy elevator access, carport parking, Peaceful garden courtyard and all the nearby amenities of this convenient North Berkeley neighborhood. Close to Peet's Coffee, Safeway, CVS pharmacy, Andronico's, Saul's Deli, The Cheese Board and Chez Panisse. Strong community vibe with extensive access to Bay area public transportation.