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4-bedroom Craftsman with a newer detached ADU and oversized garage. Steps from Alberta, this home integrates artisan flair touches with modern updates. Three bedrooms and a bath up. One bedroom and bath on the main. Thoughtfully updated kitchen and baths. A Large unfinished basement with high ceiling and egress window is ideal for adding additional square footage. Beaming with period charm, this true Craftsman includes French paned windows, built-ins, a fireplace, pocket doors, window seat, and a main floor sun porch. Built in 2019, the fully permitted ADU provides great income that could offset one’s mortgage. With its proximity to Alberta and its myriad of restaurants, cafes, and shops, this property is in the perfect location for an income-generating ADU. Great yard with raised beds, patio with fire pit. 220 receptacle for EV charging and a newer 200 amp electric panel. Generous off-street parking too!
🔨 1913
📐 3123 SqFt
🛏 4
🛁 2
💰 849,900
Beautifully Listed by Judith Rolfe and Brian Bostick with Windermere Realty Trust.
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4-bedroom Craftsman with a newer detached ADU and oversized garage. Steps from Alberta, this home integrates artisan flair touches with modern updates. Three bedrooms and a bath up. One bedroom and bath on the main. Thoughtfully updated kitchen and baths. A Large unfinished basement with high ceiling and egress window is ideal for adding additional square footage. Beaming with period charm, this true Craftsman includes French paned windows, built-ins, a fireplace, pocket doors, window seat, and a main floor sun porch. Built in 2019, the fully permitted ADU provides great income that could offset one's mortgage. With its proximity to Alberta and its myriad of restaurants, cafes, and shops, this property is in the perfect location for an income-generating ADU. Great yard with raised beds, patio with fire pit. 220 receptacle for EV charging and a newer 200 amp electric panel. Generous off-street parking too!
🔨 1913
📐 3123 SqFt
🛏 4
🛁 2
💰 849,900
Beautifully Listed by Judith Rolfe and Brian Bostick with Windermere Realty Trust.
[Link to full listing photos and info in bio 👆]

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In the heart of West Berkeley, just a short hop to 4th Street shops and restaurants, you’ll find a classic yet understated bungalow home that simply oozes charm. This 4-BR, 2-BA residence is ideally located and beautifully maintained. Imagine the main home’s timeless architecture, exquisite oak floors, and high ceilings. A detached ADU with vaulted ceilings and a full bathroom renders the property that much sweeter, whether used as a guest suite, home office, or possibly for AirBnB! The delightful backyard garden is an oasis connecting the two; the space is bathed in sunlight, making it the perfect setting for outdoor relaxation or gardening. An enormous full basement on the lower level provides ample storage and endless customization potential. Art studio? Wine cellar? This bungalow features dual-pane windows, top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures(Wolf, Gaggenau, Hansgrohe, Fisher & Paykel, and more!), and a remodeled bathroom featuring a soaking Duravit bathtub. Built-in cabinets, a brick living room fireplace, and an outside deck overlooking a spacious backyard add to the allure of this gem.
🔨 1912
📐 1382 SqFt
🛏 4
🛁 2
💰 1,498,000
Beautifully Listed by Laura Martell and Danielle Clements with Winkler Real Estate Group
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In the heart of West Berkeley, just a short hop to 4th Street shops and restaurants, you’ll find a classic yet understated bungalow home that simply oozes charm. This 4-BR, 2-BA residence is ideally located and beautifully maintained. Imagine the main home's timeless architecture, exquisite oak floors, and high ceilings. A detached ADU with vaulted ceilings and a full bathroom renders the property that much sweeter, whether used as a guest suite, home office, or possibly for AirBnB! The delightful backyard garden is an oasis connecting the two; the space is bathed in sunlight, making it the perfect setting for outdoor relaxation or gardening. An enormous full basement on the lower level provides ample storage and endless customization potential. Art studio? Wine cellar? This bungalow features dual-pane windows, top-of-the-line appliances and fixtures(Wolf, Gaggenau, Hansgrohe, Fisher & Paykel, and more!), and a remodeled bathroom featuring a soaking Duravit bathtub. Built-in cabinets, a brick living room fireplace, and an outside deck overlooking a spacious backyard add to the allure of this gem.
🔨 1912
📐 1382 SqFt
🛏 4
🛁 2
💰 1,498,000
Beautifully Listed by Laura Martell and Danielle Clements with Winkler Real Estate Group
[Link to full listing photos and info in bio 👆]

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Gorgeous 1921 Craftsman, just blocks away from the lively and entertaining Bishop Arts District. This one-of-a-kind home boasts 3 bedrooms along with 3 full bathrooms. It has managed to keep its original charm with its beautiful hardwood floors and crown molding throughout. The Primary suite is tucked away behind a recently added wall with a pocket door to give you the ultimate privacy. The main living room will captivate you once you enter with its gorgeous fireplace that takes center stage. The kitchen has been totally redone to accommodate your modern lifestyle. Refreshing light granite and soft close cabinetry. 200-square-foot deck that was recently added to the rear of the home.
🔨 1933
📐 1602 SqFt
🛏 3
🛁 1
💰 415,000
Beautifully Listed by Casey Briscoe and David Pena with Ready Real Estate LLC
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