Floor Plans
Features
Welcome to your forever home! First time on the market in over 50 Years!
Updated and move-in ready, this totally charming 3++, 2-bed home, located in Berkeley's Poets Corner neighborhood, has been lovely maintained and cared for over the years. The home was expanded with an upper-level addition in 1978, a new foundation in 1997, and refreshed again in 2022 for today's homeowner.
This is a perfect blend of California bungalow with modern amenities.
The top floor has a large primary suite, plus office (or nursery?) with updated ensuite bath; the room has large closets and flows out to a serene second-story deck.
The lower level has the additional two bedrooms, one bath, plus an eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room and a sun porch that could double as a pantry, office or playroom.
The yard has all new fencing, patio and several planter beds for that south-facing light!
Easy access to N. Berk BART, 580/80, 4th Street shops, Strawberry Creek Park, shops and cafes along San Pablo, and one mile to Cal. A must see!
FEATURES
- Built in 1918; expanded in 1978
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 1560SF per public record
- 3890SF lot per public record
- Modern Foundation (1997)
- Updated kitchen and bathrooms
- Fireplace with built-in surround and shelving
- Large second-floor primary suite w/ attached office + deck
- Sunroom/Porch Room off kitchen (Office? Playroom?)
- Fenced-in and landscaped yard w/ edible garden
- Second story, south-facing deck
- Mature roses planted by the owners and cared for for decades
- Proximity to many cafés, shops, parks, schools, BART, 580/80, 4th Street shops and more...
Neighborhood
Poets Corner is a small, bustling neighborhood located just west of Central Berkeley. The neighborhood features fully remodeled bungalows that date back to the 1920s, along with beautiful Tudor-style homes. Notable 17th-Century English and 19th-Century poets account for the street names (and the famous neighborhood’s name, of course), many of which do not extend beyond the boundaries of the Poets Corner neighborhood.
Living near a beautiful public park is important to many Bay Area residents, and Strawberry Creek Park sits at the heart of Poets Corner. Built on the site of Santa Fe Railroad’s freight yard, Strawberry Creek Park is a great place for individuals, couples, and families to enjoy their favorite recreation activities. Amenities include lighted tennis courts, a multi-use field, basketball courts, a playground, and a picnic area with BBQ grills. No matter where you live within the neighborhood, you are always within walking distance of Strawberry Creek Park. Hidden Café draws daily crowds on sunny days and weekends.
Most of the restaurants and stores, and service shops in Poets Corner are near the intersection of San Pablo and University Avenues. A few of the notable/popular restaurants and shops in this area include Highwire Coffee Roasters, La Marcha, Babette, States Bread, Acme Bar, Rainbow Donuts, and more!
Commuting to and from the Poets Corner neighborhood is incredibly easy thanks to the close proximity to North Berkeley BART Station (~1mile) and Downtown BART (10-minute bike ride or a short rideshare trip away) which makes traveling to Oakland, San Francisco, and the entire East Bay a breeze. Poets Corner residents who prefer to drive can hop onto the I-80/580 and be on the Bay Bridge in minutes.
Schedule
Open Houses:
Saturday, September 17th, 2-4pm
Sunday, September 18th, 2-4pm
Sunday, September 25th, 2-4pm
Brokers Tour:
Thursday, September 15th, 9-12pm.
Additional Showings by Appointment:
Contact Gretchen Roethle
(415) 599-6200
[email protected]
Contact
Gretchen Roethle
Founder/OwnerREALTORSalt & Pine Real EstateDRE# 019453754155996200 office415.599.6200 mobilewww.saltandpinerealestate.com
