1261 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Sierra Properties
Listed by: maria cavallo-merrion, corey weinstein
Office: vanguard properties
MLS#:41125374
Source:Bay East, CCAR, bridgeMLS
Price summary
- Price:$629,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$945.86
About this home
Welcome to 1261 Hearst Ave, a charming 1+ bedroom Craftsman bungalow located on a corner lot in prime North Berkeley. A spacious front porch offers the perfect spot for morning coffee. Inside, the sunlit living room features warm hardwood floors, crown molding, and generous windows that create a bright, airy feel. The dining area showcases a vintage hutch and sideboard with stylish pendant lighting. The updated kitchen includes marble countertops, gas range, skylight & dishwasher. There’s one spacious bedroom and a versatile bonus room that could work beautifully as an office or for guests. Stylish bathroom with new marmoleum floors and vanity + sun tube. Basement with laundry and storage! Thoughtfully designed, the home lives larger than its square footage. The lavender vine, bougainvillea, meyer lemon, Japanese maple bloom & fruit throughout the year. Located near Acme Bread, Kermit Lynch Wine, shops and restaurants on 4th St, Shattuck, & University: Peet’s Coffee, Design Within Reach, CB2, Zut! Tacubaya. Less than half a mile to North Berkeley BART, close to AC Transit and major highways. Neighborhood parks: Ohlone, Cedar Rose and Strawberry Park. Walk Score® 93 / Bike Score™ 100. Leave your car at home and enjoy all that this wonderful community has to offer! BESO Score 10.
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Home facts
- Year built:1923
- Listing ID #:41125374
- Added:3 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 03, 2026 at 02:35 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:1
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:4
- Flooring:Hardwood
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Gas Range, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
- Basement Description:Partial
- Living area:665 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1923
- Building area:665 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.03 Acres
- Lot Features:Corner Lot
- Architectural Style:Craftsman, Single Family Residence
- Construction Materials:Stucco, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Corner Lot
- Levels:1 Story, 1 Story
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$629,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$945.86
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, In Basement, Washer
- Amenities:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
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