1261 1261 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

• 1 bed |
• 1 bath |
• 665 sqft

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

February 27, 2026

Data Last Updated:

March 4, 2026 at 4:17PM

Listing Office:

Vanguard Properties : 510-590-4290

Listing Agent:

Maria Cavallo-Merrion : 510-919-8841

MLS ID:

41125374

Interior

• Appliances: DryerWasher
• Flooring: Wood
• A/C: None
• Heating: Forced Air
• Fireplace: None
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: Craftsman
• Other Structures: Patio
• Pool: None
• Parking: Parking spaces: 0

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: StuccoWood Siding1

Location

• Originating MLS: CRMLS_BMLS
• County: Alameda

Lot

• Zoning: 572082142

Utilities

• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_BMLS