$629,000

1261 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

1 bed |
1 bath |
665 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1923
1,307sqft lot
—— car garage
$946/sqft
Listed 5 days ago

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 3:09PM
Listing Office:: Vanguard Properties : 510-590-4290
Listing Agent:: Maria Cavallo-Merrion : 510-919-8841
MLS ID:: 41125374

General: OfficePantryUpdated Kitchen
Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeRefrigeratorDryerWasherTankless Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement
Basement: Partial
Flooring: Hardwood
A/C: None
Heating: Forced Air
Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
Disability Feature: None

Style: Craftsman
Pool: None
Parking: None

Roofing: Shingle
General: StuccoWood Siding1

Originating MLS: Paragon
County: Alameda

Zoning: 572082142

Utilities: No Solar

Source: Paragon

This listing courtesy of Maria Cavallo-Merrion , Vanguard Properties

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Location

Schools Nearby

Oxford Elementary School

1222 Univ Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94702

Grades KG-5

0.13 miles away

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

1781 Rose St, Berkeley, CA, 94703

Grades 6-8

0.95 miles away

Berkeley High School

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704

Grades 9-12

0.94 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.