$1,895,000

1490 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94708

3 beds |
2 baths |
2,539 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1899
3,920sqft lot
—— car garage
$746/sqft
Listed 6 days ago

Property Description

Built at the turn of the century in the heart of North Berkeley, this classic Arts and Crafts brown shingle masterfully blends historic charm with modern refinements like radiant heat and a newer foundation. The interior is defined by rich redwood trim, intricate wainscoting, and original fireplaces, featuring a sun-drenched kitchen with custom Douglas fir seating and a "secret" office hidden behind a discreet door. A grand staircase leads to three spacious bedrooms and a flexible sleeping porch with bay views, while the lower level provides a generous family room, workshop, and ample storage. Outside, the property transforms into a magical garden sanctuary of stone paths and wisteria, complete with a detached creative studio, a whimsical tortoise habitat, and an ingenious EV charging arm for street parking—all just steps from the University and world-class dining. BESO SCORE 3

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: May 13, 2026
Data Last Updated:: May 20, 2026 at 3:08AM
Listing Office:: The Grubb Co. Inc. : 510-652-2133
Listing Agent:: Laura Arechiga : 510-701-5188
MLS ID:: 41134525

General: Family RoomOfficeWorkshopUpdated Kitchen
Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeFree-Standing RangeRefrigeratorDryerWasherGas Water Heater
Laundry: DryerWasher
Basement: Crawl SpaceFull
Flooring: ConcreteHardwood Flrs ThroughoutTileCork
A/C: None
Heating: Forced AirRadiantFireplace InsertFireplace(s)
Fireplace: Dining RoomFamily RoomInsertGasLiving RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 3

General: GardenBack YardFront YardSide YardSprinklers AutomaticShed(s)
Style: ShingleCraftsman
Pool: None
Parking: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)On StreetParking spaces: 1

Roofing: Shingle
General: Wood ShinglesThree or More Stories

School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
County: Alameda

Zoning: 59225414
View: PartialView
Fencing: FencedFull

Utilities: No Solar
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

This listing courtesy of Laura Arechiga , The Grubb Co. Inc.

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