$995,000

1529 Ada St, Berkeley, CA 94703

4 beds |
2 baths |
2,111 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
7,405sqft lot
1 car garage
$471/sqft
Listed 1 day ago

Property Description

Located in one of North Berkeley’s most coveted neighborhoods, just steps from Monterey Market and the beloved Northbrae shopping district, this exceptional property offers a unique and versatile investment opportunity. The package includes a traditional 1925 Craftsman brimming with original character and period details, along with a separately metered rear cottage—ideal for extended family, rental income, guest quarters, or a creative studio. Whether you're an investor, contractor, or visionary homeowner, the possibilities here are endless. BESO - 1529 - 4, 1531 - 8 Bring your contractors and your imagination to restore and reimagine this largely original property. With its prime location, flexible layout, and timeless architectural appeal, this is a rare chance to unlock significant upside in a highly desirable Berkeley setting.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 3, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 4, 2026 at 7:06AM
Listing Office:: La Maison : 510-541-4014
Listing Agent:: Cindy Wilson : 510-685-5412
MLS ID:: 41125808

General: Formal Dining RoomUtility RoomPantry
Appliances: Free-Standing RangeGas Water Heater
Laundry: Hookups Only
Basement: Crawl Space
Flooring: HardwoodLinoleumTile
A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Natural GasCentral
Fireplace: BrickLiving RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 2
Disability Feature: None

General: Back YardFront YardSide YardLandscape BackLandscape Front
Style: CottageCraftsman
Pool: None
Parking: Undersized GarageGarage Faces Front

Roofing: Shingle
General: StuccoWood Siding1Raised

Originating MLS: Paragon
County: Alameda

Zoning: 6024343
Fencing: Fenced

Utilities: Internet AvailableIndividual Electric MeterIndividual Gas MeterNo Solar

Source: Paragon

This listing courtesy of Cindy Wilson , La Maison

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Location

Schools Nearby

Ruth Acty Elementary School

1400 Ada St, Berkeley, CA, 94702

Grades KG-5

0.22 miles away

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

1781 Rose St, Berkeley, CA, 94703

Grades 6-8

0.27 miles away

Berkeley High School

1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704

Grades 9-12

1.02 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.