2731 Prince St, Berkeley, CA 94705

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,593 sqft

Property Description

Beautifully preserved and held by one family for more than 60 years, this Elmwood brown-shingle Craftsman is a remarkable example of Berkeley’s First Bay Tradition. Large timber eaves, finely crafted details, and a gracious covered front porch set the tone before you even step inside. The entry opens to unpainted board-and-batten wainscoting and inlaid oak hardwood floors, with original character continuing throughout the home. The dining room features built-in leaded-glass cabinetry, box-beam ceilings, and milk-glass lighting, while the living room is framed by broad bay windows, pocket doors, original brass hardware, and built-in bookshelves surrounding a gas fireplace. Box-beam ceilings carry through both rooms, giving the main level a sense of warmth, scale, and craftsmanship rarely found today. The large eat-in farmhouse kitchen leans fully into the home’s vintage charm, with an enameled O’Keefe & Merritt range and blue checkerboard linoleum flooring. Just beyond a convenient half bath, the rear deck opens to an unusually expansive, level grassy backyard. At the far end stands a substantial two-story workshop/barn, offering intriguing potential for an ADU, studio, or creative workspace. Upstairs, four bedrooms and two baths open from a generous central landing. The spacious primary bedroom connects directly to a large sunporch, an inviting space with potential to become a dramatic primary bath, dressing room, or private retreat. Rich with original detail, generous proportions, and room to evolve, this is a classic Berkeley home ready for its next chapter. Single-family homes: “Home Energy Score of 1."

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

September 16, 2026

Data Last Updated:

September 20, 2026 at 1:08PM

Listing Office:

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty : 510-883-7000

Listing Agent:

Scott Leverette : 510-919-3333

MLS ID:

41148440

Interior

• Appliances: Gas Water Heater
• Laundry: Hookups Only
• Flooring: HardwoodLinoleumWood
• A/C: None
• Heating: Gravity
• Fireplace: DenDining RoomLiving RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 3

Exterior

• General: Back Yard
• Style: ShingleCraftsman
• Pool: None
• Parking: DetachedParking spaces: 3

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: Wood Shingles2Raised

Location

• County: Alameda

Lot

• Zoning: 52156427
• Fencing: Fenced

Utilities

• Utilities: No Solar
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer