1261 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
- $720,000
- 1
- BD
- 1
- BA
- 665
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $720,000
- List Price
- $629,000
- Closing Date
- Apr 03, 2026
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 41125374
- Year Built
- 1923
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Sq. Ft
- 665
- Lot Size
- 1,066
- Acres
- 0.02
- Lot Location
- Corner Lot
- Days on Market
- 11
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Style
- Craftsman
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- One Level
- Neighborhood
- North Berkeley
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.
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Additional Information
- Appliances
- Dryer, Washer
- Pool Description
- None
- Heat
- Forced Air
- Cooling Description
- None
- Exterior Construction
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Patio
- Patio
- Roof
- Shingle
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Attached Structure
- Detached
- Levels
- One
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Maria Cavallo-Merrion (maria.cavallo@vanguardproperties.com) from Listing Office: Vanguard Properties.
Listing sold by Dean Thomas from Bridges 8 Real Property Sales & Management Inc
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