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Melanie Peterson-Katz

melanie@melaniesellshomes.com +1(925) 765-4444

Listed by Shannon Prokup • Red Oak Realty

$ 895,000

Est. payment | -/mo

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,052 SqFt

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$ 895,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,052 SqFt

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Sat Aug 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun Aug 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,052 sqft

Price per Sqft $850

Subdivision Central Berkeley

MLS Listing ID 41145610

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1928

Lot Size 2,555 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Bridge AOR

Property Description

1905 Chestnut is a cheerful Mediterranean Revival 2-bed, 1-bath home with an open-concept main room and clear sight lines from the front door to the backyard, it's maximized for efficiency, modern living and cuteness. Charming arched windows allow in western light and provide bright spaces for living and gathering. The two skylights bring additional light into the kitchen and bathroom. With thoughtful updates made along the way, this home is move-in ready. Featuring polished and gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint, and an efficient, fresh kitchen and bath. The tidy, private gated patio backyard includes an EPIC bonus fully permitted studio (with half bath) which features cathedral ceilings and polished concrete floors and is a dream studio for work or play. It opens onto the level paved patio has a separate level-in laundry room, providing opportunity for comfortable outdoor living, working, or entertaining. Sewer Compliant, BESO Home Energy Score of 7. Close to local restaurants, La Mission, Noor, Casa Latina, and nearby shopping at Mi Tierra Market. Berkeley marina, and parks. Convenient to UC Berkeley campus, North Berkeley BART 0.4 miles, Transbay bus to SF 0.2 miles. Major bus lines on University & San Pablo, 0.3 miles. Plus, the neighborhood is bursting with well-stocked Little Free Libraries! Open for a twilight party on Thursday, August 20th 6 to 8 PM and Sat/Sun Aug 22nd and 23rd from 2 to 4 PM.

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Interior

Heating Baseboard

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Type None

Fireplace No

Appliance Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer

Laundry Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Pool None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Back Yard

Story 1

Water Public

Architectural Style Mediterranean

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Special Listing Condition Standard

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Melanie Peterson-Katz

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melanie@melaniesellshomes.com

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3390 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA

1905 Chestnut St Berkeley, CA 94702

Melanie Peterson-Katz

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