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Berkshire Hathaway - Drysdale Properties
2953 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
- $2,710,000
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,817
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $2,710,000
- List Price
- $1,695,000
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 41137429
- Closing Date
- Jul 01, 2026
- Year Built
- 1910
- Property Type
- Detached
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 1,817
- Lot Size
- 7,293
- Acres
- 0.17
- County
- Alameda
- Subdivision
- Elmwood
Property Description
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a pristine 1910 "Arts & Crafts" Bungalow in the heart of Berkeley's coveted Elmwood neighborhood! Tis special home is set on a large lot beautifully lanscaped lot. From the moment you step inside the gate the lovely garden will capture your imagination and inspire you. With the perfect blend of pollinator friendly plants and fruit trees this yard is made for enjoyment and exploring. Heading into the home you will see incredible original details make this residence special! Amazing woodwork throughout: sturdy craftsman cornices with stacked casing, wide frieze boards and handsome place rails. These rooms are beautiful lit with gorgeous period light fixtures. The fireplace is the heart of the living room. Featuring a prominent mantel and built-in bench seating this room is bathed in light from the adjacent enclosed sunporch. You may never want to leave the sun porch. The ideal spot to curl up with a book or a loved one this room is bathed in afternoon light and overl looks your own private butterfly preserve! The dining room features stunning coffered box beam ceilings and a gorgeous built-in hutch. The view of the backyard from the simple rustic eat-in kitchen is amazing and serene. The kitchen feels comfortable with wooden live edge countertops. A room off the kitchen, formerly the third bedroom, spills out to a the deck and backyard paradise. Owned for this last 30+ years by a professional landscaper and designed for ease of use this yard is private and full of great energy! On the main level level there are two additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The second bedroom opens out to the deck as well. The large full sized attic can be accessed from the original "pull down" staircase or the exterior staircase. Whether you have hobbies, guests or need extra space this area will capture you imagination. There is tons of additional storage room in the eves of the double gabled dormer. Set in the historic leafy Elmwood neighborhood this home is considered a "Walker's Paradise" with a WalkScore of 95. BESO score 5
Additional Information
- Style
- Brown Shingle, Bungalow, Craftsman
- Stories
- 2
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Filter System, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater
- Exterior
- Wood Shingles, Wood
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplace Features
- Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove Insert
- Flooring
- Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Wood
- Kitchen Features
- Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
- Laundry Features
- Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
- Lot Description
- Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Sprinklers In Rear
- Model
- Arts & Crafts
- Total Number of Rooms
- 8
- Parking Features
- Off Street, Tandem, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
- Pool Type
- None
- Roof
- Composition Shingles
- Water Sewer
- Public, Irrigation Connected
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Listing courtesy of Leif Jenssen from Vanguard Properties. 510-207-3387
Selling Office: Compass.
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