Property Details
About this Property
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.
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
EB41125374
MLS Source
Bridge MLS
Days on Site
10
Interior Features
Bathrooms
Primary - Tile, Primary - Tub, Primary - Updated Bath(s)
Kitchen
Pantry, Updated
Appliances
Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace
None
Flooring
Hardwood
Laundry
In Basement
Cooling
None
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior Features
Roof
Composition
Pool
None, Pool - No
Style
Craftsman
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
No Garage, No Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
Contact Information
Listing Agent
Maria Cavallo-Merrion
Vanguard Properties
License #: 01493849
Phone: (510) 919-8841
Co-Listing Agent
Corey Weinstein
Vanguard Properties
License #: 01362059
Phone: (510) 708-0789
Neighborhood: Around This Home
Neighborhood: Local Demographics
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1261 Hearst Ave is a Single Family Residence in Berkeley, CA 94702. This 665 square foot property sits on a 1,066 Sq Ft Lot and features 1 bedrooms & 1 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $629,000 and was built in 1923. This address can also be written as 1261 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 09, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Maria Cavallo-Merrion, (510) 919-8841
