Property photo 1
1 Bed
1 Bath
665 sqft

$720,000

1261 Hearst Ave, Berkeley CA, 94702

Price per sqft$1,082.71
Built in1923
Property size665 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

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Listed Feb 27, 2026

Updated Jun 2

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.

Additional information

MLS® ID
41125374

Interior Features

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.02 Acres

Listed by Maria Cavallo-Merrion, Vanguard Properties, CA DRE 01493849

Listing Contact: 510-919-8841 

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