1518 Josephine St Berkeley, CA 94703

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,960 Sqft
5,400 Sqft lot
0.12 Acre lot
Status: Pending
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1928
Neighborhood: North Berkeley
Days on Website: 18

Courtesy of Judy Ka Yee Sin, Compass

Description

Welcome to 1518 Josephine Street, a modern Craftsman-style residence nestled on one of the most coveted streets in North Berkeley. Just minutes from downtown Berkeley, Shattuck Avenue, North Berkeley BART, and Monterey Market, its location in a vibrant, flat, and walkable neighborhood is unparalleled. The home beautifully merges timeless architecture with contemporary updates. The interior features expansive windows in both the living and formal dining rooms, a meticulously preserved symmetrical bookcase, and an open floor plan that seamlessly connects the recently updated kitchen to the family room. Step outside to a spectacular 473 sq ft two-tiered deck with views of San Francisco, the skyline, and the bridge. The 5400 sq ft property boasts mature landscaping, diverse fruit trees, and a greenhouse. Key amenities include a detached 93 sq ft office, an oversized 442 sq ft carport that comfortably accommodates two cars, and a garage converted into a family room with a sunroom behind. Recent upgrades include a new roof and gutters (2024), updated kitchen and bathroom, newer furnace and water heater, and an upgraded electrical panel. This well-maintained three-bedroom home has been cherished by one family for over 50 years, making it a unique find on Josephine Street.

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances: "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Free-Standing Range", "Refrigerator", "Dryer", "Washer"
  • 1 full bathroom
  • 1 total bathroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Construction Materials: "Stucco", "Wood Siding"
  • Living Area: 1960
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Level - Street: "1 Bedroom", "Laundry Facility", "No Steps to Entry"
  • Level - Upper: "1 Bedroom", "1 Bath", "Other", "Main Entry"
  • Cooling: "None"
  • Fireplace Included
  • Flooring: "Linoleum", "Tile", "Vinyl"
  • Foundation Details: "Slab"
  • Heating: "Forced Air", "Fireplace(s)"
  • Heating Included
  • Features: "Dryer", "Laundry Room", "Washer"
  • Subdivision Name: North Berkeley
  • Lot Features: "Level", "Regular", "Front Yard", "Landscape Back", "Landscape Front"
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 5400
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5400
  • Parcel Number: 5922728
  • Parking Features: "Uncovered Park Spaces 2+"
  • Pool Features: "None"
  • Property Condition: "Existing"
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • View: "Bay", "Bay Bridge", "City Lights", "Greenbelt", "San Francisco", "Water"
  • Roof: "Composition Shingles"
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Electric: "No Solar"
  • Water Source: "Public"
  • Sale/rent: For Sale
  • $712 per square foot