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Lesmore M. Barker

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1490 Arch St Berkeley, CA 94708

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,539 SqFt

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Sat May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,539 sqft

Price per Sqft $746

Subdivision North Berkeley

MLS Listing ID 41134525

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1899

Lot Size 3,690 Sqft

Acres 0.09

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Built at the turn of the century in the heart of North Berkeley, this classic Arts and Crafts brown shingle masterfully blends historic charm with modern refinements like radiant heat and a newer foundation. The interior is defined by rich redwood trim, intricate wainscoting, and original fireplaces, featuring a sun-drenched kitchen with custom Douglas fir seating and a "secret" office hidden behind a discreet door. A grand staircase leads to three spacious bedrooms and a flexible sleeping porch with bay views, while the lower level provides a generous family room, workshop, and ample storage. Outside, the property transforms into a magical garden sanctuary of stone paths and wisteria, complete with a detached creative studio, a whimsical tortoise habitat, and an ingenious EV charging arm for street parking—all just steps from the University and world-class dining. BESO SCORE 3

Location

Province CA

County Alameda

Rooms

Other Rooms Shed(s)

Basement Crawl Space, Full

Interior

Interior Features Family Room, Office, Workshop, Updated Kitchen

Heating Forced Air, Radiant, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s)

Cooling None

Flooring Concrete, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Cork

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Family Room, Insert, Gas, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic

Pool None

View Y/N true

View Partial

Total Parking Spaces 1

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Shingle, Craftsman

Level or Stories Three or More Stories

New Construction Yes

Schools

School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Others

Tax ID 59225414

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Listed by Laura Arechiga • The Grubb Co. Inc.

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Phone

+1(415) 549-1299

lesmore@lesmorebarker.com

Address

California, 94607, USA