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Berkeley,CA 94710
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 704 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,029
Subdivision West Berkeley
MLS Listing ID 41110138
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1878
Lot Size 3,113 Sqft
Acres 0.0715
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Step into a rare piece of Berkeley history with the Joseph Alphonso House, a preserved Workman's Cottage built circa 1878 and designated a city landmark in 1992. Compact in scale yet accented with Victorian detail, these homes were built for artisans and tradespeople; today, few remain, making this a cherished link to the city's past. This one-bedroom, one-bath residence offers 704 sq ft on a 3,113 sq ft lot, raised above the street to guard against flooding. Inside, it lives larger than its footprint suggests, with a sleeping loft, custom office nook, and smart storage including pop-out shelves, and a built-in armoire. Over $170,000 in upgrades blend historic character with modern comfort. A full foundation replacement with seismic strengthening and new windows provide security, while a renovated kitchen showcases a BlueStar range, Miele hood, Kohler sink, Hansgrohe faucet, and Neolith countertops. Additional updates include smart lighting, landscaping, fresh paint, and millwork. Outdoors, a picket-fenced front garden welcomes, while the private backyard offers irrigated beds, a fig tree, lawn, shed studio, and basement storage. Minutes from Fourth Street, the Gilman District, and transit, this is a rare chance to own a Berkeley landmark.
Location
State CA
County Alameda
Rooms
Other Rooms Shed(s)
Interior
Interior Features No Additional Rooms
Heating Fireplace(s)
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout,Laminate
Fireplaces Type Free Standing
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher,Gas Range,Refrigerator
Laundry Dryer,Washer,See Remarks
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden,Back Yard,Front Yard,Sprinklers Automatic,Sprinklers Front,Storage,Landscape Back,Landscape Front,Storage Area,Yard Space
Pool None
Private Pool false
Building
Lot Description Back Yard,Landscaped,Sprinklers In Rear
Story 1
Architectural Style Bungalow,Cottage
Level or Stories One Story
New Construction Yes