A 1930 Craftsman-style home in Berkeley, CA, is available for $949,000.

The two-bedroom build at 2370 Hilgard Avenue was designed by the architect J.W. Oliver, according to the listing, and still sports much of the original detailing so characteristic of Craftsman homes from this era.

“The house has retained nearly all of its original wood floors, paneling, beams, stained glass, hardware, and other historic features,” says listing agent Megan Micco. “The home is an amazingly preserved, classic Arts and Crafts design but also includes many modern updates for comfort and safety.”

Among those upgrades across the 1,118-square-foot space are a new air conditioning system, hot tub, housewide speaker system, and a new furnace.

In addition, the next owners will find more relics from the last century adorning the dwelling’s inviting interior.

“The home has high, vaulted ceilings in the living room and primary bedroom, with several skylights on the second level,” Micco says. “The living room features a California granite fireplace with an old-growth redwood mantel.”

Other remarkable details include the Venetian plaster walls in the master bathroom, as well as the Vermont soapstone countertops and redwood cabinets in the kitchen.

Outside, notable features include a home-office shed and a private backyard, complete with manicured landscaping and mature trees—one of which is a particular standout.

“There’s a grand, 100-foot-tall redwood tree in the backyard,” Micco says.

Central setting

Along with the home’s artisanal quality, its amazing location is significant selling point.

“The property is surrounded by a private, gated yard that feels both quiet and lush,” Micco says. “It’s just three blocks from the University of California, Berkeley, and a five-minute walk to Shattuck Avenue shops and restaurants.”

The location also affords a short walk to Berkeley’s theater district or an easy train ride into San Francisco.

“The home design, condition, and location makes this a unique and special property that must be seen to understand,” Micco says. “It’s a really special slice of history, smack dab in the middle of a highly desirable neighborhood.”

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