Berkeley Hills Realty

Once Upon a Cottage in Richmond View

Where vintage charm meets modern comfort, this storybook 2-bedroom cottage in beloved Richmond View welcomes you with warmth and character. Original crown molding, gleaming hardwood floors, and sunny corner windows create an inviting sense of home.

The light-filled living room flows seamlessly into the dining area, while the updated kitchen features rich wood cabinetry, dark granite counters, a gas range, stainless appliances, and tile backsplash. A bright adjoining sunroom offers flexible bonus space for a home office, playroom, or creative retreat.

Upstairs, a finished attic with new wide-plank floors and recessed lighting provides a cozy hideaway. Outside, the flat, fenced yard and patio are perfect for play, gardening, barbecues, and gatherings, while the detached garage adds valuable flexibility.

Just one block from Arlington Market, with fresh produce, coffee, and everyday essentials close at hand.

Cozy character. Modern updates. A location you'll love. Come see it—you may never want to leave.

2 Bedrooms
1 Bath
957 Sq Ft.
4,000 Sq. Ft. Lot
$725,000

Listed by Mykah Larkins #01385076

https://berkhills.com/properties/CA/Richmond/94805/10168/6452-kensington-ave-richmond-ca-94805/817376785

Updated 1941 Character with a Permitted 2023 ADU

This 1941 updated bungalow delivers a spacious two-bedroom main house, a fantastic 2023 ADU, and flexibility that keeps on giving. Solid construction details include graceful archways, random-plank wood floors in the living room, and touches of mosaic artistry from the former owner.

The main house has two bedrooms and one bath. A generous formal dining room opens to the yard and a spacious kitchen suited to everyday cooking or entertaining. A park-like backyard, ample patio, deck space, and direct outdoor access from all three bedrooms (house + ADU) make indoor-outdoor living easy. One can easily imagine a large gathering or garden party in the surrounding yard.

The 2023-built ADU presents in brand-new condition. It includes a full kitchen, full bath, and the ability to curtain off a separate bedroom. Its modern construction includes a mini-split heat pump for energy-efficient heating and air-conditioning, making it an especially flexible space for rental income, visiting guests, or multigenerational living.

Conveniently located near El Cerrito Plaza, BART, shopping, and dining, this is a rare combination of period character, modern freshness, and genuinely flexible living.

930 Richmond Street, El Cerrito
3 Bedrooms
2 Baths
1,323 Sq Ft (measured)
$975,000

Listed by Tracy Sichterman #01205767

More at: https://berkhills.com/properties/811564731

Set high in the peaceful Berkeley Hills, 1394 Queens Road captures spectacular views across Berkeley, San Francisco Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Framed by sky, water, and mature trees, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an exceptional sense of privacy and calm while keeping the entire Bay Area seemingly at your feet. The flexible two-level floor plan features two bedrooms and one full bathroom on each floor, creating wonderful possibilities for guests, working from home, or simply having room to spread out. Upstairs, the light-filled main living space makes an immediate impression with its soaring wood ceiling, exposed beams, expansive windows, gleaming floors, and inviting fireplace. The living, dining, and kitchen areas connect with ease, creating a comfortable setting for everyday life and memorable gatherings. Downstairs, a spacious family room provides an entirely separate place to relax, entertain, watch movies, or enjoy the ever-changing scenery. It opens directly to one of three decks, each offering its own opportunity for outdoor dining, morning coffee, sunset drinks, or quiet contemplation above the city. The larger downstairs bedroom also includes an adjoining bonus room with exciting potential for a future en suite bathroom, subject to buyer investigation and applicable approvals. A garage, basement storage, multiple outdoor living areas, and an exceptionally tranquil location complete the offering. Rich with architectural personality, versatile spaces, and truly commanding views, 1394 Queens Road is a distinctive Berkeley Hills retreat that feels worlds away from the city below.
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1394 Queens Rd, Berkeley
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2,159 Sq Ft
Listed at $1,295,000
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Romney O'Connell #01468613
Soren O'Connell #02132262
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More at https://berkhills.com/properties/CA/Berkeley/94708/10168/1394-queens-rd-berkeley-ca-94708/808269691

Location Perfection! Nestled on a tranquil cul-de-sac near Terrace Park, and Westbrae, this charming home and garden is pure serenity. Rich parquet floors, a marble fireplace and a lush garden infuse the space with warmth and character. The open layout encourages seamless flow between the living room, dining area, kitchen, half-bathroom and yard. The home's spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, adorned with thoughtful details. Lofty windows, and a vaulted ceiling frame picturesque views and an intimate balcony space overlooking trees and creek makes for a special outdoor nook. Right down the hall, two small bedrooms, an open area, and a newly remodeled bathroom comprise the north end of the home, perfectly situated for an abundance of afternoon light. A spacious garage and laundry area complete the picture. Welcome to your private perch!
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1100 Tevlin Street, Albany
3 Bedrooms
2.5 Baths
1,588 Sq Ft
$1,050,000
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Listed by Romney O'Connell 01468613 and Soren O'Connell #02132262

https://berkhills.com/properties/CA/Albany/94706/10168/1100-tevlin-st-albany-ca-94706/801418400

Bring your vision to this distinctive Victorian in Oakland’s Golden Gate district; generous proportions, original character, and an exceptionally large lot provide the chance to reimagine and restore a gem of a home. Inside you’ll find a well-proportioned layout with spacious living and dining rooms, a large kitchen, high ceilings throughout, and a walkable attic with potential for future use. Original details include beautiful interior trim, pocket doors, oversized windows, and charming, exterior gingerbread trim. The main house has upgraded electrical and a newer roof. The especially large lot, rare in this area, provides plenty of room for parking, gardening, outdoor living, and possible expansion. A converted garage with plumbing and electricity adds flexibility for a studio, workspace, or other possibilities. Set on a quiet street in a coveted neighborhood, close to everyday amenities, this is a great opportunity to bring your vision to life.
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1025 55th St, Oakland
3 Bedrooms
1 Bath
1,382 Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot
$564,000
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Listed by Linda Van Couvering #01417020
https://berkhills.com/properties/CA/Oakland/94608/10168/1025-55th-st-oakland-ca-94608/801118657

Set high above Tilden Park’s lush canyon, this extraordinary retreat blends architectural beauty with immersive natural surroundings. Built in 1978 and reimagined by acclaimed sculptor Rob Firmin, it is a private mountain lodge among the treetops, where expansive views and abundant natural light create a sense of serenity just minutes from the Bay Area’s cultural and culinary amenities.

Firmin’s renovation opened walls, expanded sightlines, and strengthened connections between living spaces, resulting in a home that feels both intimate and expansive. Nearly every room is oriented toward the canyon, with soaring hawks, rustling trees, and ever-changing light becoming part of daily life.

The dramatic living room is anchored by a monumental stone fireplace beneath vaulted wood ceilings and skylights that flood the space with natural light. The adjacent chef’s kitchen combines luxury appliances, including a Café French-door double wall oven and five-burner gas cooktop, with richly veined stone countertops and generous workspaces designed for effortless entertaining.

The dining area captures breathtaking canyon views, and the deck beckons outdoor dining or morning coffee. Three of the home’s five bedrooms enjoy direct access to canyon-facing decks. On the lower level, a bedroom opens to a secluded deck with a hot tub overlooking the tranquil landscape.
The primary suite is stunningly unique, featuring luminous alabaster double sinks, a spacious walk-in shower, and exquisite custom tilework highlighted by an illuminated alabaster and marble floor medallion.

A standout feature is the remarkable artist’s studio, originally designed as Firmin’s personal workspace. Inspired by Nordic design traditions and historic artist ateliers, the studio features soaring ceilings, large north-facing skylights, solar-spectrum lighting, expansive display walls, a deep work sink, and oversized folding doors that allow large-scale projects to move seamlessly between indoors and out. Canyon views and spectacular reverse sunsets inspire any professional.

Practical amenities include abundant storage, solar panels, an EV charger, and energy-efficient mini-split heat pumps. A gentle ramp provides convenient level-in access, while a separate exterior entrance and lower-level access offer flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or potential ADU conversion.

It’s a home that allows its residents an escape while enjoying the very best of all that the Bay Area has to offer.

642 Beloit Ave, Kensington
5 Bedrooms
2.5 Baths
2,330 Sq Ft
Listed at $1,495,000

Tracy Sichterman
#01205767

Linda Van Couvering
#01417020

642 Beloit Avenue, Kensington presented by Tracy Sichterman and Linda Van Couvering 642 Beloit Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708, Presented by Tracy Sichterman and Linda Van Couvering

Private Open House in Kensington, Send Your Buyers!
We are having a private open house This Sunday, June 14th from 2:00-4:00, despite the nearby road construction. Send your artist clients! It has arguably the best art studio in the Bay Area. The space would offer a great office for any profession, or even (gasp!) a fancy garage.

642 Beloit Avenue, Kensington
5 Bedrooms
2.5 Baths
2,330 Sq Ft (measured)
$1,495,000

Tracy Sichterman #01205767
Linda Van Couvering #01417020

642 Beloit Ave

North and East Charmer
3200 McBryde Ave, Richmond
2 Bedrooms
2 Baths
828 Sq Ft
4,400 SF Lot
Offered at $525,000
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Listing by Mykah Larkins #01380576

3200 Mcbryde Ave Richmond CA 94804 | Active Perfectly positioned on a sunny corner lot, this thoughtfully updated Richmond home is filled with natural light, comfortable living spaces, and excep

Immaculate Walter Dixon "Modest Mansion". Renowned Bay Area architect Walter Dixon designed many storybook-style homes in 1928 as an hopeful optimistic counter to post-WW1 sentiment.
1915 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Berkeley
6 Bedrooms
4.5 Baths
4,420 Sq Ft (measured)
$2,350,000
Listed by Romney O'Connell #01468613

1915 Thousand Oaks Blvd Berkeley CA 94707 | Active Immaculate Walter Dixon "Modest Mansion". Renowned Bay Area architect Walter Dixon designed many storybook-style homes in 1928 as an hopeful optimist