2731 Prince StBerkeley, CA 94705
ELMWOOD · Alameda County
Description
Beautifully preserved and held by one family for more than 60 years, this Elmwood brown-shingle Craftsman is a remarkable example of Berkeley’s First Bay Tradition. Large timber eaves, finely crafted details, and a gracious covered front porch set the tone before you even step inside. The entry opens to unpainted board-and-batten wainscoting and inlaid oak hardwood floors, with original character continuing throughout the home. The dining room features built-in leaded-glass cabinetry, box-beam ceilings, and milk-glass lighting, while the living room is framed by broad bay windows, pocket doors, original brass hardware, and built-in bookshelves surrounding a gas fireplace. Box-beam ceilings carry through both rooms, giving the main level a sense of warmth, scale, and craftsmanship rarely found today. The large eat-in farmhouse kitchen leans fully into the home’s vintage charm, with an enameled O’Keefe & Merritt range and blue checkerboard linoleum flooring. Just beyond a convenient half bath, the rear deck opens to an unusually expansive, level grassy backyard. At the far end stands a substantial two-story workshop/barn, offering intriguing potential for an ADU, studio, or creative workspace. Upstairs, four bedrooms and two baths open from a generous central landing. The spacious primary bedroom connects directly to a large sunporch, an inviting space with potential to become a dramatic primary bath, dressing room, or private retreat. Rich with original detail, generous proportions, and room to evolve, this is a classic Berkeley home ready for its next chapter. Single-family homes: “Home Energy Score of 1."
Property Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub-type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Shingle / Craftsman
- Year built
- 1911
- Living area
- 2,593 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.14 acres
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- 3
- Days on market
- 2
- MLS® Listing#
- 41148440
Property Features
- Appliances
- Gas Water Heater
- Cooling
- None
- Heating
- Gravity
- Flooring
- Hardwood · Linoleum · Wood
- Fireplace
- Den · Dining Room · Living Room
- Pool
- None
- Parking
- Detached · Garage
- Laundry
- Main Level
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Lot features
- Level
- Construction
- Shingle Siding · Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Raised
- Roof
- Shingle
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Smoke Detector(s)
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
Financial Details
- HOA
- None
- Parcel number
- 52156427
Open Houses
- 2:00–4:30 PMAdd to calendar
- 2:00–4:30 PMAdd to calendar
- 2:00–4:30 PMAdd to calendar
Listing Courtesy: Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty - 5108837000
Presented by: Scott Leverette
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Berkeley Market Statistics
How this home compares to 270 active listings in Berkeley, CA
| Berkeley median | This listing | |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $1,000,000+ | $2,300,000 |
| Median days on market | 42 | 2 |
| Median Sq Ft | 1,871 | 2,593 |
| Median price / Sq Ft | $695 | $887 |
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Berkeley, CA.
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