1232 Talbot Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706
1232 Talbot Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706
1232 Talbot Ave, Berkeley, CA 94706
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Ivan Perez

Ivan Perez

+1(818) 242-6422
$879,000
Est. payment /mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
851 SqFt
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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 851 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,032

Subdivision Westbrae

MLS Listing ID 41149167

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1937

Lot Size 2,500 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Talbot Avenue sits in Berkeley's Westbrae neighborhood, where the streets are flat, the lots are deep, and neighbors still stop to talk on the sidewalk. For nearly ten years, this 1937 split-level has been home to the same family, a place where children took their first steps, friends gathered for dinner, and everyday routines became lasting memories. Set back behind a landscaped front garden, the home feels private and welcoming. Inside, original character is complemented by substantial improvements. Hardwood floors have been refinished, walls repaired and replastered, the interior freshly painted, and new light fixtures installed throughout. The eat-in kitchen pairs vintage charm with practical updates, including a classic Wedgewood stove, new quartz countertops, faucet, garbage disposal, satin nickel hardware, and engineered hardwood flooring. Cabinetry and shelving were reconfigured in 2021, and appliances include a Bosch dishwasher and updated refrigerator. A separate laundry room features new flooring over a rebuilt subfloor and an LG washer and dryer. The bathroom has been refreshed with a new vanity, faucet, mirror, lighting, and exhaust fan. Two bedrooms and an attached one-car garage complete the 851-square-foot main house. A detached office and studio at the rear of the property adds flexible usable space. Built out in 2021 with new windows, doors, and a skylight, it offers a dedicated setting for work, art, exercise, or retreat. Some of the home's most significant improvements are behind the walls. In 2026, the original knob-and-tube wiring was fully decommissioned and replaced. A new electric heat pump provides heating and air conditioning, while new attic insulation improves thermal performance. A new water heater was installed in 2023. Outside, the home has been freshly painted and fitted with new gutters. The generous, fully fenced backyard was regraded with new stonework, landscaping has been refreshed front and back, and fencing has been replaced along the rear and south property lines. The sellers have invested more than $130,000 in the property during their ownership, including approximately $90,000 in 2026. The result preserves the home's 1937 character while thoughtfully addressing its systems, surfaces, comfort, and efficiency. Home Energy Score of 8. BESO compliance pending.

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Area, Eat-in Kitchen

Heating Heat Pump

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Type None

Fireplace No

Exterior

Parking Features Garage, Off Street, One Space

Garage Spaces 1.0

Garage Description 1.0

Pool None

Total Parking Spaces 1

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Street Level

Story One

Entry Level One

Architectural Style Bungalow, Mediterranean

Level or Stories One

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 60240813

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange

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Ivan Perez

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