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Lofty, Leafy, and ACME Bread-Walkable—Berkeley Whimsy with a Balcony and a Secret Garden
$995,000
1622 Belvedere Avenue, Berkeley
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Declan Spring & Denitsa Shopova
Declan Spring & Denitsa Shopova
Lofty, Leafy, and ACME Bread-Walkable—Berkeley Whimsy with a Balcony and a Secret Garden
Tucked on a friendly street, this isn’t your ordinary 1940s Berkeley home—it’s a whimsical mid-century reimagine. A simple front gable and covered porch keep things classic, but step inside and it’s all about the unexpected. The living space opens up with cathedral ceilings and exposed rafters, giving you that rustic lodge-meets-urban loft vibe. Beneath it all? Warm hardwood floors that tie the space together with an easy, timeless feel. Upstairs, the primary suite is your private retreat with a west facing balcony made for morning coffee, evening wine, and sneaky midday sun breaks. The backyard is a sweet little sanctuary: a gravel path looping through mature plantings in the shade of a Redwood. Rustic and playful, practical and stylish, cozy and airy—all at once. And the location? It hits the sweet spot! Wander to Acme Bread, and grab a dinner bottle at Kermit Lynch on the same block. Cedar Rose Park is your outdoor living room; the Ohlone Greenway is your easy bike path for errands, exercise, or leisure. Green thumbs will love Westbrae Nursery, and Berkeley Bowl West is a quick ride away. Just a ½ mile to North Berkeley BART and with a Walk Score® 84 and Bike Score® 97 leave the car in the garage, perhaps forever!
*Neither Seller, Broker, nor Agents verify nor guarantee sq. footage, nor bedroom count
- 2 bedrooms - 1 upstairs, and 1 downstairs
- 2 bathrooms, and plumbing for an additional ½ bathroom
- Primary suite with west facing private balcony
- Built in 1940, per public record
- 1,523 sq ft of living space, per measured floorplan*
- Attached 1 car garage with additional storage space
- Refinished oak floors
- New carpet installed 2025
- Fully repainted interior 2025
- Roof installed 2024
- Water heater installed 2024
- Sewer lateral compliant
- Nearby to Cedar Rose Park and Ohlone Greenway
- 0.5 miles to North Berkeley BART
- Walk Score® 84 and Bike Score® 97—leave the car in the garage, perhaps forever!
*Neither Seller, Broker, nor Agents verify nor guarantee sq. footage, nor bedroom count
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Neighborhood
Positioned along the city's northern edge, the Westbrae neighborhood in Berkeley offers residents a unique residential experience that balances Berkeley's intellectual heritage with a deeply connected natural environment. The neighborhood's proximity to Monterey Market and the surrounding North Berkeley arts district creates a vibrant community ecosystem that celebrates local culture and culinary diversity.
The area's geographical positioning provides extraordinary access to green spaces, with the Westbrae Community Garden and nearby regional parks offering residents unprecedented opportunities for urban agriculture and outdoor exploration. Historic craftsman homes and mid-century residential designs create an architectural landscape that tells the story of Berkeley's developmental history, while maintaining a forward-looking residential character that feels both timeless and contemporary.
What truly defines Westbrae is its ability to offer a residential experience that captures the essence of Berkeley's innovative spirit. The neighborhood represents a unique intersection of community, natural beauty, and intellectual curiosity—a place where the boundaries between urban living and natural exploration blur into a distinctive residential ecosystem.
The area's geographical positioning provides extraordinary access to green spaces, with the Westbrae Community Garden and nearby regional parks offering residents unprecedented opportunities for urban agriculture and outdoor exploration. Historic craftsman homes and mid-century residential designs create an architectural landscape that tells the story of Berkeley's developmental history, while maintaining a forward-looking residential character that feels both timeless and contemporary.
What truly defines Westbrae is its ability to offer a residential experience that captures the essence of Berkeley's innovative spirit. The neighborhood represents a unique intersection of community, natural beauty, and intellectual curiosity—a place where the boundaries between urban living and natural exploration blur into a distinctive residential ecosystem.

Declan Spring

Denitsa Shopova
KW Advisors
The Home Factor | Licensed Assistant
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- #02137852
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- 510.220.1634
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Declan Spring

Denitsa Shopova
KW Advisors
The Home Factor | Licensed Assistant
- DRE:
- #02137852
- Mobile:
- 510.220.1634
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