Listing Agent: Gretchen Roethle      Broker/Office: Salt & Pine Real Estate
1236 Allston Way Berkeley CA 94702
$ 1,195,000
  3   |    2   |    1412 Sq Feet

Listing ID

#41144004

Status

Active

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Property Style

Contemporary

County

Alameda

Neighborhood

POETS CORNER

Year Built

1915

Days on website

1

Description
Set in Berkeley’s beloved Poets Corner, this immaculate Scandinavian-inspired modern home is a rare convergence of extraordinary design, effortless livability, and one of the city’s most cherished neighborhoods. From the moment you enter, the home feels expansive, calm, and beautifully considered. Soaring 11-foot ceilings and abundant natural light give the approximately 1,412-square-foot interior a remarkable sense of volume, while warm wood tones, clean architectural lines, and thoughtfully selected finishes create an atmosphere that is both striking and deeply inviting. At the heart of the home is a beautifully designed kitchen featuring custom wood cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, open shelving, sculptural lighting, and a dramatic Heath tiled backsplash. The adjoining living and dining spaces unfold toward an expansive glass door, dissolving the boundary between indoors and out and creating the kind of seamless connection to the garden that defines the very best of California living. The floor plan delivers everything buyers hope to find: three bedrooms, two beautifully finished baths, generous open living space, and a serene primary suite. Beyond the main house, a detached studio offers the ideal setting for a home office, creative space, gym, or quiet retreat. Every inch feels intentional. Every finish feels cohesive. And everything—from the modern heat-pump system to the exceptional indoor-outdoor flow—has been designed to make daily life feel simpler, more comfortable, and considerably more beautiful. All of this just moments from Strawberry Creek Park, neighborhood cafés, markets, and community destinations that make this pocket of Berkeley so special. Immaculate, efficient, and unlike anything else on the Berkeley market—this is the rare home that truly checks every box, then adds a few you didn’t know you needed. HES 10.
Location
Financial Information
List Price:  $ 1195000
Property Features
Appliances:  Dryer, Washer
Construction Materials:  Stucco
Flooring:  Tile
Levels:  One
Lot Features:  Garden, Yard
Patio And Porch Features:  Deck, Patio
Roof:  Metal
City:  Berkeley
Listed By:   Gretchen Roethle   Salt & Pine Real Estate 
Co-listed by
Shannon Mitchell  
CA Lic#