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 Details
Price:
$2,300,000
MLS #:
41148440
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
ELMWOOD
Listed Date:
Sep 16, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,593
Lot Size:
5,984 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1911
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
GWH
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Flooring
LAM, WOOD
Heating
GH
Levels
U
Exterior
Architectural Style
CRF
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
WOD
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Roof
SHN
Financial
Map
Community
- Address2731 Prince St Berkeley CA
- SubdivisionELMWOOD
- CityBerkeley
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94705
Subdivisions in Berkeley
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Berkeley as of Sep 23, 2026
116
Single Family Listed
41
Avg DOM
706
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,852,152
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the ELMWOOD subdivision, 2731 Prince St Berkeley CA is a Single Family for sale in Berkeley, CA, 94705. It is listed for $2,300,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,593 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1911. The current price per square foot is $887. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Berkeley is $706. The average listing price for Single Family in Berkeley is $1,852,152.
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