This versatile Berkeley property offers charm, character, and endless potential in a prime location. Set on a 4,000 SqFt lot, this 2,282 SqFt home can be utilized either as a single family residence or as a duplex. There is also a detached 1 bed 1 bath cottage – perfect for guests, rental income, or the in-laws. A welcoming foyer features rich wood floors, a vintage lantern, and a classic wood banister staircase. The main-level unit offers tall ceilings, a bright living room with bay windows, crown molding, and pocket doors that open to a formal dining room with a stucco fireplace and built-ins. It also includes an eat-in kitchen, one bedroom, and a bathroom with a newer vanity and shower-over-tub. Upstairs, the second unit features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, a light-filed living room with a built-in shelving nook, and an updated kitchen with quartz counters, modern cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary bedroom has coved ceilings, a built-in cabinet, and a sunny bonus nook. A long driveway offers gated off-street parking, and laundry is located in the backyard storage area. Live in one unit, rent the others, or convert to a single-family home—this property offers unmatched flexibility in the heart of Berkeley. Open Sun 2–4 PM.
Property Details
Price:
$1,295,000
MLS #:
41100554
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Address:
1706 Fairview St
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
SOUTH BERKELEY
City:
Berkeley
Listed Date:
Jun 6, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
2,282
ZIP:
94703
Lot Size:
4,000 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1904
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School District:
Berkeley
Interior
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
Dining Room
Flooring
Laminate, Tile, Wood
Exterior
Garage Spaces
0.00
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard
Parking Features
None
Parking Spots
3.00
Pool Features
None
Roof
Shingle
Sewer
Public Sewer
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Community
- Address1706 Fairview St Berkeley CA
- SubdivisionSOUTH BERKELEY
- CityBerkeley
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94703
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1706 Fairview St
Berkeley, CA
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