2605 Hilgard Ave Berkeley CA 94709 | MLS #41147872
On the market for the first time in nearly 50 years, this classic 1925 Craftsman presents a rare opportunity in one of Berkeley’s most desirable locations. Set on a beautiful tree-lined street just a few blocks north of the UC Berkeley campus, the home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,763 square feet of living space*, and a nicely proportioned lot of nearly 5,000 square feet*. The home features spacious living and dining rooms, nicely sized bedrooms, and original Craftsman character throughout. An upstairs bedroom enjoys peekaboo views toward San Francisco, with additional glimpses from the living room. Out back, a terraced yard offers plenty of room for gardening and outdoor living. A true fixer and compelling restoration opportunity, the property offers tremendous potential for a buyer ready to make it their own. A neighborhood walking path just down the block provides a direct connection toward campus, with the shops, restaurants, and amenities of North Berkeley close at hand. Bring your contractor, your creativity, and your vision. With its classic architecture, generous lot, and exceptional location, 2605 Hilgard is an exciting opportunity to create something special. *Per public record.
Property Details
Price:
$725,000
MLS #:
41147872
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
NORTH BERKELEY
Listed Date:
Sep 10, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,763
Lot Size:
4,750 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1925
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
NO
Flooring
SEE, WOOD
Heating
GH
Levels
U
Exterior
Architectural Style
TRD
Attached Garage YN
1
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
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BA, BR
Financial
Map
Community
- Address2605 Hilgard Ave Berkeley CA
- SubdivisionNORTH BERKELEY
- CityBerkeley
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94709
Subdivisions in Berkeley
- ALAMEDA COUNTY
- BERKELEY
- BERKELEY BOWL
- BERKELEY CENTRAL
- BERKELEY HILLS
- CENTRAL BERKELEY
- CENTRALBEY
- CLAREMONT
- CLAREMONT HILLS
- CLAREMONT/ELMWOD
- CRAGMONT
- ELMWOOD
- HAWTHORNE TERRAC
- LORIN
- MONTEREY/HOPKINS
- N BERKELEY
- N. CAMPUS
- NORTH BERKELEY
- NORTH CAMPUS
- NORTH CRAGMONT
- NORTH OF ASHBY
- NORTH-WEST BERK
- NORTH/WEST
- NORTHBELEY
- NORTHBRAE
- NORTHSIDE
- OCEANVIEW
- POETS CORNER
- ROCKRIDGE
- SAN PABLO PARK
- SOUTH BERKELEY
- SOUTH CAMPUS
- SOUTHBELEY
- SWBERKELEY
- THOUSAND OAKS
- UNIVERSITY GDNS
- WEST BERKELEY
- WESTBRAE
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Berkeley as of Sep 14, 2026
102
Single Family Listed
45
Avg DOM
664
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,803,242
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the NORTH BERKELEY subdivision, 2605 Hilgard Ave Berkeley CA is a Single Family for sale in Berkeley, CA, 94709. It is listed for $725,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,763 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1925. The current price per square foot is $411. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Berkeley is $664. The average listing price for Single Family in Berkeley is $1,803,242.
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Berkeley, CA
