$725,000
OPEN SUN 2PM - 4PM

Estimated payment $4,645/month

Total Views 389
1 Bed
1 Bath
704 Sq Ft
$1,030 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wood Siding
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • Cottage
  • 4-minute walk to James Kenney Community Center

About This Home

Step into a rare piece of Berkeley history with the Joseph Alphonso House, a preserved Workman’s Cottage built circa 1878 and designated a city landmark in 1992. Compact in scale yet accented with Victorian detail, these homes were built for artisans and tradespeople; today, few remain, making this a cherished link to the city’s past. This one-bedroom, one-bath residence offers 704 sq ft on a 3,113 sq ft lot, raised above the street to guard against flooding. Inside, it lives larger than its footprint suggests, with a sleeping loft, custom office nook, and smart storage including pop-out shelves, and a built-in armoire. Over $170,000 in upgrades blend historic character with modern comfort. A full foundation replacement with seismic strengthening and new windows provide security, while a renovated kitchen showcases a BlueStar range, Miele hood, Kohler sink, Hansgrohe faucet, and Neolith countertops. Additional updates include smart lighting, landscaping, fresh paint, and millwork. Outdoors, a picket-fenced front garden welcomes, while the private backyard offers irrigated beds, a fig tree, lawn, shed studio, and basement storage. Minutes from Fourth Street, the Gilman District, and transit, this is a rare chance to own a Berkeley landmark.

Listing Agent

Megan Micco

License #01930373 Listed on: 09/03/2025

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1878

Lot Details

  • 3,113 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by C.W. Davis
  • West Berkeley Subdivision, Joseph Alphonse House Floorplan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1878

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1878
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: West Berkeley
  • Directions: East on University; North on Sixth
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Laminate
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: C.W. Davis
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, See Remarks
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3113

Map

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 For Sale $725,000 -- $1,030 / Sq Ft
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