Nestled on a cozy, treelined street in the historic Elmwood district, 2910 Hillegass Avenue offers comfort, charm, and convenience.
A professionally landscaped garden and sprawling front porch welcome you to this classic brown shingle home – a hallmark of Berkeley’s rich architectural history. The building comprises 4 separate units, each with their own private deck and storage area.
Unit #2 sits at the front of the building, just steps from the entry. Inside, you’ll be charmed by high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a row of bay windows, flooding the living room with natural light. The palm trees out front provide shade and privacy.
The entire unit has been tastefully updated with modern comforts, including central air conditioning, an upgraded furnace, a new water heater (2023), and thoughtful soundproofing. The meticulously renovated kitchen includes custom soft-close cabinetry, painted ceramic tiles, and stone countertops. Saltillo floor tile provides warmth and character. The bathroom features Porcelanosa tiles, a concrete-topped custom vanity, and an extra-quiet exhaust fan. Sliding glass doors lead out to the sunny rear deck.
The building offers extensive upgrades as well, including electrical, plumbing, seismic, and drainage improvements, smart-irrigated drought-tolerant landscaping, and full sewer compliance.
Located in Berkeley’s lively Elmwood district, this home is minutes to College Avenue, UC Berkeley campus, and Rockridge BART. With a neighborhood WalkScore® of 96, the Elmwood provides easy access to an array of amenities, including shops, restaurants, cafés, and grocery stores as well as a library, post office, and movie theater. It is also conveniently situated near several beautiful nature spaces, including Codornices Park, Berkeley Rose Garden, and the UC Botanical Garden.
Features:
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
756 sq. ft. (per public record)
Rear private deck
Kitchen upgrades include:
Painted ceramic Makoo tiles by Bedrosian
Stone countertops by Caesarstone
Bosch dishwasher
Chef’s quality cooktop and oven by Dacor
Extra quiet down draft vent
Blanco stainless steel sink
High-end German faucet
Custom soft-close cabinetry by Custom Kitchen
Bathroom upgrades include:
Porcelanosa tile shower surround
Solid concrete vanity top
Marble tile backsplash
Extra quiet exhaust fan by Panasonic
Kohler fixtures
Unit upgrades include:
Central air conditioning surrounded by a custom redwood enclosure
New furnace (2015)
New water heater (2023)
Custom soundproofing in the living room, bedroom, and kitchen
Dimmable LED light fixtures
New electrical panel (2022)
Building upgrades include:
Professionally designed low-water garden with a smart irrigation system
Beautiful and drought-tolerant Kurapia grass
Seismic improvements (2018)
Drainage improvements, including sub-surface drainage by AllSeasons construction (2024)
Re-piping of horizontal pipes from galvanized to copper (2019)
