455 Arlington Ave

Make your mark on this gorgeous 1926 Tudor/Spanish Revival in a wonderful Berkeley location, just steps from the upper Kensington shops. Step through the plank door with its decorative nail studs, a period treasure, into an entry with a coat closet and soft ceiling lighting. Beyond it, the living and dining rooms are the showstoppers, with vaulted wood-plank ceilings and hardwood floors. A sculpted fireplace with gas insert is flanked by two divided-light windows. French doors open to a charming petite balcony and frame lovely partial Bay views, as do the west-facing dining room windows. Spanish tile brings Old World warmth to the spacious kitchen, which includes a washer and dryer. A second set of French doors opens to a flagstone courtyard, perfect for outdoor dining. A split-level flight of stairs leads to a hall bathroom, two bedrooms (one with a fireplace), and a primary suite with en suite bath. Every room has its own special view, but the most captivating is the koi pond seen from the light-filled primary bedroom. A glass-pane door leads to the backyard, where you can carry your morning coffee to a stone bench overlooking the mesmerizing koi. Water-loving plants ring the pond, and morning light dances across the surface, creating a magical spot for respite and reflection. The landscaped grounds also include an ornamental olive tree, two citrus trees, climbing vines, and lush plantings. This one-of-a-kind property offers period details, a great layout, beautiful outdoor spaces, and opportunity! Bring your vision for updates and some deferred maintenance, though many improvements are already in place: a newer roof (2019), water heater (~2022), copper supply plumbing, seismic safety shutoff, 200 AMP electrical service, and no active knob and tube wiring. Home energy score is 4. This coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood is just 5 minutes from Solano Avenue shops and 10 minutes from UC Berkeley, close to parks, restaurants, and cafes, with easy commute options.

Current Status

Active - Coming Soon

Original Price

$995,000

List Price

$995,000

On Market Date

Oct 16, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Thousand Oaks

Zip Code

94707

MLS ID

41151411

APN

62294049

Year Built

1926

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

3

Bath

2

Parking

1

Detached, Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

1,663

SQ FT Source

Other

Lot SQ FT

5,900.0

Lot Acres

0.14 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Laminate Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Skylight(s)

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure, Disclosure Package Avail

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Back, Terraced Up, Landscape Back

Flooring

Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile

Foundation

Fire Place

Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Laundry

Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen

Upper Level

Laundry Facility, Main Entry

Main Level

Other

Views

Bay, Bay Bridge

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Spanish, Tudor

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Back, Terraced Up, Landscape Back

Location

Sloped Up, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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