1701 Portland Ave, Berkeley

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After 64 years in one family, this property (known by the neighbors as "the piano house") is ready for its next chapter. The neighborhood is a Walker’s Paradise per WalkScore® , perfectly located between bustling Solano Avenue restaurants and shops, and Kensington Circle with its wonderful Sunday Farmer’s Market. The house sits on a sunny corner lot with the neighborhood's signature boulder outcropping and namesake oak trees in the backyard. The living room has a largely traditional feel, with newly refinished parquet floors, a fireplace, bookshelves, and southwest-facing windows to catch the sunsets. Yet it has some surprising modern twists, like the cosmic round window that beautifully showcases "the rock". The dining room is especially cozy at night with warm wainscotting and a dramatically-lit wood ceiling. Sliding doors to the patio bring in light and make outdoor dining a breeze. The kitchen has granite countertops, a new stainless range and refrigerator (2025), and connects on either side to the dining room and the family room. The family room features a wall of custom Mid-century style cabinets and wrap-around windows overlooking the tranquil yard. A powder room, laundry room, and pantry complete the first floor. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms and a bath, plus a primary suite. The primary bathroom, complete with sliding doors to what was originally an outdoor deck, is ripe for a spa-type renovation. The lower level has a home office with interior and exterior access, and a full bath. A long driveway and garage provide plenty of parking and storage space. 

2202 sq. ft. per public record

2657 sq. ft. measured