1421 Cornell Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
- $1,475,000
- 2
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,481
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $1,475,000
- List Price
- $995,000
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 41137914
- Closing Date
- Jul 14, 2026
- Year Built
- 1941
- Property Type
- Detached
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 1,481
- Lot Size
- 2,475
- Acres
- 0.06
- County
- Alameda
- Subdivision
- Westbrae
Property Description
Thoughtfully reimagined in 2026 under the guidance of a professional designer, this charming 2++ BR, 2 BA Westbrae bungalow pairs classic 1941 character w/fresh, modern style. The all-new chef’s kitchen features custom sage cabinetry, leathered granite counters, a handmade tile backsplash, a workstation sink w/brass fixtures, open shelving + a professional-grade range. The split-level floor plan provides great flexibility + separation of space: a lovely living room w/hardwood floors, a vintage tile-framed fireplace + French doors to the magical backyard, along w/a formal dining room and a sunny breakfast nook on the main level; 2 spacious BRs + an elegant, updated BA upstairs; and 2 versatile bonus rooms (office/guest/hobby), a stylishly remodeled full BA (2026) + a laundry room on the lower level w/its own entrance. Fresh paint inside + out, new lighting throughout, and BESO compliance w/ Home Energy Score of 8. Outside, flagstone patios, mature plantings + multiple seating areas create a tranquil garden retreat. All this, less than ½ mile to Westbrae’s shops, cafes + markets, and 0.8 miles to N Berkeley BART. With a Walk Score of 89 and a perfect Bike Score of 100, this is Berkeley living at its finest!
Additional Information
- Style
- Traditional
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer
- Exterior
- Stucco
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplace Features
- Living Room
- Flooring
- Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Vinyl
- Kitchen Features
- Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen
- Laundry Features
- Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
- Lot Description
- Level, Landscaped
- Total Number of Rooms
- 9
- Parking Features
- None
- Pool Type
- None
- Roof
- Composition Shingles
- Water Sewer
- Public
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Listing courtesy of Robert Parker from Compass. 510-388-4154
Selling Office: Compass.
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