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A Rare Restored Victorian in the Heart of Berkeley
By David Higgins, Founder & Realtor | October 28, 2026

A Victorian restored to so refined a level, with all systems updated, is a rare find. This one-of-a-kind Berkeley Victorian condo lives like a single-family home on a quiet, tree-lined street, pairing period architecture with modern design and the highest-quality finishes. Elevated ceilings throughout create generous proportions, and oak floors and radiant heat run through every room.

Outside, this Berkeley Victorian’s pristine façade is rich in period character, with fish-scale shingles and a two-story angled bay. Set above the street for privacy, the home is reached by a grand staircase leading to a covered porch and transom-topped entry. Beyond the porch, an expansive stone patio and Sunset Magazine-worthy gardens sit within the home’s deeded area, ideal for morning coffee or evening gatherings. An additional common outdoor area and gardens lie behind the home.

The living room features custom built-ins, crisp crown molding, design-forward chandeliers, and large windows with custom shades. The open kitchen offers custom stone counters, custom cabinetry, artisan tile backsplash, a dual-basin stainless sink, and a center island with designer pendants, flowing into a dining area with neighborhood views. Two bedrooms share this level, including a rear bedroom with a skylight and wonderful mid-day light. A full bath with shower over tub and wainscoting, plus a dedicated laundry closet with full-size stacked appliances, complete the floor.

Upstairs, the private primary suite is a true retreat. Step onto the balcony for treetop and rooftop views across Berkeley. A large walk-in closet leads to a spa-inspired bath with artisan walk-in shower, penny-tile floor, vertical subway tile, dual-sink custom oak vanity, and custom lighting. A flex space for a home office, studio, or playroom and additional storage round out the suite.

A BERKELEY VICTORIAN NEAR ASHBY BART

This Berkeley Victorian is just blocks from Ashby BART and close to neighborhood coffee shops and restaurants, with a Walk Score of 93 and Bike Score of 98 (WalkScore.com).

A NOTE FROM DAVID

A restored Victorian is only as good as the work behind its walls, and here every system has been updated to match the beauty of the façade. Radiant heat, oak floors, and elevated ceilings run through every room, and the primary suite upstairs feels like its own retreat. To find this level of restoration blocks from Ashby BART is rare. And if you’re wondering if it’s a good time to buy, read my recent market update post here.

HOME HIGHLIGHTS

— Rare 1908 Victorian restored to a refined level with all systems updated
— 3 bedrooms and 2 baths
— Approximately 1,750 square feet on a 6,786-square-foot lot
— Condo that lives like a single-family home
— Pristine façade rich in Victorian detail, elevated above the street
— Elevated ceilings, oak floors, and radiant heat throughout
— Open kitchen with custom stone counters, center island, and artisan tile backsplash
— Rear bedroom with skylight and wonderful mid-day light
— Private upper-level primary suite with view balcony, walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath
— Flex space for office, studio, or playroom
— Dedicated laundry closet with full-size stacked appliances
— Expansive stone patio and Sunset Magazine-worthy gardens within the deeded area
— Additional common outdoor area and gardens behind the home
— Blocks from Ashby BART; Walk Score 93 and Bike Score 98 (WalkScore.com)

LIKE TO SEE THIS HOME?

Schedule a private showing. Contact us at (510) 698 2678 or [email protected].

1629 Harmon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Offered at $1,289,000

3 bedrooms, 2 baths | 1,884 sq ft | 6,786 sq ft lot | Built 1908

David Higgins, Founder & Realtor | DRE #01281543