Presented by Marla Moresi-Valdes
Golden Duplex with Renovated Craftsman Home Plus Cottage!
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$2,995,000
2518-2518 1/2 Etna Street, Berkeley
Property Overview
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Ideally situated on a quiet, tree-lined block in the coveted Elmwood neighborhood, this stunning property features a meticulously renovated 3,190 square foot Craftsman-style residence, as well as a vacant 1,545 square foot cottage. Originally built in 1908, the main house underwent a head-to-toe transformation in 2024, replacing all systems and blending iconic architectural features with modern amenities.
The resulting home features European French Oak hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, a modern oversized kitchen with a quartz center island, Thermador appliances, and a breakfast bar that opens to a cozy family room. Upstairs, four sizable bedrooms and three remodeled bathrooms offer spacious private retreats, including an elegant primary suite. Throughout the house, bespoke custom finishes, such as aged-bronze fixtures, marble-topped vanities, and beaded glass sconces, accentuate its rich history.
At the rear of the property, a wood-shingled, two-story cottage includes an expansive living room, eat-in kitchen with skylights, and an en-suite bedroom on the second floor, adding flexibility for expanded living space for an au pair, family compound, or an amazing opportunity for rental income.
Main Residence – 2518 Etna St.
Enter the main house through a Craftsman-era, street facing façade with covered porch. The formal entry foyer features new chocolate-toned flooring, under tall ceilings with modern lighting and a staircase on the right.
To the left find a formal living room with rustic bronze pendant lighting and iconic bay windows. The living room flows through to a gracious formal dining room, with a bright south-facing window under coved ceilings.
To the right find a spacious family room with appealing built-in window seat. The space is accentuated by a white quartz-topped breakfast bar with pendant lighting overhead, which opens to a beautifully remodeled chefs’ kitchen.
Located at the rear of the house, the eat-in kitchen boasts a full suite of Thermador stainless-steel appliances, including a double-door refrigerator with freezer below, six-burner gas range/oven, professional hood, dishwasher, and microwave.
The kitchen is centered around a white quartz-topped island with seating, highlighted by a contemporary chandelier overhead. With an abundance of well-designed cabinetry, the kitchen also includes open shelving, subway tile backsplash, Shaw’s oversized sink and a built-in desk. To the left a large walk-in pantry, and a gracious powder room with distinctive hexagon tile flooring, and a Room & Board walnut vanity complete the space.
A large deck off the rear of the kitchen extends the kitchen into an outdoor space, ideal for soaking in the sun and outdoor dining.
Upstairs four generously proportioned bedroom retreats offer large windows, ample light, hardwood flooring and spacious built-in closets with aged bronze fixtures.
Across the hall, two beautifully remodeled full bathrooms feature porcelain square mosaic flooring, subway tiles, and Pottery Barn vanities with Carrara marble countertops. The first bathroom includes a shower over the tub with Kohler fixtures while the second includes a shower stall with glass enclosure.
Continue down the hall, past a well-appointed laundry area with ample storage and large front-loading GE machines. At the end of the hall, find the sumptuous primary suite, featuring an elegant en-suite bathroom with a walk-in closet, a white-washed walnut dual sink vanity, beige porcelain tile flooring, a stone-surround tile shower, and a separate toilet room.
An external staircase from the kitchen sundeck leads to bonus rooms at the street level, including a workout room with a separate entrance and an additional full bathroom with shower.
Cottage – 2518 ½ Etna
Head to the rear of the property to find a wood-shingled craftsman originally built in 1915, fronted by an enclosed private garden, with raised Trex decking, surrounded by mature plantings.
Step inside the cottage into a custom-designed open great room, with hardwood floors and leaded-glass windows on three sides, creating a unique open living space. The vintage room includes a wood-burning stove, built-in bookshelves, and recessed lighting overhead. A large built-in desk lines the far end of the room, and a giant picture window overlooks the garden.
Walk past the great room to an eat-in kitchen, with a dining nook to the left, and galley kitchen on the right topped by two skylights. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas range/oven, Bosch dishwasher, an exposed brick wall, and opens on the far end to an outdoor deck with lemon tree and room for grilling.
Step past a half bath in the great room to head upstairs leading to an en-suite bedroom, with expansive walk-in closet, tiled bathroom with shower over tub, large bedroom with built-in bed, a full suite of custom-made storage spaces, and abundant light from multiple windows in every direction.
Prime Location
Head outside and you are in one of the most coveted walkable neighborhoods in Berkeley. A quick stroll to the coveted Elmwood Shopping District featuring over seventy independently owned restaurants and shops, and just a 15-minute walk to the heralded UC Berkeley Campus. With 4,735 square feet of living space in two separate homes, this unique and flexible property presents a rare opportunity to create an amazing living experience in the heart of Berkeley!
Main house
- Total renovation in 2024, upgrading and replacing all systems.
- New Plumbing.
- New Electrical.
- New Water Heater.
- New Nest Thermostat with dual heating from two new furnaces; ground level furnace services main floor, while attic furnace services upper floor.
- Renovated Kitchen with center island and breakfast bar with Thermador appliances, Eternal Calacatta Gold countertops, Shaws Fireclay sink with Kohler fixtures in bronze, and seeded glass sconces in oil rubbed bronze.
- 3.5 Remodeled Bathrooms with porcelain tile flooring and quartz countertops.
- Aged-bronze door fixtures, throughout.
- New laundry area and linen closet, upper hallway.
- New light fixtures, throughout.
- Custom painting, throughout.
- Bonus fitness room with additional full bathroom, ground floor.
- 1908 Craftsman maintains historic details including coved ceilings, trim, leaded glass windows, formal dining and living rooms.
Additional Property Features:
- Two homes on one parcel, with combined living space of 4,735 square feet.
- One car garage in main house with additional space(s) for off street parking for three additional cars.
- Large basement under main house includes laundry facilities for cottage and an abundance of storage.
- Property qualifies as a “Golden Duplex” which is fully exempt from rent control ordinance if owner resides in one of the units.
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Neighborhood
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The much sought-after neighborhood of Elmwood has a rich architectural history. Early 20th-century houses, estates, and some of the more notable homes designed by prominent turn-of-the-century Bay Area architect Julia Morgan can be found in this neighborhood.
Elmwood's shopping district on College Avenue in Berkeley offers old-fashioned shops, access to the Rockridge Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), grocery stores, bookshops, and flower stands. Restaurants, a movies theater, and a bakery are all a short walk away.
The local shopping district centered on the intersection of College and Ashby avenues is a bustling hive of activity, featuring an array of gourmet eateries, boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants. Residents of Elmwood also enjoy an easy walk to public transportation, a library, and parks. For an only-in-Elmwood, experience, visit Mrs. Dalloway's, a shop that combines a bookstore and garden supplies, or Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, a Berkeley city landmark that houses a three-screen cinema.
In terms of hyperlocal culture, Julia Morgan Theatre offers camps and classes as well as performances of music, dance, and theater throughout the year.
The Claremont neighborhood straddles the Berkeley and Oakland borders and features lush landscaping, curving streets that hug the canyon hills, and open space. Homes on the leafy side streets provide old-fashioned Berkeley elegance, with turn-of-the-century brown shingles, revivals, prairie, custom contemporary, and Tudor-styled structures offering residents a place to call home within the landscaped confines.
The landmark of this area is the majestic Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, a vast Victorian edifice perched on 22 acres in the hills. Three outdoor pools, 10 tennis courts, a full-service spa, a fitness club, and three onsite restaurants deliver stunning views, and the resort has become popular with generations of locals as a luxurious getaway.
The Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is 208 acres of open space managed by the East Bay Regional Park District and more than 200 acres outside of the canyon owned by the University of California, Berkeley. Garber Park, a 13-acre oak-and-bay-tree woodland south of Claremont Avenue, is owned by the city of Oakland. Trails reward ambitious hikers with panoramic views of San Francisco Bay.
Elmwood's shopping district on College Avenue in Berkeley offers old-fashioned shops, access to the Rockridge Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), grocery stores, bookshops, and flower stands. Restaurants, a movies theater, and a bakery are all a short walk away.
The local shopping district centered on the intersection of College and Ashby avenues is a bustling hive of activity, featuring an array of gourmet eateries, boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants. Residents of Elmwood also enjoy an easy walk to public transportation, a library, and parks. For an only-in-Elmwood, experience, visit Mrs. Dalloway's, a shop that combines a bookstore and garden supplies, or Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, a Berkeley city landmark that houses a three-screen cinema.
In terms of hyperlocal culture, Julia Morgan Theatre offers camps and classes as well as performances of music, dance, and theater throughout the year.
The Claremont neighborhood straddles the Berkeley and Oakland borders and features lush landscaping, curving streets that hug the canyon hills, and open space. Homes on the leafy side streets provide old-fashioned Berkeley elegance, with turn-of-the-century brown shingles, revivals, prairie, custom contemporary, and Tudor-styled structures offering residents a place to call home within the landscaped confines.
The landmark of this area is the majestic Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, a vast Victorian edifice perched on 22 acres in the hills. Three outdoor pools, 10 tennis courts, a full-service spa, a fitness club, and three onsite restaurants deliver stunning views, and the resort has become popular with generations of locals as a luxurious getaway.
The Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is 208 acres of open space managed by the East Bay Regional Park District and more than 200 acres outside of the canyon owned by the University of California, Berkeley. Garber Park, a 13-acre oak-and-bay-tree woodland south of Claremont Avenue, is owned by the city of Oakland. Trails reward ambitious hikers with panoramic views of San Francisco Bay.
Marla Moresi-Valdes
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