Karthiga Anandan Presents
CHARMING THOUSAND OAKS HOME
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$1,498,000
664 Vincente Avenue, Berkeley
Property Details
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Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Footage
2,426 sq ft
Neighborhood
Thousand Oaks
This handsome and private Thousand Oaks home exudes charm and character and is located in one of Berkeley's most sought-after neighborhoods. The light-filled layout offers comfortable living spaces with a natural flow throughout. The spacious living room features beautiful divided-light windows and opens seamlessly to a generous
dining room. The sunny kitchen includes a skylight and an attached breakfast nook. Three well-proportioned bedrooms are located on the main level, two of which open onto the upper deck.
The lower level offers flexibility, featuring a bedroom, living area, and an additional room, along with a bonus area and utility/storage space. With its own private entrance, this level presents a variety of possibilities-ideal for a home office, guest quarters, a teen retreat, extended family living, or a creative space.
The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped, and the rear yard provides ample space for play or gardening. The lower deck includes two large areas perfect for entertaining. This home offers space and versatility for a variety of lifestyles, all just minutes from shops and restaurants on Solano Avenue, Kensington Circle, the
Sunday Farmer's Market, and transportation.
dining room. The sunny kitchen includes a skylight and an attached breakfast nook. Three well-proportioned bedrooms are located on the main level, two of which open onto the upper deck.
The lower level offers flexibility, featuring a bedroom, living area, and an additional room, along with a bonus area and utility/storage space. With its own private entrance, this level presents a variety of possibilities-ideal for a home office, guest quarters, a teen retreat, extended family living, or a creative space.
The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped, and the rear yard provides ample space for play or gardening. The lower deck includes two large areas perfect for entertaining. This home offers space and versatility for a variety of lifestyles, all just minutes from shops and restaurants on Solano Avenue, Kensington Circle, the
Sunday Farmer's Market, and transportation.
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Neighborhood
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Solano Avenue stretches along the meeting point of Albany and Berkeley, a historic corridor that has evolved from a small early-20th-century streetcar route into one of the East Bay’s most beloved walkable districts. The avenue has long served as a community gathering spine — first for commuters riding the Key System trains, and later for generations of residents drawn to its neighborhood scale, human-powered pace, and sense of local pride.
Today, Solano retains that intimate, small-town feel while offering the cultural depth and diversity the East Bay is known for. The streetscape blends preserved historic storefronts with thoughtful contemporary design, creating an environment that feels both grounded and forward-looking. It’s a place where weekend strolls, daily errands, and evening outings all happen on foot, reinforcing a strong, connected community.
Architecture along and around the Solano corridor reflects the layered history of Berkeley and Albany. Classic Craftsman bungalows, early-century cottages, Tudor Revival homes, and Spanish Mediterranean residences line the tree-shaded side streets. You’ll also find pockets of Mid-Century Modern design and a few striking Art Deco commercial facades that nod to the avenue’s growth in the 1920s–40s. The mix gives the neighborhood a rich visual texture — charming, eclectic, and unmistakably East Bay.
Beyond the avenue itself, the surrounding hills and residential blocks offer leafy views, strong schools, and quick access to nearby parks, UC Berkeley, major transit lines, and the wider Bay Area. It’s a neighborhood where life feels both relaxed and deeply connected — a modern community with historic roots and a timeless sense of place.
Today, Solano retains that intimate, small-town feel while offering the cultural depth and diversity the East Bay is known for. The streetscape blends preserved historic storefronts with thoughtful contemporary design, creating an environment that feels both grounded and forward-looking. It’s a place where weekend strolls, daily errands, and evening outings all happen on foot, reinforcing a strong, connected community.
Architecture along and around the Solano corridor reflects the layered history of Berkeley and Albany. Classic Craftsman bungalows, early-century cottages, Tudor Revival homes, and Spanish Mediterranean residences line the tree-shaded side streets. You’ll also find pockets of Mid-Century Modern design and a few striking Art Deco commercial facades that nod to the avenue’s growth in the 1920s–40s. The mix gives the neighborhood a rich visual texture — charming, eclectic, and unmistakably East Bay.
Beyond the avenue itself, the surrounding hills and residential blocks offer leafy views, strong schools, and quick access to nearby parks, UC Berkeley, major transit lines, and the wider Bay Area. It’s a neighborhood where life feels both relaxed and deeply connected — a modern community with historic roots and a timeless sense of place.
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