BERKELEY
Berkeley is a highly desirable location in the bay area. It is internationally known for UC Berkeley, it’s cultural diversity, progressive values, and good school system.
World-class restaurants, cafes, bookstores, movie theaters, and music/theatre venues make Berkeley an inspiring place to live. Tilden Regional Park, the largest of the many Berkeley outdoor areas, is located in North Berkeley, encompasses 2,065 miles of trails, meadows, and forests.
There are three BART stations throughout Berkeley and easy access to freeways.
Below are more detailed descriptions of the Berkeley neighborhoods.
BERKELEY HILLS
With its spectacular bay views, big trees, and many impressive homes, Berkeley Hills is a very desirable place to live. There are very few commercial businesses in the Hills, but there is a lot of hiking in its numerous parks. Architecturally, it’s a mix of house styles ranging from Craftsmen Bungalows to Mediterranean Villas.
THOUSAND OAKS
Located in the northern section of North Berkeley, this town was created with the hillside environment in mind, surrounded by lush plants, colorful flowers, and mature oak trees (thus the name). Many houses have sweeping views of the Bay.
Thousand Oaks is home to magnificent property, including superior Craftsman bungalows, brown shingled homes, and Spanish, Tudor, and French Provincial style period revivals.
Solano Avenue, the area’s commerce center, has an abundance of shops, restaurants, and an arthouse movie theater.
PANORAMIC HILL
Named “Berkeley’s most romantic neighborhood” by the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association, Panoramic Hills is a residential enclave near the university. Known for its rustic, natural landscape, canyons, pathways, winding roads, it’s an easy walk down to the university. The architecture is varied and includes a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home.
ELMWOOD
Elmwood is where you’ll see the famous shingled homes of Berkeley. Home to some of the finest Edwardian and Victorian architecture examples, Elmwood offers a self-contained community with its commercial street (an extension of Rockridge’s College Ave.) and access to two BART stations. It’s a very sought-after and high-priced area.
CLAREMONT
Claremont is the pinnacle of upscale Bay Area living. You’ll find stately homes, tree-lined streets, and hidden pathways very close to San Francisco and just a few minutes to College Avenue. Many of these impressive residences come with world-class gardens.
The area’s landmark building is the Claremont Club & Spa. Developed in 1915 as a fog-free getaway from San Francisco, those seeking an upscale getaway are attracted to the Club with a small commercial street with specialty shops and restaurants.
UC BERKELEY / SOUTHSIDE
South of the Berkeley Campus, this student-oriented area is colorful and vibrant, with an abundance of cafes, bookstores, and ethnic restaurants lining Telegraph Avenue and restored Victorians, shingled cottages, and upscale bungalow homes. Home to the infamous People’s Park, walking in the area is sure to bring back memories of photos seen in the protest photos of the ’60s and ’70s.
NORTHBRAE
Northbrae is known for its panoramic views, rock parks, and lush foliage in the Berkeley foothills. The original developer of the area was a member of the Sierra Club, and he promoted environmentally-oriented street plans to take advantage of the natural landscape. Community gems are Indian Rock Park and the Arlington Circle Fountain. The nearby Monterey Market is a desirable grocery boasting some of the best fresh produce in the Bay Area.
WESTBRAE
Located in North Berkeley around the intersection of Santa Fe and Gilman streets, it is home to more affordable housing than other areas of North Berkeley. You’ll find a beautiful community garden, parks, and playgrounds, making it an excellent place for young families.
OCEAN VIEW / FOURTH STREET / WEST BERKELEY
Investment and renovation have transformed this frontier area into the upscale Fourth Street retail district with its renowned restaurants and shops. You can’t miss Bette’s Oceanview Diner! Homes in the area are early Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, and older shingled cottages from the 1910s to the 1930s.
GOURMET GHETTO
This area includes some of the finest neighborhoods and restaurants in the Bay Area. The world-famous Chez Panisse restaurant is here as well as the original Peet’s.
Many architecturally notable homes in this area include detailed Queen Anne Victorians and Berkeley shingled-style homes. Near UC Berkeley, this area is particularly desirable among professors and those associated with the University.
CENTRAL BERKELEY
Central Berkeley offers residents a mixture of an urban vibe, quiet tree-lined streets, and many restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The south section of Central Berkeley is near Ashby BART.
The architecture consists of cottages, Craftsmen, and older Edwardian and Victorian homes. Many homes have extensive yards on flat and gently sloping land. Poet’s Corner in southwest Central Berkeley contains streets named after poets; Browning, Byron, Chaucer, Poe, to name a few.
SOUTH BERKELEY / LORIN
One of Berkeley’s most accessible and affordable neighborhoods, South Berkeley has witnessed a lot of renovation over the past several years. Welcoming parks and the addition of quite a few restaurants and cafes, this area have made it a desirable place to buy a home. You’ll find older bungalows and some glorious one- and two-story Victorians — home to the famous Berkeley Bowl grocery.
Ashby BART is within walking distance from many homes, and it hosts a popular flea market on the weekends. South Berkeley is a fun place to live.
BERKELEY
Berkeley is a highly desirable location in the bay area. It is internationally known for UC Berkeley, it’s cultural diversity, progressive values, and good school system.
World-class restaurants, cafes, bookstores, movie theaters, and music/theatre venues make Berkeley an inspiring place to live. Tilden Regional Park, the largest of the many Berkeley outdoor areas, is located in North Berkeley, encompasses 2,065 miles of trails, meadows, and forests.
There are three BART stations throughout Berkeley and easy access to freeways.
Below are more detailed descriptions of the Berkeley neighborhoods.
BERKELEY HILLS
With its spectacular bay views, big trees, and many impressive homes, Berkeley Hills is a very desirable place to live. There are very few commercial businesses in the Hills, but there is a lot of hiking in its numerous parks. Architecturally, it’s a mix of house styles ranging from Craftsmen Bungalows to Mediterranean Villas.
THOUSAND OAKS
Located in the northern section of North Berkeley, this town was created with the hillside environment in mind, surrounded by lush plants, colorful flowers, and mature oak trees (thus the name). Many houses have sweeping views of the Bay.
Thousand Oaks is home to magnificent property, including superior Craftsman bungalows, brown shingled homes, and Spanish, Tudor, and French Provincial style period revivals.
Solano Avenue, the area’s commerce center, has an abundance of shops, restaurants, and an arthouse movie theater.
PANORAMIC HILL
Named “Berkeley’s most romantic neighborhood” by the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association, Panoramic Hills is a residential enclave near the university. Known for its rustic, natural landscape, canyons, pathways, winding roads, it’s an easy walk down to the university. The architecture is varied and includes a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home.
ELMWOOD
Elmwood is where you’ll see the famous shingled homes of Berkeley. Home to some of the finest Edwardian and Victorian architecture examples, Elmwood offers a self-contained community with its commercial street (an extension of Rockridge’s College Ave.) and access to two BART stations. It’s a very sought-after and high-priced area.
CLAREMONT
Claremont is the pinnacle of upscale Bay Area living. You’ll find stately homes, tree-lined streets, and hidden pathways very close to San Francisco and just a few minutes to College Avenue. Many of these impressive residences come with world-class gardens.
The area’s landmark building is the Claremont Club & Spa. Developed in 1915 as a fog-free getaway from San Francisco, those seeking an upscale getaway are attracted to the Club with a small commercial street with specialty shops and restaurants.
UC BERKELEY / SOUTHSIDE
South of the Berkeley Campus, this student-oriented area is colorful and vibrant, with an abundance of cafes, bookstores, and ethnic restaurants lining Telegraph Avenue and restored Victorians, shingled cottages, and upscale bungalow homes. Home to the infamous People’s Park, walking in the area is sure to bring back memories of photos seen in the protest photos of the ’60s and ’70s.
NORTHBRAE
Northbrae is known for its panoramic views, rock parks, and lush foliage in the Berkeley foothills. The original developer of the area was a member of the Sierra Club, and he promoted environmentally-oriented street plans to take advantage of the natural landscape. Community gems are Indian Rock Park and the Arlington Circle Fountain. The nearby Monterey Market is a desirable grocery boasting some of the best fresh produce in the Bay Area.
WESTBRAE
Located in North Berkeley around the intersection of Santa Fe and Gilman streets, it is home to more affordable housing than other areas of North Berkeley. You’ll find a beautiful community garden, parks, and playgrounds, making it an excellent place for young families.
OCEAN VIEW / FOURTH STREET / WEST BERKELEY
Investment and renovation have transformed this frontier area into the upscale Fourth Street retail district with its renowned restaurants and shops. You can’t miss Bette’s Oceanview Diner! Homes in the area are early Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, and older shingled cottages from the 1910s to the 1930s.
GOURMET GHETTO
This area includes some of the finest neighborhoods and restaurants in the Bay Area. The world-famous Chez Panisse restaurant is here as well as the original Peet’s.
Many architecturally notable homes in this area include detailed Queen Anne Victorians and Berkeley shingled-style homes. Near UC Berkeley, this area is particularly desirable among professors and those associated with the University.
CENTRAL BERKELEY
Central Berkeley offers residents a mixture of an urban vibe, quiet tree-lined streets, and many restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The south section of Central Berkeley is near Ashby BART.
The architecture consists of cottages, Craftsmen, and older Edwardian and Victorian homes. Many homes have extensive yards on flat and gently sloping land. Poet’s Corner in southwest Central Berkeley contains streets named after poets; Browning, Byron, Chaucer, Poe, to name a few.
SOUTH BERKELEY / LORIN
One of Berkeley’s most accessible and affordable neighborhoods, South Berkeley has witnessed a lot of renovation over the past several years. Welcoming parks and the addition of quite a few restaurants and cafes, this area have made it a desirable place to buy a home. You’ll find older bungalows and some glorious one- and two-story Victorians — home to the famous Berkeley Bowl grocery.
Ashby BART is within walking distance from many homes, and it hosts a popular flea market on the weekends. South Berkeley is a fun place to live.
BERKELEY
Berkeley is a highly desirable location in the bay area. It is internationally known for UC Berkeley, it’s cultural diversity, progressive values, and good school system.
World-class restaurants, cafes, bookstores, movie theaters, and music/theatre venues make Berkeley an inspiring place to live. Tilden Regional Park, the largest of the many Berkeley outdoor areas, is located in North Berkeley, encompasses 2,065 miles of trails, meadows, and forests.
There are three BART stations throughout Berkeley and easy access to freeways.
Below are more detailed descriptions of the Berkeley neighborhoods.
BERKELEY HILLS
With its spectacular bay views, big trees, and many impressive homes, Berkeley Hills is a very desirable place to live. There are very few commercial businesses in the Hills, but there is a lot of hiking in its numerous parks. Architecturally, it’s a mix of house styles ranging from Craftsmen Bungalows to Mediterranean Villas.
THOUSAND OAKS
Located in the northern section of North Berkeley, this town was created with the hillside environment in mind, surrounded by lush plants, colorful flowers, and mature oak trees (thus the name). Many houses have sweeping views of the Bay.
Thousand Oaks is home to magnificent property, including superior Craftsman bungalows, brown shingled homes, and Spanish, Tudor, and French Provincial style period revivals.
Solano Avenue, the area’s commerce center, has an abundance of shops, restaurants, and an arthouse movie theater.
PANORAMIC HILL
Named “Berkeley’s most romantic neighborhood” by the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association, Panoramic Hills is a residential enclave near the university. Known for its rustic, natural landscape, canyons, pathways, winding roads, it’s an easy walk down to the university. The architecture is varied and includes a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home.
ELMWOOD
Elmwood is where you’ll see the famous shingled homes of Berkeley. Home to some of the finest Edwardian and Victorian architecture examples, Elmwood offers a self-contained community with its commercial street (an extension of Rockridge’s College Ave.) and access to two BART stations. It’s a very sought-after and high-priced area.
CLAREMONT
Claremont is the pinnacle of upscale Bay Area living. You’ll find stately homes, tree-lined streets, and hidden pathways very close to San Francisco and just a few minutes to College Avenue. Many of these impressive residences come with world-class gardens.
The area’s landmark building is the Claremont Club & Spa. Developed in 1915 as a fog-free getaway from San Francisco, those seeking an upscale getaway are attracted to the Club with a small commercial street with specialty shops and restaurants.
UC BERKELEY / SOUTHSIDE
South of the Berkeley Campus, this student-oriented area is colorful and vibrant, with an abundance of cafes, bookstores, and ethnic restaurants lining Telegraph Avenue and restored Victorians, shingled cottages, and upscale bungalow homes. Home to the infamous People’s Park, walking in the area is sure to bring back memories of photos seen in the protest photos of the ’60s and ’70s.
NORTHBRAE
Northbrae is known for its panoramic views, rock parks, and lush foliage in the Berkeley foothills. The original developer of the area was a member of the Sierra Club, and he promoted environmentally-oriented street plans to take advantage of the natural landscape. Community gems are Indian Rock Park and the Arlington Circle Fountain. The nearby Monterey Market is a desirable grocery boasting some of the best fresh produce in the Bay Area.
WESTBRAE
Located in North Berkeley around the intersection of Santa Fe and Gilman streets, it is home to more affordable housing than other areas of North Berkeley. You’ll find a beautiful community garden, parks, and playgrounds, making it an excellent place for young families.
OCEAN VIEW / FOURTH STREET / WEST BERKELEY
Investment and renovation have transformed this frontier area into the upscale Fourth Street retail district with its renowned restaurants and shops. You can’t miss Bette’s Oceanview Diner! Homes in the area are early Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, and older shingled cottages from the 1910s to the 1930s.
GOURMET GHETTO
This area includes some of the finest neighborhoods and restaurants in the Bay Area. The world-famous Chez Panisse restaurant is here as well as the original Peet’s.
Many architecturally notable homes in this area include detailed Queen Anne Victorians and Berkeley shingled-style homes. Near UC Berkeley, this area is particularly desirable among professors and those associated with the University.
CENTRAL BERKELEY
Central Berkeley offers residents a mixture of an urban vibe, quiet tree-lined streets, and many restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The south section of Central Berkeley is near Ashby BART.
The architecture consists of cottages, Craftsmen, and older Edwardian and Victorian homes. Many homes have extensive yards on flat and gently sloping land. Poet’s Corner in southwest Central Berkeley contains streets named after poets; Browning, Byron, Chaucer, Poe, to name a few.
SOUTH BERKELEY / LORIN
One of Berkeley’s most accessible and affordable neighborhoods, South Berkeley has witnessed a lot of renovation over the past several years. Welcoming parks and the addition of quite a few restaurants and cafes, this area have made it a desirable place to buy a home. You’ll find older bungalows and some glorious one- and two-story Victorians — home to the famous Berkeley Bowl grocery.
Ashby BART is within walking distance from many homes, and it hosts a popular flea market on the weekends. South Berkeley is a fun place to live.
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