1716 Parker ST

• Sat Sep 12, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Very unique 4+/2.5 in Central Berkeley with custom woodwork by Berkeley Mills founder David Kent

• Sun Sep 13, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Very unique 4+/2.5 in Central Berkeley with custom woodwork by Berkeley Mills founder David Kent

This lovely Victorian was masterfully reimagined by noted local architect and craftsman David Kent as his own personal passion project on tree-lined Parker Street. Lifted and creatively rebuilt in the late 70's to mid 80's using natural hand-crafted wood and tile, solarium windows, curved edges, vertical grain, peekaboo windows, and skylights culminating in a delightful "back to the earth" aesthetic. The main level offers an open living concept with a large kitchen for chefs who love to entertain and plenty of built-in seating for party guests. The main bathroom, in keeping with the retreat vibe, offers playful colored tile, plenty of natural wood accents, and an ingenious towel-warmer. Venturing up the free-floating stairs we find the aerie-like primary suite offering supreme seclusion from the hubbub of life: a balcony off French doors, and an incredibly unique retractable roof for stargazing in bed. Offering further separation and flexible use options, the level-in first floor lives as a huge 1 bedroom suite with double closets, den, dressing room, laundry room, and maker space/art room. Breeze outside to find a professionally designed mature magical garden oasis with dining patio, hangout deck, sauna with outdoor shower, citrus trees and a fragrant brugmansia. Incredibly convenient location in central Berkeley near downtown, Berkeley Bowl East, and easy commute to SF. A Quintessential Berkeley home and the chance of a lifetime! Home Energy Score of 4.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$1,495,000

List Price

$1,495,000

On Market Date

Sep 9, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Central Berkeley

Zip Code

94703

MLS ID

41147637

APN

54180925

Year Built

1897

Stories in Building

3

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

4

Bath

2.5 (2/1)

Parking

1

Off Street

SQ FT

2,947

SQ FT Source

Measured

Lot SQ FT

5,320.0

Lot Acres

0.12 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile

Foundation

Fire Place

Insert, Free Standing, Wood Burning

Heating

Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Wall Furnace, Central, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s)

Laundry

Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Upper Level

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath

Main Level

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Victorian

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Location

Landscaped

Roof

Composition

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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