20 Oakvale Ave

On the bank of Harwood Creek in one of Berkeley’s most beautiful neighborhoods close to all the pleasures of the Claremont, 20 Oakvale Avenue offers elegant early 20th Century architecture, extensive 21st Century renovations, and quiet, leafy seclusion. From the original 1910 design by builder Louis Engler to the extraordinary 2015 kitchen designed by Bennett Christopherson, this home combines easy, modern living with classic architectural details. The gracious central hallway is flanked by the living and dining rooms, each with a fireplace, high coved ceiling, and a wall of windows. The dining room opens through the TV sitting room to the walled, landscaped rear deck beyond, itself a lovely outdoor room. The kitchen - large, handsome, and filled with light from lofty clerestory windows - invites informal gatherings and serious cooks. Ascend the central staircase to three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including the expansive primary suite with bright rear sunroom, sweet front balcony alcove, and spacious, updated bathroom. Or take the elevator, which opens to the driveway, the dining room, and the primary suite. Off the rear deck, converted in 2023 from the original garage, the fully permitted studio ADU with kitchen, laundry and bathroom invites income, guests or caregivers.

Current Status

Active - Coming Soon

Original Price

$2,800,000

List Price

$2,800,000

On Market Date

Oct 7, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Claremont/Elmwod

Zip Code

94705

MLS ID

41113948

APN

64424017

Year Built

1918

Stories in Building

2

Possession

See Remarks, Seller Rent Back

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

3

Bath

2.5 (2/1)

Parking

0

Off Street, Tandem, No Garage

SQ FT

2,615

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

4,815.0

Lot Acres

0.11 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Easements, Mello-Roos District, Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Sprinklers Automatic, Entry Gate

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Foundation

Fire Place

Dining Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Forced Air, Radiant

Laundry

Dryer, Washer

Upper Level

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

Main Level

0.5 Bath, Main Entry

Possession

See Remarks, Seller Rent Back

Architectural Style

Traditional

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Stall Shower, Tile

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Sprinklers Automatic, Entry Gate

Location

Landscaped, Security Gate

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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