1232 Talbot Ave

• Thu Sep 24, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

  Renovated 1937 split-level in Westbrae. K&T wiring replaced and new HVAC heat pump, updated kitchen and bath, refinished hardwood floors, new paint, detached office, fenced yard. HES 8. Coffee & pastries served!

• Sat Sep 26, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Renovated 1937 split-level in Westbrae. K&T wiring replaced and new HVAC heat pump, updated kitchen and bath, refinished hardwood floors, new paint, detached office, fenced yard. HES 8.

• Sun Sep 27, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Renovated 1937 split-level in Westbrae. K&T wiring replaced and new HVAC heat pump, updated kitchen and bath, refinished hardwood floors, new paint, detached office, fenced yard. HES 8.

Talbot Avenue sits in Berkeley’s Westbrae neighborhood, where the streets are flat, the lots are deep, and neighbors still stop to talk on the sidewalk. For nearly ten years, this 1937 split-level has been home to the same family, a place where children took their first steps, friends gathered for dinner, and everyday routines became lasting memories. Set back behind a landscaped front garden, the home feels private and welcoming. Inside, original character is complemented by substantial improvements. Hardwood floors have been refinished, walls repaired and replastered, the interior freshly painted, and new light fixtures installed throughout. The eat-in kitchen pairs vintage charm with practical updates, including a classic Wedgewood stove, new quartz countertops, faucet, garbage disposal, satin nickel hardware, and engineered hardwood flooring. Cabinetry and shelving were reconfigured in 2021, and appliances include a Bosch dishwasher and updated refrigerator. A separate laundry room features new flooring over a rebuilt subfloor and an LG washer and dryer. The bathroom has been refreshed with a new vanity, faucet, mirror, lighting, and exhaust fan. Two bedrooms and an attached one-car garage complete the 851-square-foot main house. A detached office and studio at the rear of the property adds flexible usable space. Built out in 2021 with new windows, doors, and a skylight, it offers a dedicated setting for work, art, exercise, or retreat. Some of the home's most significant improvements are behind the walls. In 2026, the original knob-and-tube wiring was fully decommissioned and replaced. A new electric heat pump provides heating and air conditioning, while new attic insulation improves thermal performance. A new water heater was installed in 2023. Outside, the home has been freshly painted and fitted with new gutters. The generous, fully fenced backyard was regraded with new stonework, landscaping has been refreshed front and back, and fencing has been replaced along the rear and south property lines. The sellers have invested more than $130,000 in the property during their ownership, including approximately $90,000 in 2026. The result preserves the home's 1937 character while thoughtfully addressing its systems, surfaces, comfort, and efficiency. Home Energy Score of 8. BESO compliance pending.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$879,000

List Price

$879,000

On Market Date

Sep 23, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Westbrae

Zip Code

94706

MLS ID

41149167

APN

60240813

Year Built

1937

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

2

Bath

1

Parking

1

Off Street, Parking Spaces, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front

SQ FT

851

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

2,500.0

Lot Acres

0.06 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing

Cooling

Central Air, Heat Pump

Disclosures

Other - Call/See Agent

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Low Maintenance, Yard Space

Flooring

Hardwood, Engineered Wood

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Heat Pump

Laundry

Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Main Level

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Bungalow, Mediterranean

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Low Maintenance, Yard Space

Location

Level, Landscaped

Roof

Bitumen

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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