Elegant and expansive, this grand 1913 Craftsman by Louis Engler embodies the best of Berkeley’s architectural heritage. With 3,925 SF, eight bedrooms, and four baths, it offers timeless details, generous proportions, and a prime location in North Berkeley’s Gourmet District. Professionally landscaped gardens with fig, persimmon, and lemon trees surround the home, while French doors open from the kitchen and sitting room to a private backyard with a storybook garden shed. Inside, highlights include a majestic Bay-view living room with fireplace, updated kitchen with butler’s pantry and writing nook, and a lower-level studio with private entrance, kitchen, and bath—ideal for guests or extended family. Oak and Douglas fir floors, radiant heat with newer boiler, playful bathrooms and light-filled bedrooms add character and comfort. The primary suite, overlooks the Bay, while rear bedrooms face the lush garden. Cherished by one family for decades, 1305 Arch blends historic elegance with modern updates, just moments from Chez Panisse, Walnut Square, the Cheese Board, Solano Avenue shops, transportation hubs and more.
MLS #
EB41113190
MLS Source
Bridge MLS
Bathrooms
Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s), Primary - Tile
Kitchen
Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Eat In Kitchen
Appliances
Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile
Laundry
Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Basement, In Laundry Room
Cooling
None
Heating
Radiant
Roof
Composition
Pool
None, Pool - No
Style
Craftsman
Garage/Parking
Detached, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District
Berkeley Unified
High School District
Berkeley Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Listing Agent
Norah Brower
Vanguard Properties
License #: 01197240
Phone: (510) 703-6934
Co-Listing Agent
Daniella Brower
Vanguard Properties
License #: 02086148
Phone: (510) 593-1031
1305 Arch St is a Single Family Residence in Berkeley, CA 94708. This 3,925 square foot property sits on a 7,500 Sq Ft Lot and features 8 bedrooms & 4 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $3,125,000 and was built in 1913. This address can also be written as 1305 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94708.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of October 28, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Norah Brower, (510) 703-6934