Gracious & Enchanting 
1923 Berkeley Craftsman

On the main floor, the gracious foyer welcomes you into the living and dining rooms, featuring original pocket doors, classic built-ins, and a cozy gas fireplace. The beautifully updated kitchen sits alongside a spacious bedroom, offering flexibility and convenience. Up the split-level stairs, you'll find a bright, renovated bathroom, a generous primary bedroom with two ample closets, and another large bedroom overlooking the backyard. Just down from the kitchen level is the inviting family room, an additional renovated bathroom, and a 4th flexible bedroom or office with glass doors opening to the backyard. The laundry area is also conveniently located on this level.

The backyard is an entertainer’s dream. A large porcelain tile patio adds approximately 800 square feet of extra outdoor living space, overlooking the lush grassy yard. A colorful saucer magnolia, a towering black walnut tree, and cascading camellias provide welcome shade in the summer. Birds, bees, and butterflies flit among the roses, jasmine, honeysuckle, and lavender. Young avocado, lemon, and lime trees promise future harvests with a little love and care. Modern raised planter beds provide year-round fruits, vegetables, and flowers, while a concrete slab offers abundant space for a potential ADU.
Enough can't be said about the neighborhood. Homes here rarely become available because once people arrive, they tend to stay. Sunny, tree-lined streets, lush gardens, and friendly neighbors create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. After-school bike races down the sidewalks, quarterly block parties with bouncy houses and BBQs, and a true sense of community make this area special. In the fall, the ginkgo trees on Mabel and Derby put on a stunning display, turning from bright yellow to fiery orange, beautifully marking the changing seasons.

Just two blocks away, San Pablo Park offers space for dogs to run, children to play, and games of basketball and tennis. A newly built recreation center will soon feature a pool, adding even more value to the neighborhood. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to I-80, as well as proximity to North Berkeley and Ashby BART stations. Nearby Berkeley Bowl and the shops on 4th Street provide everything you need just minutes away.

This home seamlessly blends modern convenience, timeless charm, and a vibrant community—making everyday living an absolute joy.