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0.7 miles to UC Berkeley

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Stairway ascent required for entry, laundry available in building, use of large backyard

Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom $4,000 1,200 4 Residents Available Now
Available Now $4,000 1,200Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Spacious Upstairs Flat in Elmwood

In the heart of the Elmwood, this 3 BR/1BA unit occupies the entire upper level of a large, single family house in a fabulous location in the heart of Berkeley's Elmwood District. Walk, bike, or bus to UCB, close to Emerson Elementary, and shops,... restaurants on College avenue near Ashby Ave. The 3 spacious bedrooms have ample windows and lush carpeting. The galley kitchen has adequate space for meal prep. The living room doubles as a dining and common room. Owner Charles Carlson, wife Nancy, and one german Shorthair Pointer Callisto live on the first floor. A washer and dryer in the basement is freely available. An internal stairway serves as a storage area for the upstairs unit. The flat is ideal for students, professionals, or a family, suitable for 3 or 4 people. Increasing the number of tenants above 3 increases the rent by $100/tenant. Owner pays for trash, sewer, and water. Tenants are responsible for gas (variable) and electricity is fixed at $75/month, but subject to increase depending upon PG&E rates and number of tenants. Broad band internet is split with owner, ~$35/month. Street parking requires a neighborhood permit available from the City of Berkeley for an additional cost. This is a non-smoking household. Small to large dogs are possible based upon consent of the owner.
There's a local elementary school just around the corner. Past tenants have included both students, families and groups. The flat itself has three walk in closets and common built-in linen cabinet. The flat itself receives great sunlight, and has cozy, spacious and airy feeling. The neighborhood is safe and quiet with easy walking access to the south side of campus. Outdoor cooking and dining is possible using one of two barbecues and large outdoor table and chairs.
Electricity is $75/month; gas is variable depending upon use; broadband wired and wireless wi-fi is about $35/month; water, sewage, and garbage included.

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
Sublet Allowed

Renters are allowed to sublet this unit

Option To Renew

Lease renewal considered

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
High-Speed InternetIncluded
RecyclingIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded
Water/SewerIncluded

University Features

  • Near BART

Contact

Charles Carlson

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Carpet
  • Extra Storage
  • Garden/Yard
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Smoke Detector
  • Smoke-Free
  • Stove

Community Features

  • International Student Friendly
  • LGBT-Friendly
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Walk to campus

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • No Laundry in Unit

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Security Deposit
    $5,000

Parking

Unassigned Street Parking

  • Street parking requires a City of Berkeley Parking Permit. Parking spaces are typically available either in front of the house or across the street.

Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting

Shopping Centers

College SquareWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Southside SquareWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
Acheson CommonsWalk: 31 min (1.7 mi)

Military

Military ReservationDrive: 16 min (5.3 mi)
Oakland/US Naval Supply CenterDrive: 13 min (6.7 mi)
Oakland Army BaseDrive: 17 min (7.3 mi)

Transit / Subway

Ashby StationWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
Rockridge StationWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)
Downtown Berkeley StationWalk: 30 min (1.6 mi)
North Berkeley StationWalk: 51 min (2.7 mi)
EmeryvilleWalk: 58 min (3.0 mi)
BerkeleyWalk: 66 min (3.4 mi)
Macarthur StationDrive: 9 min (4.4 mi)
OaklandDrive: 10 min (5.6 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 22 min (13.9 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 39 min (24.4 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

UC BerkeleyWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
Berkeley City CollegeWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
Samuel Merritt UniversityWalk: 60 min (3.1 mi)
Lincoln University, OaklandDrive: 10 min (4.8 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Willard ParkWalk: 7 min (0.4 mi)
People's ParkWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Essig Museum of EntomologyWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
UC Berkeley Museum of PaleontologyWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)
University and Jepson HerbariaWalk: 24 min (1.3 mi)

Schools

Emerson Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Willard Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
8
Out of 10
John Muir Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
6
Out of 10
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Peralta Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Chabot Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Claremont Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Sankofa United Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
5
Out of 10
Berkeley High
Grades 9-12
Public
8
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

95

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Good Transit

56

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

84

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Active

72

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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