2142 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705

Rare Berkeley property, lovingly held by the same family since 1952, this thoughtfully renovated duplex blends modern upgrades with timeless charm and offers the flexibility to convert into a spacious single-family home. Both units showcase beautiful wood trim, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, hardwood floors, Anderson windows, updated kitchens with newer stainless steel appliances and renovated bathrooms with a separate water closet. The electrical has been upgraded, and new furnaces and tankless water heaters installed for each unit. The upper level features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, with a relaxing private balcony, while the lower level offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a versatile sunroom ideal for a home office, gym, or reading retreat. Additional highlights for both units include a dining room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, and a convenient laundry room. Enjoy the newly landscaped backyard with raised planter boxes, perfect for gardening, entertaining, and outdoor living, plus ample parking with a long driveway and parking pad. Ideally located near shopping, dining, top-rated public and private K–12 schools, UC Berkeley, Berkeley Marina, parks, shoreline trails, and BART for easy commuting. BESO energy score of 3.