451 Vincente Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

Hurry, major price adjustment on 5/20. Classic 1920s Berkeley hillside home on an expansive 13024 sq ft cul-de-sac lot in sought-after Thousand Oaks, offering a rare opportunity to restore, reimagine, and create long-term value in a well-established residential setting. Positioned on a sloped, terraced parcel with a defined driveway approach, the property offers a quiet, wooded setting and separation from the street. Approx. 2177 sq ft of living space with 5BR/2BA, including 4 bedrooms on the upper level and an additional lower-level bedroom. A formal entry opens to a central living room with fireplace, hardwood floors, and large windows framing surrounding greenery. Adjoining dining area connects comfortably to the main living space. The interior, including the eat-in kitchen, retains vintage 1926-era character, and offers opportunity for thoughtful redesign and modernization over time. Lower level adds flexibility with guest bedroom, office, or future-use potential, plus laundry room and storage. Terraced outdoor spaces include mature landscaping, pathways, stone retaining walls, and usable hillside zones. Detached garage and off-street parking. Near Solano Ave shops, cafes, schools, UC Berkeley, North Berkeley, Albany, Marin Ave, The Alameda, and key East Bay commute routes. Required City of Berkeley Energy Score is 1.