1706 Fairview St

This versatile Berkeley property offers charm, character, and endless potential in a prime location. Set on a 4,000 SqFt lot, this 2,282 SqFt home can be utilized either as a single family residence or as a duplex. There is also a detached 1 bed 1 bath cottage – perfect for guests, rental income, or the in-laws. A welcoming foyer features rich wood floors, a vintage lantern, and a classic wood banister staircase. The main-level unit offers tall ceilings, a bright living room with bay windows, crown molding, and pocket doors that open to a formal dining room with a stucco fireplace and built-ins. It also includes an eat-in kitchen, one bedroom, and a bathroom with a newer vanity and shower-over-tub. Upstairs, the second unit features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, a light-filled living room with a built-in shelving nook, and an updated kitchen with quartz counters, modern cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious primary bedroom has coved ceilings, a built-in cabinet, and a sunny bonus nook. A long driveway offers gated off-street parking, and laundry is located in the backyard storage area. Live in one unit, rent the others, or convert to a single-family home—this property offers unmatched flexibility in the heart of Berkeley.