1905 Chestnut St

1905 Chestnut is a cheerful Mediterranean Revival two-bed, one-bath home right-sized at 1,052 sf (per public record). With an open-concept main room and clear sight lines from the front door to the backyard, it’s maximized for efficiency, modern living...and cuteness. 

The established water-smart front garden, lovingly designed and improved by the current owner, provides beauty, texture, and whimsy and is equally delightful from the living spaces and the front entry of the home. Charming arched windows allow in western light and provide bright spaces for living and gathering. The two skylights bring additional light into the kitchen and bathroom. 

With thoughtful updates made along the way, this home is move-in ready. Featuring polished and gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint, and an efficient, fresh kitchen and bath. The tidy, private gated patio backyard includes an EPIC bonus fully permitted studio (with half bath) which features cathedral ceilings and polished concrete floors and is a dream studio for work or play. It opens onto the level paved patio has a separate level-in laundry room, providing opportunity for comfortable outdoor living, working, or entertaining.

Close to local restaurants, La Mission, Noor, Casa Latina, and nearby shopping at Mi Tierra Market. Berkeley marina, and parks. Convenient to UC Berkeley campus, North Berkeley BART 0.4 miles, Transbay bus to SF 0.2 miles. Major bus lines on University & San Pablo, 0.3 miles. Plus, the neighborhood is bursting with well-stocked Little Free Libraries!

• Off-street parking 

• Hardwood floors refinished in 2026

• Interior paint, 2026

• Front yard irrigation  

• Roof repair in 2025 

• Off-street parking and gate

• ADU Kimmich construction (permitted 2015, construction 2016)

• Tankless water heater (permitted 2016)

• Windows, 2008

• Kitchen Renovation, 2005 (Don Waters)