2420 Hillside Ave

North-facing and newly upgraded, 2420 Hillside Ave is one of Berkeley’s rare finds—where charm, flexibility, and location collide. With over $90,000 in renovations and brand-new roofs on both the main home and detached 2-car garage, this 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,854 sq ft residence on a 5,573 sq ft lot blends modern comfort with timeless appeal. The property is currently used as a single-family home but is classified as a duplex on tax records, allowing it to be reconverted for multi-unit living. The detached garage with workshop below offers ideal ADU potential, creating a path for up to 3 units. Inside, you’ll find premium waterproof flooring, recessed lighting, new paint, baseboards, and fixtures throughout. The main level features a bright open floor plan, a remodeled kitchen with quartzite waterfall counters, and a dining deck overlooking the creek. The upstairs bath includes new plumbing, electrical, and a seamless walk-in shower. Downstairs offers the primary bedroom, full bath, office, bonus room with Tonal gym, and a separate laundry room with sink and storage. Minutes from UC Berkeley, Greek Row, Gourmet Ghetto, and downtown, this turnkey property delivers lifestyle, investment, and location in one exceptional package.

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,650,000

List Price

$1,650,000

On Market Date

Oct 24, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

South Campus

Zip Code

94704

MLS ID

41115691

APN

5518563

Year Built

1941

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

2

Bath

2

Parking

2

Detached, Side Yard Access, On Street, Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

1,854

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

5,573.0

Lot Acres

0.13 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Other - Call/See Agent, Disclosure Package Avail

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Balcony, Back Yard, Side Yard, Storage, Other

Flooring

Vinyl

Foundation

Fire Place

Living Room

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant, Fireplace(s)

Laundry

Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, In Unit, Cabinets, Sink

Main Level

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Mid Century Modern

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Balcony, Back Yard, Side Yard, Storage, Other

Location

Irregular Lot, Back Yard, Private

Roof

Composition Shingles

Fee

Unavailable

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