﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest properties on the market from Ira &amp; Carol Serkes CRS.</title><link>http://www.934Jackson.com</link><description>The latest properties on the market in Berkeley California.</description><item><title>2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom, For Sale $600,000</title><link>http://www.1803Cedar.com</link><category>Real Estate</category><generator>AgencyLogic.com</generator><description>Don’t miss this sweet 1912 cottage amid a gardeners’ paradise! 

Landscaped front and back; multilevel decks; an updated kitchen with generous storage; electrical upgrades; copper piping; tankless hot water heater; dual paned windows; newer paint; gleaming hardwood and fir floors.

Conveniently located almost equidistant from North Berkeley BART, Gioia Pizza on Hopkins Street, and Peet's Flagship store on Walnut and Vine</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom, For Sale $600,000</title><link>http://www.224Greenbank.com</link><category>Real Estate</category><generator>AgencyLogic.com</generator><description>1916 Piedmont Craftsman;

Two bedrooms and a bonus room off the living room;

Period details: panelled walls in living room and dining room; plate rails; 
dining room built-in with leaded glass doors; casement windows;

Partial basement: laundry and storage;

Detached garage;

Located near Grand Avenue with quick highway access via nearby Oakland Avenue

Photo Portfolio at http://224greenbank.com
</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Traditional, Sold $506,700</title><link>http://www.1650Tenth.com</link><category>Real Estate</category><generator>AgencyLogic.com</generator><description>1650 Tenth Street at Virginia - 2 bedroom 1 bath - $400,000

Trendy West Berkeley neighborhood just a few blocks to Cafe Fanny, Acme Breads, Kermit Lynch Wines, Fourth Street Shops.

Recently renovated jewel box bungalow sparkles in and out with new designer colors.  One level living with just a few entry steps up.

Refinished hardwood floors; vintage glass paned kitchen cabinets; ceramic tiled floor.

Small deck; tankless, on demand hot water; detached garage; house roof replaced in 2004.

Deep, sunny back garden ready for veggie planting!</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2 Bedroom 1 + Bathroom Cottage, For Sale $700,000</title><link>http://www.525neilson.com</link><category>Real Estate</category><generator>AgencyLogic.com</generator><description>Terrific two bedroom in great Thousand Oaks neighborhood, on one the prettiest treelined streets in North Berkeley!

Ideally located near Kensington's Colusa Circle shops, grocery, Kensington Pub and Post Meridian bistro; a few blocks to Solano Avenue shops, movies, bookstore &amp; restaurant … and easy access to  and El Cerrito Plaza shops; restaurants, theater and BART

Recent updates in kitchen and bath; stone counters; newer stainless appliances and microwave are included in sale;

Gleaming hardwood floors in main living areas and bedrooms; tile and Marmoleum in bath and kitchen;

Interior arches add architectural interest; built-ins; great kitchen/utility room storage;

Sliding glass doors in both bedrooms lead to charming back garden and patio;

On demand water heating;

Garage and workbench

Per public records:  Interior: 1,184 sf; Lot Size: 3,440; built 1924</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2 + Study Bedroom 1 + Bathroom, Sold $730,000</title><link>http://www.1733capistrano.com</link><category>Real Estate</category><generator>AgencyLogic.com</generator><description>This terrific two bedroom has wonderful upper level bonus space with lots of light and a filtered bay view! 

Freshly redone with new interior paint and refinished floors and new carpeting upstairs. The custom table and seating, especially designed for the modified bay window kitchen eating area, are included in the sale.

There’s a very generous deck off the kitchen overlooking a creekside setting; detached garage has electric and is ideal for conversion into artist/writer workspace! All not far from upper Solano’s wonderful shops, restaurants and cafes.... on a lovely tree lined street in one of North Berkeley’s most desirable neighborhoods!

We're having a twilight open house on Friday 19 Mar 2010 4:30 to 7:00 pm, and two Sunday open houses - Sunday 21 &amp; 28 Mar 2010 2:00 to 4:30 pm

Stop by and say hello!</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom, Sold $571,000</title><link>http://www.2205McGee.com</link><category>Real Estate</category><generator>AgencyLogic.com</generator><description>Sweet Craftsman Bungalow retreat in the heart of Berkeley.  

A lovely combination of new and old - Great updated kitchen with cook's island, tile counters and amazing amount of cabinet space.  

Hardwood floors in kitchen and dining room, fireplace with insert. Skylights, French Doors open to private deck.  Hot tub (needs some work) Storage shed and more.  

Just a few blocks away....

The Downtown Berkeley Arts District - Live Music (Freight &amp; Salvage, jazz School), Theater (Berkeley Rep, Aurora, Berkeley Community Theater), Movies (United Artists, Shattuck Cinemas, California 3)

Bookstores - Pegasus &amp; Half Price Books

MAC - The place to go for Macintosh computers and supplies

Restaurants and Cafes

A great Saturday Farmer's market (where we first discovered Blue Bottle Coffee)

Architecture - Some of the best Art Deco in Berkeley - Berkeley Public Library, California 3, Civic Center Building, Berkeley High 

Downtown Berkeley BART

Gyms - 24 Hour Fitness &amp; Berkeley YMCA</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Traditional, Sold $1,197,300</title><link>http://www.588SantaBarbara.com</link><category>Real Estate</category><generator>AgencyLogic.com</generator><description>Just listed on one of the Berkeley Hills' prettiest streets, filled with cherries and magnolias in bloom! This 4 bedroom 3 bath traditional home has been beautifully maintained and updated; spacious and inviting throughout; recently painted interior with newer carpeting at the upper level.

Main Living Level 
Slate entry hall and two large closets ... bookshelves on the stairs to the upper level 

Formal dining room opens through French doors to deck and large west facing garden with filtered bay views through mature trees  

Living room with gas/ceramic log remotely-controlled fireplace

 Large kitchen has lots of work space and cabinetry storage, Corian counters, Grohe faucets, two sinks, breakfast bar, built in desk; stainless stove and side-by-side refrigerator and pantry

Recessed and dimmable lighting; spotlights for artworks; all windows are double glazed and west facing windows are tinted to reduce solar glare.		

One bedroom with adjacent full bath


Upper Level
 Large master suite and elegantly appointed marble bath; double shower with seat and multiple adjustable nozzles; alabaster light fixtures; walk-in closet; hall and bathroom skylights.   Laundry behind bi-fold doors

Two more large bedrooms, each with large bi-fold door closets across a wall, and its own entrance to the front balcony.   Second full bath.


Street Level
 Deep garage; very large, accessible and usable storage and workshop area;   

Yard 
Spacious yard with gracious redwood tree.

Detached shed with electricity has been used to store emergency earthquake supplies 


Muggles
 Be sure to ask about the Harry Potter retreat under the stairs.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom, Sold $700,000</title><link>http://www.625Colusa.com</link><category>Real Estate</category><generator>AgencyLogic.com</generator><description>This 1925 two story home in Berkeley's Thousand Oaks neighborhood features a particularly handsome Arts &amp; Crafts fireplace, mantle and built-in shelving at either side, hardwood floors under the carpeting (main living level only), a breakfast room with built-in cabinetry, tiled kitchen counters, a west facing upper level master suite added in 1970 has newer carpeting and an across-the-wall closet with multiple sets of bi-fold doors, great storage at the lower level, and a one car garage.

Set amid oaks and the native rock for which our wonderful Thousand Oaks area of North Berkeley is known, (see the enormous one right in the back yard!), it’s also nicely situated between the shops, restaurants and movie theaters of upper Solano Avenue, and El Cerrito Plaza shops and BART station. A San Francisco commuter express runs along Colusa Avenue.

Visit http://www.625colusa.com</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Cottage, Sold $606,600</title><link>http://www.934Jackson.com</link><category>Real Estate</category><generator>AgencyLogic.com</generator><description>You’ll love living in this light, bright airy home - the living room catches the morning sun; the entry, dining room and kitchen face south so there’s lots of light all day.  Your new home is near Solano Avenue shops, movie theaters, restaurants, cafes. It even received a “Walker’s Paradise” rating of 95 on WalkScore.com!

Charming features include living and formal dining rooms with built in cabinets and crown molding; refinished hardwood and fir floors, updated original or period replica light fixtures; front and rear gardens with low maintenance/low water plants (and three plum trees), and quiet and peaceful backyard. 

Don’t miss the dual paned windows, lots of off-street parking, amazing storage below the house, low pest report.  Jackson is in compliance with the Albany Sewer Lateral Ordinance.

MLS #40443879; Built: 1920;  Home: 1,068 Sq. Ft.; Lot Size: 3,420 Sq. Ft.; Source: Public Records: Please Note: Square Footage Is Not Guaranteed By Sellers or Agents.  

Visit albany-california.com and 1000oaksneighborhood.com for neighborhood &amp; community information.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3 + Bedroom 2 Bathroom Traditional, Sold $927,000</title><link>http://www.1558Beverly.com</link><category>Real Estate</category><generator>AgencyLogic.com</generator><description>Come on home to this charming 1923 traditional located in Northbrae, one of North Berkeley’s most desirable neighborhoods ..... not far from North Berkeley BART, Monterey Market &amp; Solano Avenue area shops, restaurants, movies!   Three bedrooms one bath upstairs; terrific bonus space below (au pair, home office?) has bath with shower.

Stunning kitchen remodel provides amazing storage space in sleek Ikea cabinetry with Euro hardware, two pullout pantries, drawer storage inserts; Caesarstone counters, Pro Series 6-burner, Broan range hood, Bosch dishwasher, breakfast bar, recessed and under counter lighting; all new electrical and plumbing.   Hardwood floors in main rooms; eight newer Marvin double hung Tilt Pac dual paned windows; newer central heating system with whole house air filtration system; 

Step through sliding glass doors to privacy-screened deck and level back garden ..... it’s sophisticated look is due to newer fencing materials seen in cold rolled steel and wood panels, custom bench, and the storage area under back stairs, closed off with steel sliding barn doors.

In 2001, extensive seismic retrofitting was done and foundation/piers were rebuilt; French drains; sump pump; irrigation system; Bay Alarm system.

All done with superb care, creativity &amp; attention to details!

Per Public Records: Sq.Ft. 1,398; Lot Size: 4,000</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>