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Pamela Oettel

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$998,000

Est. payment - /mo

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

1,576 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,576 sqft

Price per Sqft $633

Subdivision Berkeley Hills

MLS Listing ID 41150512

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1959

Lot Size 4,830 Sqft

Acres 0.11

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Sunshine, space, and a playground practically in your front yard—189 Fairlawn has all the ingredients for a pretty great Berkeley life. Just steps from Terrace View Playground, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,589 square feet* of bright, inviting living space filled with natural light. The updated kitchen and remodeled bathrooms bring a fresh, modern feel, while a large deck off the rear bedroom creates a wonderful spot to step outside and enjoy a sunny Berkeley afternoon. A separate patio and fresh new landscaping (2026) complete the outdoor setting. Downstairs is a true Berkeley rarity: an enormous 739-square-foot garage offering exceptional space for bikes, storage, a workshop, hobbies, a home gym, or whatever else life brings.** The home has also been upgraded with a brand-new 200-amp electrical service, ready for modern living. With four bedrooms, wonderful natural light, generous outdoor space, incredible bonus space**, and Terrace View Playground practically at your doorstep, 189 Fairlawn is a warm, welcoming home with room to live, play, and grow. Home Energy Score of 5. *Per public record. **Buyer to verify use of space. Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information nor that these spaces are or may be made into legally habitable spaces. Buyer must conduct their own investigation with the city and appropriate professionals and rely solely on that investigation.

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Interior

Interior Features Dining Area, Family Room, Storage, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen

Heating Central

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Fireplaces Type None

Fireplace No

Window Features Double Pane Windows

Appliance Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, In Unit, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Terraced Back, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

Utilities Available Cable Available, Cable Connected, DSL Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Total Parking Spaces 4

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Rectangular Lot, Sloped Up, Sprinklers In Rear, Landscaped

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Contemporary, Mid Century Modern

Level or Stories Three or More Stories

New Construction Yes

Others

Tax ID 60248741

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Listed by Eric Gellerman • Red Oak Realty

189 Fairlawn Dr Berkeley, CA 94708