$1,695,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,954
Sqft lot: 5,100
Acre lot: 0.12
19 Days On Market

Courtesy of Daniel Winkler, Winkler Real Estate Group 510-528-2200

Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1927
Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Days On Website: 19

Property Details for 491 Boynton Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

Welcome to 491 Boynton Avenue, an exceptional Tudor Revival residence nestled in the coveted Berkeley Hills. Rich in architectural character and thoughtfully updated for modern living, this distinguished home blends timeless craftsmanship with sophis­ticated contemporary finishes. Offering nearly 2,000 square feet, the home features 4 spacious bedrooms, including a top-floor primary suite and two beautifully renovated bathrooms. Refinished hardwood floors, designer-selected paint, curated lighting, and refined finishes create a warm and elegant atmosphere throughout. The dramatic living room showcases soaring cathedral ceilings, magnificent bay win­dows, and a stunning original fireplace. A formal dining room surrounded by windows offers an inviting setting for entertaining, while the updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, solid-surface countertops, premium stainless steel appliances, and a charm­ing breakfast nook. Outside, English-inspired gardens, lush landscaping, and a peace­ful deck create a serene retreat for dining, entertaining, or unwinding. Thoughtful updates include a comprehensive electrical upgrade with removal of knob-and-tube wiring and a new code-compliant system. An attached garage with interior access adds convenience, while two lower-level spaces offer flexibility for a gym, wine cellar, studio, workshop, office, or creative retreat. Ideally situated in one of Berkeley's most sought-after neighborhoods, 491 Boynton Avenue offers classic Tudor architecture, modern updates, and beautifully landscaped gardens in perfect harmony. Elegant, inviting, and truly timeless, this is a residence designed to be treasured for generations. Home energy score (BESO) of 3.

Appliances & Equipment

  • Appliances: "Dishwasher", "Free-Standing Range", "Refrigerator", "Dryer", "Washer"

Bathrooms

  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 2 total bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Building

  • Construction Materials: "Stucco"
  • Living Area: 1954
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Level - Street: "Other"
  • Level - Upper: "3 Bedrooms"

Cooling

  • Cooling: "None"

Fireplaces

  • Fireplace Included

Floors

  • Flooring: "Hardwood"

Garage

  • 1 garage space
  • Garage Included

Heating

  • Heating: "Forced Air", "Natural Gas"
  • Heating Included

Laundry

  • Features: "In Basement"

Location

  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley Hills

Lot

  • Lot Features: "Sloped Up"
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 5227.2
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5100
  • Parcel Number: 62294228

Parking

  • Parking Features: "Attached", "Garage", "Int Access From Garage", "Enclosed"

Pool

  • Pool Features: "None"

Property

  • Property Condition: "Existing"
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

  • Roof: "Composition Shingles"

Schools

  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Utilities

  • Electric: "No Solar"
  • Water Source: "Public"

Listing

  • Sale/rent: For Sale
  • $867 per square foot

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$1,695,000 - 491 Boynton Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

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491 Boynton Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
Subdivision Name: Berkeley Hills