1204 Neilson St

Welcome to 1204 Neilson Street, a 2-plus-bedroom, 1-plus-bath Berkeley bungalow that surprises and delights. Traditional on the exterior as well as on the main level, yet the upper level is loft-like, rustic, and expansive. The feeling of being in a beach cottage is evident throughout. The home invites you to sit back and relax. It is warm, cozy, and cool. The main level features a spacious living room with hardwood floors and a large front window, a charming eat-in kitchen with tile and butcher block countertops and a wood-beamed ceiling, a bedroom, a full bath, and a laundry area. The upper level has a soaring wood-beamed ceiling, a large primary bedroom with a private balcony and en suite half bath, and an office with a built-in desk and shelving. The magical, lush backyard and large platform deck are an outdoor oasis, and the sweet backyard building* is the perfect spot to practice yoga, paint, write a book, work from home, or whatever your heart desires. The block is coveted by the owners and all its residents, and the location is a dream. One block away is a plethora of wonderful restaurants and shops, including Berkeley Natural Grocery, Adega Azul, Headlands Biergarten, Berkeley Bagel, Coffee Conscious, Kiku Sushi, Praaw Thai, and more. A new Spanish Tapas restaurant, Meso’n, is scheduled to open soon in the neighborhood, as well.  Other nearby amenities include The Ohlone Greenway, North Berkeley BART, Terrace Park, and The Gilman District.

The main level:

• Entry with tile floor, built-in shelving and storage cabinets tucked under the stairway
• Living room with hardwood floor and fireplace
• Eat-in kitchen with hardwood floor, tile and butcher block countertops, gas range and dishwasher
• Bedroom with large walk-in closet
• Full bath with shower over tub 
• Laundry area
• Access to the backyard from the kitchen or through the front door

The second level:

• Primary bedroom with en suite half bath, 2 closets, vaulted beamed ceiling and private balcony
• Office or nursery with built-in desk and shelving, partially open to the primary bedroom
• Storage closet
• Half bath

Additional amenities:

• Fresh interior paint throughout
• Plantation shutters
• New carpeting on the stairway and the second level (2026)
• Backyard building* with whimsical wallpaper, laminate flooring, and an adjacent storage area. The perfect spot to work from home, create, or?? 
• Magical lush backyard with established trees and plants and a large platform deck. This is the perfect place to enjoy nature and the tranquility of this environment. This verdant setting creates a feeling of serenity.

*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.