Berkeley Homes under $2 million

Berkeley Homes under $2 million

Welcome to Berkeley, California—a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Alameda County, known for its rich cultural tapestry, stunning landscapes, and commitment to innovation. With its picturesque views of the San Francisco Bay and the iconic Berkeley Hills, this city is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and urban dwellers alike. Berkeley boasts an eclectic mix of historic architecture, modern amenities, and a thriving arts scene that attracts residents and visitors from all walks of life.

For those looking to call this remarkable city home, Berkeley offers a range of housing options, including charming homes priced under $2 million. Whether you’re searching for a cozy bungalow, a contemporary townhouse, or a spacious family home, Berkeley’s real estate market has something for everyone. These homes often feature unique architectural styles, lush gardens, and proximity to the city’s renowned parks and recreational areas.

Living in Berkeley means you’ll enjoy access to world-class dining, shopping, and cultural experiences. The city is home to the prestigious University of California, Berkeley, which contributes to its dynamic atmosphere and fosters a sense of community through numerous events and festivals. With excellent public transportation options and a commitment to sustainability, Berkeley is not just a place to live—it's a lifestyle.

Explore the charm of Berkeley and discover your ideal home under $2 million, where you can immerse yourself in a city that celebrates diversity, creativity, and a strong sense of community. Your dream home awaits in this captivating corner of California!

Newest Berkeley Homes under $2 million

1927 Grant St, Berkeley
$899,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41151579 MLS ⋅ Active Status
A rare opportunity in the heart of Central Berkeley! This charming 2 BD, 1 BA bungalow style is in walkers and bikers' dream location. This bright and sunny home boasts a spacious living room with bay windows, a fireplace and formal dining room with wainscoting, tray ceiling & built ins. Updated bath. Two spacious bedrooms. The cozy eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet storage and seamless access to the rea deck, perfect for soaking in the sunshine with your morning coffee. Spacious back yard with lawn and mature greenery. One parking space on the double door fenced area. With UC Berkeley & downtown nearby and walk and bike scores of 97 and 99, this home places you in the heart of everything!

1927 Grant St, Berkeley
1109 Sterling Ave, Berkeley
$1,795,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41151545 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Sophisticated Berkeley Hills Contemporary with Sweeping Bay Views! Beautifully designed to capture stunning Bay views from nearly every room, this newer contemporary residence offers an exceptional blend of modern luxury, architectural elegance, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Featuring 4+ bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the thoughtfully designed home offers generous living spaces across three levels, accessed by a grand staircase or private elevator. The main level features a chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, expansive island, abundant cabinetry, and a custom built-in dining banquette. The kitchen opens to an elegant living room with a fireplace and captivating Bay views. A formal dining room and second living room with custom bookcases and fireplace provide additional spaces for entertaining and relaxation. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite is a private retreat featuring a spa-inspired bath opening to a secluded garden oasis and a beautifully finished walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and a flexible office or lounge complete this level. The lower level offers a second primary suite, updated contemporary bath, and additional privacy, ideal for guests or extended living. Outdoors, discover an enchanting garden sanctuary surrounded by lush, mature landscaping. A custom treehouse, private sauna, and tiled dining patio create an extraordinary setting for entertaining under the stars or enjoying peaceful afternoons. Thoughtful details throughout include custom ironwork, updated lighting, built-in speakers, central vacuum, laundry area, and abundant storage. Ideally located in the Berkeley Hills, just minutes from Tilden Regional Park, scenic trails, and local schools, this exceptional residence offers a rare combination of sophisticated design, breathtaking views, and tranquil hillside living.

1109 Sterling Ave, Berkeley
1915 Berryman St, Berkeley
$1,498,000
41151519 MLS ⋅ Active Status
The Art of Renewal-An extraordinary opportunity in the heart of North Berkeley. Set on an expansive, tree-lined corner lot in one of Berkeley’s most coveted neighborhoods, 1915 Berryman offers a rare combination of location, scale, flexibility and future potential. Currently configured as a three-unit property, the site invites a wide range of possibilities—reimagine the existing residences, create a compelling income property, explore an owner/user opportunity, or pursue a more ambitious vision for the property. Adding another dimension to its potential, the property was previously ZAB approved for an architecturally striking 11-residence development designed by Gunkel Architecture, offering a future owner an exceptional foundation from which to explore redevelopment of the site. What makes 1915 Berryman especially compelling is the freedom to think creatively. Improve what is here today, generate income, revisit the previously approved development, or investigate an entirely new vision for this substantial Berkeley property. With separate utility metering already in place and a generous site in a premier North Berkeley setting, the possibilities are remarkable. A rare chance to acquire a significant property in an exceptional Berkeley location—and determine its next chapter.

1915 Berryman St, Berkeley
1515 Oxford St Unit 3B, Berkeley
$1,295,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41151481 MLS ⋅ Active Status
From golden morning light to sunset vistas over the Golden Gate Bridge, this top-floor sanctuary in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto offers breathtaking two-bridge panoramas. Positioned atop a Mid-Century Modern elevator building, this expansive single-level residence delivers the scale of a traditional home with turnkey condominium ease. Inside, the open floor plan flows seamlessly from the dining area into a spacious living room, anchored by a cozy fireplace and freshly laid white oak floors. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors in the living room and bedrooms invite abundant morning light while opening to a private covered balcony showcasing dramatic panoramas of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate, and Bay Bridge. The sunlit kitchen features a bright eat-in breakfast corner, ample cabinetry, and a new refrigerator and dishwasher. Down the hall, two bedrooms and two full bathrooms offer optimal privacy and layout separation. Building amenities include elevator access, secure garage parking, in-building laundry, a community room, and a shared rooftop deck with spectacular views. Just minutes from UC Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley, BART, the North Berkeley Farmers Market and exceptional dining establishments including Chez Panisse, The Cheese Board Collective, Grégoire, Via del Corso, FatApple's and the original Peet’s Coffee. Enjoy nearby Codornices Park, the Berkeley Rose Garden, the Berkeley Art Center, and Live Oak Park with its tennis courts, sports fields, and open-air theater. In a residential neighborhood, surrounded by historic Victorian and Craftsman homes, this residence offers easy access to the quintessential North Berkeley lifestyle.

1515 Oxford St Unit 3B, Berkeley
1488 Summit Road, Berkeley
$999,999
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82064850 MLS ⋅ Active Status
A distinctive Berkeley Hills retreat blending mid-century character, sweeping San Francisco Bay views, and modern convenience. Behind a welcoming garden gate draped in mature grapevines, this inviting single-level home offers warmth, privacy, and a seamless connection to the outdoors. Hardwood floors, wood-beamed ceilings, expansive windows, and a striking fireplace lend timeless architectural appeal to the light-filled living and dining spaces. Three bedrooms include a primary suite with a renovated bath, complemented by a second full bathroom and a convenient powder room. Two bedrooms open onto a generous balcony with captivating San Francisco views, while a separate office offers flexibility for working from home or creative pursuits. Established gardens provide a tranquil backdrop for morning coffee, outdoor entertaining, and spectacular sunset views across the Bay. Solar power and EV charging add modern, energy-conscious convenience, while a level-in entry, one-car garage and a storage room enhance everyday ease. A rare opportunity to experience the best of Berkeley Hills living, where timeless design, captivating Bay views, and modern comforts come together in a home that feels both effortlessly sophisticated and distinctly Californian.

1488 Summit Road, Berkeley
1818 Milvia St, Berkeley
$1,495,000
41151268 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Rare opportunity to own a substantially renovated duplex in a prime North Berkeley location, just blocks from UC Berkeley and an easy walk to campus, Downtown Berkeley, BART, restaurants and shopping. 1818 Milvia features two spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath residences, each with an open-concept floor plan and a primary bedroom with ensuite bath. Both units have been extensively remodeled with new kitchens, cabinetry, countertops and appliances; updated bathrooms; new flooring, doors, paint and windows; and in-unit washer/dryer hookups. Major systems have also been upgraded, including new water, gas and DWV plumbing, new electrical wiring and subpanels, tankless water heater, and energy-efficient mini-split heating and air conditioning. Gas and electricity are separately metered for each unit. A new driveway provides two valuable off-street parking spaces at the rear. For investors, the combination of 3BR/2BA layouts, ensuite primary bedrooms, in-unit laundry, heat and A/C, parking, updated interiors and proximity to UC Berkeley positions the property for strong rental demand and income potential. For owner-occupants, live in one beautifully renovated residence while generating income from the other. Turnkey condition, extensive upgrades and an exceptional North Berkeley location make 1818 Milvia a compelling opportunity for investors and owner-occupants alike.

1818 Milvia St, Berkeley
1818 Milvia St, Berkeley
$1,495,000
6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41151266 MLS ⋅ Active Status
What is a duplex, really? It’s a single-family home with another home attached! Think of it as the ultimate SFR + ADU lifestyle—except your “ADU” is another full-size 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence. Welcome to 1818 Milvia, where flexibility meets location in the heart of North Berkeley. Live comfortably in one beautifully renovated 3BR/2BA residence while the second can help offset your mortgage, accommodate extended family, provide space for adult children or parents, or create additional income. Each residence offers an open-concept floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a primary bedroom with ensuite bath. Both have been extensively remodeled with new kitchens, cabinetry, countertops and appliances; updated bathrooms; new flooring, windows, doors and paint; in-unit washer/dryer hookups; and energy-efficient mini-split heating and A/C. Major improvements include new water, gas and DWV plumbing, new electrical wiring and subpanels, a tankless water heater, and separately metered gas and electricity. A new driveway provides two off-street parking spaces at the rear. Best of all, you're just blocks from UC Berkeley and within easy walking distance of Downtown Berkeley, BART, restaurants, cafés and shopping. Why settle for a traditional single-family home when you can have your home plus an entire second residence? Whether it's income, multigenerational living or simply flexibility for the future, 1818 Milvia gives an owner-occupant options that most homes simply can't offer.

1818 Milvia St, Berkeley
2004 Yolo Avenue, Berkeley
$1,995,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 41151219 MLS ⋅ Active Status
You Only Live Once, so enjoy the perfection of 2004 Yolo Avenue! This classic 1914 Berkeley home has been renovated and reimaged keeping all of the character and charm of the era but with beautiful updates and modern creature comforts. Quality and efficiency are built in, with upgrades from the ground up. A comprehensive 2002 renovation included a complete foundation replacement, new electrical system, insulation in the walls and ceilings, and dual-pane windows. More recent remodelling has included kitchen and bathrooms updates and the addition of solar panels. All renovations have been by owners who prioritized quality and energy efficiency which is reflected in the Home Energy Score of 10 out of 10! The traditional Craftsman exterior welcomes you with a deep front porch framed by substantial pillars. Inside, the inviting foyer opens to a floor plan thoughtfully adapted for modern living while retaining its original warmth and character. Rich wood accents complement the stunning chef’s kitchen, featuring an island, expansive countertops with bar seating, and a cozy breakfast nook beside the door to deck dining. The adjoining living and dining areas flow naturally from the kitchen, creating a wonderful setting for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite is a true retreat, with soaring ceilings, windows on three sides, a walk-in closet, a beautifully remodeled en suite bath, and a private balcony overlooking the garden and south-facing views. An adjacent bedroom offers an ideal office or flex space, while two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom occupy the opposite side of the hall. The lower level offers a world of possibilities, with versatile spaces for a home office, guests, or a family room, plus a wet bar, full bathroom, and separate entrance. Outside, the phenomenal multi-level backyard unfolds into distinct spaces for entertaining and relaxation, including view balconies, a lounge level, a grassy play area with play structure, and an adjacent accessory building ideal for a studio or indoor activities. A lower-level storage room even boasts a long history of housing fine wine! All this in an exceptional North Berkeley location, just steps from the acclaimed dining, shops, and amenities of three top districts: North Shattuck Avenue, Northbrae, and Solano Avenue, and with easy access to downtown Berkeley and BART. Open Saturday & Sunday, 2-4pm.

2004 Yolo Avenue, Berkeley
80 Hazel Rd., Berkeley
$1,995,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41151209 MLS ⋅ Active Status
On a picturesque street in the heart of Elmwood, near the Claremont Hotel, this beautiful 1940 Spanish Colonial Revival by noted architect Edwin Lewis Snyder reveals an interior of remarkable warmth, scale, and architectural craftsmanship. The living room has soaring wood-beamed ceilings, exposed trusses, decorative corbels, a handsome gas insert brick fireplace, and beautifully integrated cabinetry and shelving. Generous multi-paned windows, warm wood paneling, and wide random-plank oak floors enhance the room's remarkable sense of space and character. The inviting dining room continues the home's rich architectural detailing with a handsome wood-paneled ceiling, original hand-blown pendant light, and warm wood floors. A wall of multi-paned French doors opens to a generous new redwood deck overlooking the lush, serene garden, creating a natural extension of the dining room for outdoor meals and entertaining. The adjoining updated eat-in kitchen also enjoys lovely garden views. The almost level-in main floor includes a bedroom and bathroom, along with an office that opens directly to the deck. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and a full bath enjoy peaceful outlooks over the front gardens, and a peak of a bay view. A charming, enclosed entrance and brick pathway welcome visitors, while a second gate opens to a brick courtyard and spacious garage or workshop with potential for development and convenient interior access to the kitchen. The new redwood deck, brick patio and lush backyard provide inviting spaces for relaxation and entertaining. With its distinctive architectural details, gracious proportions, and connection to the outdoors, 80 Hazel Road offers a rare combination of historic character and comfortable living in one of Berkeley's most appealing neighborhoods, close to shops, local schools and freeway access. “Home Energy Score of 1.”

80 Hazel Rd., Berkeley
2864 Shasta Rd, Berkeley
$1,098,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41151183 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Classic Mid-Century Modern Architecture. This three-bedrom, two-bath home with all the modern amenites and fixtures is filled with stunning natural light from three directions that cascades through the organically flowing floor plan with a natural connection from the kitchen to the dining area to the large 24'x18' sunny, outdoor patio. The tiled patio has both a seating and dining area with a retractable awning when it gets too sunny. From the central dining area, the plan opens down to the vaulted ceiling in the extraordinarily wide 32' x14' living room with original floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Open wood-planked beamed ceilings and refinished hardwood floors throughout. New Kitchen and Baths. The open living room stretches across the entire bay-facing floor to ceiling windows. The upper bedroom level has bay facing windows too providing views from all of the bedrooms. 200amp Electric Service panel. EV charging station in the carport. Located two houses from the AC Transit Route 65 Bus Stop connecting to the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. Easy access to Tilden Park hiking, Botanical Gardens, Golf Course Miniature Steam Train and the hand carved merry-go-round. Fun for all ages. Biking along Grizzly Peak Boulevard you can explore the hills and spectacular bay views. Summer swimming at Lake Anza too!

2864 Shasta Rd, Berkeley
1906 Vine St, Berkeley
$699,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 41151180 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Fabulous fixer opportunity in North Berkeley's famed Gourmet District. Chez Panisse, Cheeseboard, the original Peet's Coffee, Saul's, and so many other hot spots are moments away. Not to mention close proximity to UC Berkeley campus and North Berkeley BART. The home is north-facing with a sunny backyard, detached structure*, storage sheds, and a driveway. Bring your tools and your vision, and reap the rewards! First showing: Broker’s Tour 10/15, 9:30-noon. Open Sat/Sun, 2-4 pm. HES score:7. *Buyer to investigate.

1906 Vine St, Berkeley
2756 Acton St, Berkeley
$899,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41151178 MLS ⋅ Active Status
A fantastic opportunity to own two homes on one lot in a great Berkeley location, just blocks from San Pablo Park! The charming and spacious front home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large basement with plenty of room for storage, a workshop, or a creative maker space. Updates in 2008 include the roof, kitchen, bathrooms, electrical system, and foundation retrofit. Tucked away at the rear of the property is a charming, detached cottage*, currently generating rental income.** Whether you're looking for a home with supplemental income, a multigenerational living opportunity, or a smart investment, this property offers flexibility and value. This location is accessible to what foodies dream of: Café Bolita, Third Culture Bakery, Tanzie’s, and blocks to Berkeley Bowl West. Every want for communal living. Open Sunday 2-4. Back unit shown to those with agent confirmation. Home Energy Score of 5 for Front House, 8 for Rear House. *,**Buyer to investigate.

2756 Acton St, Berkeley
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