Mid-century perfection. Largely untouched since 1957, except for thoughtful updates. Beautiful beamed ceilings, many original light fixtures, gorgeous huge windows, an expansive deck perfect sunset aperitivo, and an updated vintage kitchen to make you swoon.  Not to mention a great location for hopping over to Blake Garden (1 block up), cute shops on Arlington and Solano, easy access to the Gourmet Ghetto, and a quick jaunt to the express bus to SF or El Cerrito BART. And, there are Golden Gate views. Really.

Tucked off a quiet street, this home was originally designed and built by a prominent architect of the time for his own family. After entering the living room with its floor-to-ceiling glass, mahogany paneling, and refinished wood floors, go out to the deck and admire the tall trees in the backyard--loquat (with treehouse), plum, cherry, plus redwoods—and take in the expansive views. Back inside to the awesome modern kitchen with original custom cabinetry/hardware (and the cutest half bath you’ve ever seen), and then down stairs surrounded by tall walls of concrete blocks that look like an art installation. Find three bright bedrooms and an updated bath, tons of extra storage, and sliders to the back patio and garden.

• 3 bedrooms, 1.5 updated baths
• Freshly painted 
• 1 car carport, plus additional driveway parking
• Front patio with new planters, lit stairway, and seating area
• Original architect blueprints
• Welcoming neighborhood with block parties and group email