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About 1539 Fairview St
This special ground floor in-law apartment is private, peaceful, and cozy. It is just under 600 square feet, and is nestled into the back-yard of a fully fenced in Victorian home and garden, in the Lorin District of South Berkeley. Owner lives on site in main home. Parking is ON STREET ONLY. The apartment is very sunny, as there are ample windows. French doors lead onto a stone patio that is framed with morning glory jasmine, trumpet vines, orchids, aloe vera, angels trumpet, and other succulents. Because of the location of the multiple windows, the patio outside becomes an integral part of your everyday, inside, living experience. This unique in-law cottage type apartment does not become available often. Both the main home, and the in-law apartment sit entirely enclosed together, within a shared fenced-in garden with multiple trees, seating areas, wooden rocking benches, and a hammock. There is a large, goofy, and super friendly dog that lives on site at the main house. Parking is ON STREET ONLY; 3 blocks from Ashby Bart; Bus 1/2 block away; Transit score 63 (good transit); Neighborhood walkability score 91 (very walkable) & Bike score 99 (biker's paradise). The interior of the apartment includes the following amenities: *Gen Air Refrigerator *Cook Top Stove *Double Oven/Microwave *Dishwasher *Private Washer & Dryer; *Garbage Disposal *Free Sonic Fiber Optic Internet *Stone Counter Tops in the Kitchen *Stone Tile in the Shower *Pedestal Sink in the Bathroom *Forced Air Heater *Anderson Windows *Stone Patio *French Doors to the outside stone patio *Gates that enclose the stone patio *Double Glass Pocket Doors in Living Room Entry *Wood Floor in Bedroom (mixture of Fir and Bamboo) *Ebony-Stained-Saltillo-Pavers in Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room & Dining Room *Front Door with Stained Glass window panes *Wood Bathroom pocket Door *Wood Bedroom Door Email to inquire, and/or to make a "private appointment" to view the apartment. You must view the apartment in person to be considered.
Features and Amenities
Outdoor Features
- Gated
- Yard
- Patio
Interior Features
- Washer/Dryer
- Smoke Free
Kitchen Amenities
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Living Area Features
- Dining Room
- Hardwood Floors
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- Shopping
- Colleges
- Schools
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks
- Transportation
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Getting Around
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Points of Interest
Time and distance from 1539 Fairview St.
Big Box and Retail | Address | Drive | Distance |
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Marshalls | 5795 Christie Ave | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
Staples | 2352 Shattuck Ave | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
Walgreens | 5055 Telegraph Ave | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
Colleges and Universities | Address | Drive | Distance |
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Berkeley City College | 2050 Center Sreet | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Samuel Merritt University | 3100 Telegraph Avenue | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
University of California, Berkeley | University Avenue and Oxford St | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
Groceries | Address | Drive | Distance |
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Trader Joe's | 5733 Christie Ave | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
Safeway | 5100 Broadway | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
Whole Foods | 1025 Gilman St | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
Hospitals | Address | Drive | Distance |
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Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland | 747 52nd Street | 3 min | 1.0 mi |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus | 2450 Ashby Avenue | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond | 275 West Macarthur Boulevard | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
Military Bases | Address | Drive | Distance |
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Oakland Army Base | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
Oakland/US Naval Supply Center | 8 min | 3.9 mi | |
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda | 10 min | 4.9 mi |
Parks and Recreation | Address | Drive | Distance |
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San Francisco Maritime National Historic Site | 1000 N. Point St. | 18 min | 8.6 mi |
Moscone Recreation Center | 1800 Chestnut St. | 19 min | 9.2 mi |
Glen Canyon | 70 Elk Str | 20 min | 9.4 mi |
1539 Fairview St has 3 parks within 9.2 miles, including San Francisco Maritime National Historic Site, Moscone Recreation Center, and Glen Canyon.
Restaurants and Dining | Address | Drive | Distance |
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P.F. Chang's | 5633 Bay Street | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Buca Di Beppo - San Francisco | 855 Howard Street | 18 min | 8.4 mi |
Shopping Centers | Address | Drive | Distance |
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The Public Market | 5959 Shellmound St | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
The Promenade | 4101-4125 San Pablo Ave | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
Bay Street Emeryville | 5614 Bay St | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
1539 Fairview St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles.
Transit Stations | Address | Drive | Distance |
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Ashby Station-Fremont - Richmond | 3073 Adeline St | 1 min | 0.4 mi |
Ashby Station-Richmond - Millbrae | 3073 Adeline St | 1 min | 0.4 mi |
Downtown Berkeley Station-Richmond - Millbrae | 2096 Center St | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Berkeley Studio Apartments | $2,882 | $997 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $795 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,980 | $799 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,111 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,673 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,601 | $6,799 | $10,000+ |
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