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2917 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705

3beds
2baths
1,613sqft
$1,299,000
$805price/sqft
$8,020/moest. monthly cost
$320,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Stop paying rent for your business and your home — own both in one location. A rare opportunity to live and operate your business on one of Berkeley’s most vibrant commercial corridors. Positioned along the iconic Telegraph Avenue in the sought-after Claremont Elmwood neighborhood, this unique mixed-use property offers the perfect setup for entrepreneurs, professionals, and owner-operators seeking the ultimate live/work lifestyle. The property features two commercial storefronts totaling approximately 1,275 SF with strong street visibility and signage exposure, along with a spacious 1,613 SF residential home (3 bed / 2 bath) tucked behind the commercial frontage. Situated on a 6,187 SF lot, the property also includes on-site parking, an interior courtyard, and a private backyard, creating a rare balance of urban business presence and residential comfort. The flexible commercial spaces (approximately 650 SF each) offer excellent potential for retail, office, medical, dental, wellness, daycare, or creative professional use, surrounded by a thriving mix of neighborhood dining, boutiques, professional services, and the nearby UCSF Benioff medical offices, Telegraph Avenue benefits from consistent pedestrian activity and strong local patronage. HES score 1.

Getting Around

92
WalkingWalker's Paradise
61
TransitGood Transit
99
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

8/10
Sylvia Mendez ElementaryGrades K-50.2 mi
10/10
Willard Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.2 mi
9/10
Berkeley High SchoolGrades 9-121.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Existing
  • Year built: 1937

Materials

  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction materials: Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Craftsman
  • Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Washer

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,613
  • Total interior livable area: 1,613 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: 220 Volt Outlet

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 52157221
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Other equipment: None

Features

  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,098 sqft
  • Features: Rectangular Lot,Back Yard

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Covered
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2