37$1,095,000
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,179 sqft
1205 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA
Devin Ratoosh · Red Oak Realty · on 3 MLSs
Est. $5,734/mo$1,033/sqft · 10 days on Realty
· 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
2
Beds
1
Baths
851
Sqft
1937
Built
Talbot Avenue sits in Berkeley’s Westbrae neighborhood, where the streets are flat, the lots are deep, and neighbors still stop to talk on the sidewalk. For nearly ten years, this 1937 split-level has been home to the same family, a place where children took their first steps, friends gathered for dinner, and everyday routines became lasting memories. Set back behind a landscaped front garden, the home feels private and welcoming. Inside, original character is complemented by substantial improvements. Hardwood floors have been refinished, walls repaired and replastered, the interior freshly painted, and new light fixtures installed throughout. The eat-in kitchen pairs vintage charm with practical updates, including a classic Wedgewood stove, new quartz countertops, faucet, garbage disposal, satin nickel hardware, and engineered hardwood flooring. Cabinetry and shelving were reconfigured in 2021, and appliances include a Bosch dishwasher and updated refrigerator. A separate laundry room features new flooring over a rebuilt subfloor and an LG washer and dryer. The bathroom has been refreshed with a new vanity, faucet, mirror, lighting, and exhaust fan. Two bedrooms and an attached one-car garage complete the 851-square-foot main house. A detached office and studio at the rear of the property adds flexible usable space. Built out in 2021 with new windows, doors, and a skylight, it offers a dedicated setting for work, art, exercise, or retreat. Some of the home's most significant improvements are behind the walls. In 2026, the original knob-and-tube wiring was fully decommissioned and replaced. A new electric heat pump provides heating and air conditioning, while new attic insulation improves thermal performance. A new water heater was installed in 2023. Outside, the home has been freshly painted and fitted with new gutters. The generous, fully fenced backyard was regraded with new stonework, landscaping has been refreshed front and back, and fencing has been replaced along the rear and south property lines. The sellers have invested more than $130,000 in the property during their ownership, including approximately $90,000 in 2026. The result preserves the home's 1937 character while thoughtfully addressing its systems, surfaces, comfort, and efficiency. Home Energy Score of 8. BESO compliance pending.
Listing agent
Megan Micco
Courtesy of COMPASS
(510) 708-9952
Contra Costa Association of REALTORS · Listing 41149167
Listing agent
Megan Micco
Courtesy of COMPASS
(510) 708-9952
bridgeMLS · Listing 41149167
Listing agent
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Courtesy of COMPASS
(510) 708-9952
The MLS (CLAW) · Listing 41149167BR
Listing agent
Megan Micco
Courtesy of COMPASS
(510) 708-9952
California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) · Listing 41149167
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Showing Contra Costa Association of REALTORS
$175,800
Estimated monthly payment
$5,734/mo
Loan amount $703,200. Estimate only — your actual rate and payment depend on credit, location, and lender.
2026 roll
37$1,095,000
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,179 sqft
1205 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA
Devin Ratoosh · Red Oak Realty · on 3 MLSs
50$715,000
2 bd · 1 ba · 750 sqft
710 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA
Tania Balazs Jacard · Red Oak Realty · on 3 MLSs
30$888,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 854 sqft
411 Kains Ave., Albany, CA
Scott Tuffnell · BuyerFirst Real Estate&Lending · on 3 MLSs

$799,000
2 bd · — ba · 837 sqft
1058 Kains Ave, Albany, CA
BHG RE Reliance Partners
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School ratings (A+ to F) from HJN community data.
Ruth Acty Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Berkeley Unified School District
410 students · 21.6:1 student–teacher
Marin Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Albany City Unified School District
524 students · 24.0:1 student–teacher
The Crowden School
3-8 · Special Program Emphasis
39 students · 2.1:1 student–teacher
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle School
6-8 · Regular · Berkeley Unified School District
462 students · 14.6:1 student–teacher
Cornell Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Albany City Unified School District
560 students · 24.8:1 student–teacher
Ocean View Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Albany City Unified School District
563 students · 23.5:1 student–teacher
Tilden Preparatory School
6-12 · Regular
91 students · 2.3:1 student–teacher
Cedar Creek Montessori School
PK-TKG · Montessori
1 students · 1.0:1 student–teacher
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