$685,000

Coveted Berkeley location in Elmwood neighborhood -close enough to stroll to renown UCB campus or your choice of cafes and it's on the bus line! Bright, updated, 2 bedroom & 1 bath is on the 1st floor (above the lobby level). Easy one-level living with an open floor plan and a wall of windows in the living room. Sliding doors lead to a lovely balcony from the dining area - convenient for al fresco meals, which is open through to the well-equipped kitchen w/breakfast bar. Built-in shelving along the hall provides for extra storage. The low rise, well-managed boutique building has an elevator & exterior staircase, both w/almost direct access at the front door of the unit (no need to use hallways). Parking is behind a security gate, laundry is on the ground floor. Directly across from low impact Clark Kerr with it's running track, sports fields and access to the Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve for hiking with world-class views of the Bay Area! Conveniently located close to the Elmwood & Claremont commercial districts. Best that the East Bay has to offer at your doorstep! Also available for short-term rental $3700/mo (furnished is an option)