Location is everythingand this one offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy Albany’s top-rated schools and small-town charm while being just one block from Berkeley’s vibrant energy. Around the corner are Monterey Market, Gilman District shops, Whole Foods, Acme Bread, Bartavelle, Caf Leila, and Solano Avenue restaurants and boutiques. Easy access to BART, Transbay bus lines, and the Ohlone Greenway make commuting effortless. Completely updated and glowing with natural light, this home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 completely updated bathrooms, and a flexible layout designed for modern living. The kitchen shines with granite counters, a designer tile backsplash, and a breakfast peninsula that opens to the formal dining roomperfect for entertaining or hosting. The spacious living room offers warmth and flow, complemented by beautiful wood floors throughout, a fireplace and floor to ceiling windows all around. Two bedrooms and a full bath sit on the main level, with a private upstairs suite ideal for guests, teen quarters or a home retreat. Come inside from your two-car garage for easy access-- a wonderful dedicated office and laundry are found on the lower level. Did we mention the air conditioning? A low-maintenance corner lot & unbeatable walkability the complete the package.