2820 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

$2500 / 2br - 800ft, 2 - Unit available August 15, 2022 or later
unfurnished, small 4-unit apartment for peace and quiet
attached garage and/or street parking... with purchase of a permit
7 blocks to UCB
no laundry on site
no smoking

OPEN HOUSE: THIS SUNDAY 8/7, 9 AM to 8 PM, or by appointment.

This is a no host viewing. The front door will be unlocked for your entry and viewing. The unit is currently unoccupied and unfurnished. Please do not disturb the neighboring tenants. A neighboring tenant will be monitoring the open house for safety and security.

*Location - Elmwood District, 2 blocks from stores, laundry and restaurants, 7 blocks south of UCB, take Ashby Avenue to major highways and thoroughfares, or BART trains
*Unique Floor Plan - unit has 2 levels, Unfurnished
*One parking space included directly under the apartment for security and convenience

DIRECTIONS: 2820 Benvenue, Apt. D (three blocks NW from College and Ashby Avenue). 4-unit apartment is located in the back of a two-story home (2818 Benvenue Avenue). Walk down the driveway, facing the apartment - go to the right, turn left, go up one flight to Unit D. Door should be unlocked between 9 AM and 8 PM.

The unit is currently unoccupied. Maintenance, additional cleaning, and/or removal of drapes/ curtains are needed before move-in ready. The unit is NOT move-in ready but can be ready in ten days or less. Also, major cleanup of the grounds, gardening and trash removal are scheduled. The target finish date is 8/15.

GENERAL:
Comfortable unit is 800 sq. feet, two bedrooms, one bath, unit has two levels.
Located in the desirable Elmwood District, two blocks to stores and laundromat, restaurants, pet store, bank, movie theatre, florist, 7-Eleven, post-office is 4 blocks, etc. View an internet map for a birds eye view. Type "2965 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA. Or take a stroll on College Avenue and visit the many businesses on College Avenue.

Residential street is mostly family homes ($$$) and not a main thoroughfare.
Street parking with city permits purchased by tenant are available, otherwise 2-hour limit.
Quick access to streets/freeways headed to SF, Oakland, Walnut Creek, and San Jose.

MORE INFORMATION:
Unit is two levels -- for privacy and quiet from shared areas, interior stairwell separates the bedrooms
Top: living room, kitchen and dining room, Bottom: 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath : All doors lock.
Extremely quiet, friendly tenants
Large picture windows for natural lighting
Hardwood floors except bathroom and kitchen are vinyl
Kitchen - newer design, double stainless steel sinks, gas stove/range refrigerator, plenty of cabinets and drawers. No garbage disposal or dishwasher.
Gas central heating.
Shared deck at the top of the apartment for sunning, entertaining, breathtaking view of the Berkeley Hills and a narrow view of San Francisco.
No pets.
There is no onsite laundry, washer or dryer. Coin laundry is 2 blocks away.
Utilities: Owner pays for garbage removal only. Tenant pays for electricity, water (including sewer and seismic charges), and gas.

Lease – 10 or 12 months, $2500 /mo, Deposit - $1000, Negotiable
Price is based on 2 Occupants, 3rd person adds $100 per month, negotiable, students welcome, co-signing possible, start date and lease length are negotiable based on availability. Possible move-in dates: August 15, 2022 or later.

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