A thoughtful reimagining gives this El Cerrito home a more open, connected way to live. The permitted redesign brings the living, dining and kitchen areas together, transforming the original separated layout into a welcoming central living space anchored by a fireplace. The kitchen opens naturally to the dining and living areas, with a large island creating a central place to gather, entertain or simply spend time together. With 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the redesigned floor plan makes smart use of the home's existing footprint, including the creation of a junior suite with its own bathroom. The primary suite offers its own private bath and walk-in closet, while the hall bath features a freestanding soaking tub. New flooring visually connects the spaces, large windows bring in natural light, and a mini-split system provides heating and cooling. Outside, a wood patio, stone pathway and fresh landscaping create an inviting setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining or evenings under the string lights. Conveniently located near El Cerrito del Norte BART, neighborhood parks and trails, El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo Avenue and local shopping and dining. More than a collection of updates, this is a home whose redesigned flow is best appreciated in person.

Discover timeless character, generous space, and everyday comfort in this 2,019 sq ft, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Rodeo Highlands. Filled with natural light, the inviting living room features a vaulted ceiling, exposed wood beam, and classic wood-burning fireplace. The functional split-level floor plan flows from the living and dining areas to the kitchen, breakfast nook, and spacious family room, offering plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. A private upper-level primary suite includes its own bath, while three additional bedrooms on the lower level offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. A professionally installed hardwired security system with cameras and remote access adds convenience and peace of mind. Outside, the flat, fenced backyard offers space for gardening, outdoor dining, play, or relaxing. Complete with an attached two-car garage and ideally located near parks, shopping, Safeway, Highway 80, Hercules, Pinole, and regional transportation, this home offers generous space, timeless character, and an opportunity to make it your own.

Big lot, one-story living, and room to make it your own—this is the kind of opportunity that’s getting harder to find in Benicia. Set on an expansive lot in an excellent location, 327 Steven Cir offers a spacious single-level layout with multiple living areas, wood and tile flooring, a fireplace, and plenty of natural light. The oversized yard provides exceptional outdoor space with mature landscaping, patio areas, RV access/parking, and room to create the backyard you’ve been imagining. Enjoy marina, water, and bridge views along with convenient access to downtown Benicia, shopping, parks, schools, and major commute routes. The home offers a great canvas for buyers ready to update, personalize, and unlock its full potential. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, renovation opportunity, or long-term investment, the combination of a large lot, one-story floor plan, location, and upside makes this Benicia property worth seeing.

What if the best part of this Richmond Heights home is what you choose to do with it next? 1506 Elm Avenue has character worth preserving and plenty of opportunity to make it your own. The living room makes an immediate impression with its exposed wood-beamed ceiling, stone fireplace, built-in shelving and hardwood floors that continue through much of the home. Rather than starting over, imagine refinishing the floors, highlighting the existing woodwork and making thoughtful updates along the way. The vintage kitchen is ready for a fresh vision, while the spacious rear room, filled with natural light and built-in cabinetry, offers even more possibilities for a creative redesign. Outside, mature greenery and established lemon trees frame a backyard with room to garden, entertain or simply unwind. Beyond the property, enjoy nearby Alvarado Park and Wildcat Canyon Regional Park for trails and open space, Arlington Market just around the corner, plus convenient access to El Cerrito del Norte BART and I-80. Preserve what you love, reimagine what's ready for change, and make 1506 Elm Avenue your own.

Calling all visionaries: this South Berkeley bungalow is ready for its next chapter. 1514 Russell Street is a classic 1920 Berkeley home with original hardwood floors, generous room sizes, a fireplace, and plenty of character and potential. The home needs significant updating and deferred maintenance and is being offered as-is—a true fixer-upper opportunity for a contractor, investor, or buyer ready to renovate and make it their own. A detached garage provides additional storage, workshop, or future-use potential. Location is a major part of the opportunity, with Ashby BART, Berkeley Bowl, and the restaurants, shops, and local businesses along the Adeline corridor nearby, plus convenient access to Downtown Berkeley, UC Berkeley, Oakland, and major East Bay destinations. This part of South Berkeley blends residential streets with everyday convenience—transit, shopping, and dining all close by. The work is here. So is the potential. Make it your own.

Freshly renovated and move-in ready, 1106 88th Avenue in Oakland delivers more than its exterior suggests. Inside, the home feels bright and clean throughout, anchored by a fireplace with a vertical wood slat feature wall that gives the living space genuine character. The kitchen has been redone with white shaker cabinetry, new countertops, modern appliances, and a dining area right alongside. Three bedrooms offer comfortable living space with good natural light, including a spacious primary suite with an updated bath featuring a double vanity, LED mirror, and shower over tub. A second updated bathroom continues the home's fresh, modern feel. Out back, a private patio with new wood fencing and raised planters provides functional outdoor space without a lot of upkeep. A detached bonus structure offers additional flexibility for a home office, creative space, or storage. Convenient access to Coliseum BART and nearby freeways makes getting around the East Bay and beyond easier, while shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences are available in nearby San Leandro. Freshly updated with flexible spaces inside and out, this home offers more than you might expect.