2235 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
Another view of main room from interior hallway
North wall of kitchen viewed from hall entryway, second door to main room at rear (next to spice cabinets)
OFF MARKET
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 500 sqft

2235 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

Gourmet Ghetto

Home Highlights

Apartment
500 sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

What's unique:New toiletNew refrigeratorSeparate kitchenBright spacious studio apartmentAmple natural lightStainless steel sink
Newly upgraded, bright, spacious studio apartment with classic hardwood floors, ample natural light from large, east-facing windows in main room and kitchen. Plentiful storage space (multiple large closets, including a walk-in with built-in shelving and dresser) in our family owned and managed 8 unit building on the corner of Hearst and Spruce. We are conveniently located in the prime Northside "gourmet ghetto" location on the north/west corner of Hearst Avenue and Spruce Street, across from UC Berkeley's Barker Hall, and steps away from a Bear Transit stop, BART, and AC Transit. Our units are not furnished.

We have freshly painted the entire unit, following various upgrades, including new kitchen and bathroom hardware, a new refrigerator, new range hood, new toilet, and a new "fandelier" in the main room. This unit is on the first floor (above the street level garages) on the Spruce Street side of the building.
Unit #2 has a separate kitchen which features two entries (one to the main room and one from the unit's hall/entry area), appliances, spice cabinets, a pantry/broom closet, and a large, working slider window with new mini-blinds for privacy. The kitchen appliances include a refrigerator, gas range/oven and hood, granite countertops, stainless steel sink, and microwave; along with ample counter-to-ceiling solid wood cabinets/under-cabinet storage, and durable, easy to clean/maintain SPC flooring.

There is extensive in-unit storage, which includes two hall closets (a linen closet with shelves, the other for hanging clothes), as well as the aforementioned roomy walk-in closet off the main room with shelving, closet rod and hooks for hanging clothes, and a built-in dresser with mirror.

All our units have an intercom, doorbell and front door buzzer to allow screening of visitors to the building's enclosed interior common hallway and stairway areas, with skylights. There is a shared, on-site wash room with coin operated washer and dryer and a utility sink. We have indoor bike racks. A private garage may be available to rent for our building's tenants at an additional de minimis monthly fee under a separate month-to-month garage rental agreement.

We are a short walk to all points on the UC Berkeley campus, transportation, popular Gourmet Ghetto restaurants, cafes, markets and merchants, as well as local hiking trails and other community spaces. We are proud of our responsible maintenance and respect for the Berkeley community as third generation Cal Bear family ownership/management of this building. Many of our tenants are referrals from former long-term tenants, some stay after graduation, and all are collegial and respectful of each other's safety, privacy and property rights.

The unit will be shown by appointment only to one applicant at a time. Please contact Mona Soo Hoo with any questions; or, to request a nonbinding application to rent. You will receive a reply within a day or less.

Sorry, although we are dog lovers, our building's policy is that no pets are allowed. Our building is smoke free, as required by the City of Berkeley. Our studios are suitable for one person only.

A twelve month lease is required to start, with the potential option to renew. First full months rent and security/cleaning deposit (1 months rent) required to move in.
2235 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 500 sqft apartment in Gourmet Ghetto. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $2,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 18, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,585/month.

Home Details for 2235 Hearst Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

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Sold Date
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$4,650,000
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2
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1
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$3,280,000
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7
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$1,300,000
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$2,700,000
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$667,500
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Gourmet Ghetto
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What Locals Say about Gourmet Ghetto

At least 36 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 78 % Say there's wildlife

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say parking is easy

  • 49 % Say car is needed

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

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  • Bhkchan
    "Support from local neighbors (via systems like NextDoor). People are very willing to help the community"
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  • Barbara A. B.
    "There are a lot of dog owners in this area, there is a park with a creek. Overall a great area to live in..."
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  • Ditas.joaquin
    "Farmers markets every Thursday nights, street fares on Telegraph Avenue once in a while. Street closures for events a couple times a year on Shattuck. "
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  • Gaetan
    "I have been living at the cross of Virginia and Spruce for nearly 5 years and loved it. It's quiet, close to the university. 10 min walk from Downtown Berkeley BART, 3 movies theaters, Groceries (Safeway, Walgreens) and a lot of restaurants. Berkeley gourmet ghetto is 4 blocks away. In addition to that, you're very close to Berkeley Hills and Tilden park. Top neighborhood."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 18, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,300
Apr 24, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,300
Jun 5, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
May 20, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$2,100
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 2235 Hearst Ave

  • Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?
    Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Berkeley?
    The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.49M. That is down $4.17K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Gourmet Ghetto, Berkeley.
  • What are the closest schools to 2235 Hearst Ave?
    The closest schools to 2235 Hearst Ave in Berkeley, CA are Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Berkeley High School (rated 9/10), Cragmont Elementary School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 2235 Hearst Ave have parking?
    Yes, 2235 Hearst Ave in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.

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