Bright and spacious

Thousand Oaks Bungalow 

+ detached studio!

Living in North Berkeley gives residents a broad range of opportunities for recreation, dining and shopping. Hit the top of the ridge for views of the San Francisco and Oakland skylines, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Mount Tamalpais. For even more great views plus a variety of great outdoor activities, residents can take a short trip to nearby Tilden Regional Park.  Free activities available at Tilden Park include a beautiful botanical garden, the Little Farm, where children can interact with farm animals (bring celery for the goats and cows!), and nearly 40 miles of scenic hiking trails. For a small fee, the public can also swim at Lake Anza, take a spin on the vintage Merry-Go-Round, or enjoy a round of golf at Tilden Park Golf Course.

The southern part of North Berkeley Hills and the Thousand Oaks neighborhood are within walking distance of the thriving retail district on Solano Avenue. Featuring a wide variety of stores, shops, and plenty of great restaurants, including:
Safeway Community Markets: Located at the southwest corner of Solano and Fresno Avenues, this is a great place to check off everything on your grocery list.
Noor & Sons Rug Gallery: Find handcrafted Oriental Rugs for your home, as well as rug cleaning and repair services.
Peet’s Coffee: It all started in Berkeley, and this location is ideal for your morning cup of coffee before you begin your commute.
Zachary's Pizza: An East Bay favorite for both stuffed and thin-crust pizza lovers
Additionally, foodies who love a variety of cuisines are just a short walk or drive away from the infamous Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood.

North Berkeley & the Thousand Oaks neigbhorhood is extremely transit-friendly. The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District bus lines that serve the neighborhood drop residents at the Downtown Berkeley BART station for a quick commute to downtown San Francisco. Berkeley Hills residents who live near the western section of the neighborhood are less than one mile away from the heart of UC Berkeley, making it a great area for faculty and administrators to live. For residents with school-aged children, most homes are within 2 miles of the child's school. With a Bike Score of 83, many school-goers from 765 Neilson St might choose to commute via bicycle.