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Miguel Garcia

miguel@miguelgarciarealty.com +1(707) 803-8806

Listed by Toni Foster Twin Oaks Real Estate INC

$ 1,395,000

Est. payment -/mo

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W 865 I ST Benicia, CA 94510

4 Beds

4 Baths

2,958 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,958 sqft

Price per Sqft $471

MLS Listing ID 326048609

Style Cape Cod,Contemporary,Cottage

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1942

Lot Size 6,098 Sqft

Acres 0.14

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Originally built in 1942 as a seaside vacation cottage welcoming visitors arriving by train and ferry to Benicia, 865 W I Street has spent the better part of a century becoming exactly what it was always meant to bea creative coastal compound that defies easy description and rewards those curious enough to come inside. Climb to the crow's nest and take in the water view. Let that sink in for a moment. This is your life now. The light-filled main residence is punctuated by original porthole windows that nod to the property's nautical soul. Repurposed redwood trim and doors salvaged from an 1890s farmhouse complement restored Douglas Fir floors. Nothing here feels accidental; every detail reflects authenticity, craftsmanship and care. Beginning in 2004, the property underwent an extensive renovation and expansion with a highly regarded local design and construction team, including major updates to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, sewer and irrigation lines, roof, gutters, driveways and custom exterior details. Currently configured as a 2bd/2ba main residence above, plus a private studio/living area with full bath and office/bedroom, with a permitted 1bd/1ba apartment and dedicated garage below, the possibilities are remarkable. Create a spacious single-family home with up to 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, enjoy multi-generational living with privacy for everyone, or maintain the current configuration with income-producing space and a creative studio. The two-car garage with gated alley access provide exceptional storageand yes, room for the sailboat. Mature trees and lush landscaping create surprising privacy in the heart of Benicia. One home from 9th Street Park, the beach and boat launch, with downtown restaurants, galleries and the waterfront just a short bike ride away. This is not a house for everyone. It's a house for someone specificsomeone who values privacy over pretension, character over convention, and a water view from their own crow's nest over anything cookie-cutter could offer. What 865 W I Street becomes next is entirely yours.

Location

State CA

County Solano

Area Benicia 2

Rooms

Basement None

Kitchen Pantry Closet

Interior

Heating Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Cork, Tile, Wood

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater

Laundry Inside Area

Exterior

Garage Spaces 3.0

Fence Chain Link, Wood

Utilities Available Public

Waterfront Description Public

Roof Type Composition

Porch Covered Deck, Front Porch, Roof Deck

Total Parking Spaces 7

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Shape Regular

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Cape Cod, Contemporary, Cottage

Level or Stories 2

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 0089011240

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Double Strapped Water Heater,Smoke Detector(s)

Special Listing Condition Other

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