4053 Harlan St, #315

• Sun Jun 21, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  4053 Harlan Street #315 is a character-drenched, third-floor loft perched atop the historic 1917 Bauhaus-style Besler Building in vibrant Emeryville. The residents are a diverse, eclectic community of artists, designers, techies, entrepreneurs, and other professionals—each exploring their creativity in an iconic building that is legally zoned for live/work use. The vintage freight elevator, large enough to carry the steam cars that had been built here during WWII, provides a movie-like experience and makes moving a breeze.

4053 Harlan Street #315 is a character-drenched, 3rd floor loft perched atop the historic 1917 Bauhaus-style Besler Building in vibrant Emeryville. Residents are a diverse, eclectic community of artists, designers, techies, entrepreneurs, & other professionals—each exploring their creativity in an iconic building, legally zoned live/work. The vintage freight elevator, large enough to carry the steam cars built here during WWII, provides a movie-like experience & makes moving a breeze. Step into this nonpareil unit w/ its singular, funnel-shaped floor plan, spotlighting soaring 14-foot ceilings & opening wide to 40 feet of north-facing casement windows. The loft combines industrial aesthetics w/ a tree-house vibe and contemporary comforts. The floor plan is infinitely customizable to match creative expression & artistic touch. This top-floor unit, with some of the best views in the Besler Building, is flooded w/ sunlight & offers a panoramic view of the Bay Area, including San Rafael, North Berkeley, Pixar, & the Berkeley Hills. On a clear night, one is immersed in epic sunsets (the seller is the first owner in the building and chose this from all of the lofts). The loft features artisanal, hand-painted concrete floors evoking the elegance & old-world charm of historic Tuscan patios. The shimmering floor surface, divided into 5' x 5' squares, mimics the natural aging of handcrafted Tuscan palazzo tiling, characterized by warm, earthy tones, stone veining, and weathered textures. Other Unit 315 features include: an industrial chef’s kitchen with a stainless steel restaurant sink, cabinet-depth stainless steel refrigerator, recently installed subway tile & cabinets, & new Forno range; A spacious upstairs loft that offers bonus square footage & multiple uses, including a bedroom, walk-in closet, lounge, & office with its own dedicated staircase; A main-floor enclosed room, ideal for a music or art studio, private office, or deluxe pantry; Recently refreshed full bath with combination shower & tub; & northern exposure providing a cooler climate and a cherished lack of street noise in this well-insulated unit. Besler building features include: One dedicated off-street parking space per unit, plus unlimited access to the City Hall parking lot, offering free day and night parking for guests, An exterior garden & gathering area on Haven Street; & Parking, water, building fire & liability insurance, & trash collection included in dues. 90 WalkScore + 95 BikeScore.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$585,000

List Price

$585,000

On Market Date

Jun 15, 2026

Property Type

Condominium

D/N/S

Emeryville

Zip Code

94608

MLS ID

41138353

APN

49618106

Year Built

1917

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow, Upon Completion

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

1

Bath

1

Parking

1

Space Per Unit - 1

SQ FT

1,146

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

39,694.0

Lot Acres

0.91 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Electric Range, Refrigerator, Counter - Solid Surface, Electric Range/Cooktop, Updated Kitchen, Other

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

3

Exterior Details

Unit Faces Common Area

Flooring

Concrete, Carpet, Wood

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Natural Gas

Laundry

Common Area, Upper Level

Main Level

Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow, Upon Completion

Architectural Style

Vintage

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Unit Faces Common Area

Location

Corner Lot

Roof

Unknown

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

$715

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