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.
Property Details
- Interior
- Utility Room
- Cooling
- 1
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1.0
- Full Baths
- 1
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Lot Description
- Corner Lot
- Acres
- 0.911
- Square Feet
- 1146.0
- Lot Size (sqft)
- 39694.0
- Parking Features
- One Space
- Parking
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- Parking Type
- Garage
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 1.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Property Subtype Additional
- Condominium
- Year Built
- 1917
- Subdivision
- EMERYVILLE
- School District
- Emeryville
- County
- Alameda
- Region
- Emeryville
- Original List Price
- $585,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 52
- HOA
- 1
- HOA Fees
- 715.0
- MLS #
- 41138353
- Property Subtype
- Condominium
- Parcel Number
- 49618106
- MLS #
- 41138353
- Date Listed
- June 18, 2026
- Address
- 4053 Harlan St #315
Location
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Listed by Michael Braillard (#CCBE-206525839)
Listing Office: Corcoran Icon Properties (#CCBE-SZEP07)
