The Best of 2025: Our Most Defining Projects
Every year brings standout projects—but some do more than impress. They set a direction. Our Best of 2025 selections reflect what happens when thoughtful design, deep permitting expertise, and disciplined execution come together on complex sites and real-world budgets. These three projects showcase how we’re building smarter, more flexible homes that respond to today’s housing needs while anticipating what comes next.
Modern Berkeley Living with Incredible Flexibility
This West Berkeley project is a study in balance and intentional design. We began by carefully remodeling a classic Craftsman, then added a striking new three-bedroom, two-bath residence behind it—creating a two-home property that offers both proximity and privacy in all the right ways.
The newly built rear home is filled with natural light, with thoughtfully placed windows, a gorgeous gourmet kitchen, and a private yard that offers a true sense of retreat. Together, the homes offer rare flexibility: space for extended family, the option to live in one and rent the other, or a long-term investment in one of Berkeley’s most desirable neighborhoods.
With space for everyone and an ultra-desirable location that's convenient to everything, this project reflects what New Avenue does best—respecting the original home, adding meaningful new space, and creating lasting value through thoughtful design and execution.
Project Highlights
$2.1M final sale price — a two-home property that delivered exceptional value in West Berkeley
Two distinct homes, one property — a restored Craftsman paired with a brand-new 3-bedroom, 2-bath modern residence
5.2 kW solar on the new home — enough energy to support a family of four, including an electric vehicle
Modern Design, Elevated Living
This Berkeley home proves that luxury isn’t about excess—it’s about intention. Custom designed and built by New Avenue, this three-bedroom, two-bath residence delivers a rare balance of performance, warmth, and livability.
Every detail was chosen to elevate daily life. The kitchen and bathrooms feature quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and thoughtful storage, while wood floors, floating shelves, and clean architectural lines create a calm, modern aesthetic. Large windows and skylights bring in abundant natural light, enhancing flow and making the home feel open and welcoming throughout the day.
Designed as both a family-friendly space and a private retreat, the home includes a walk-in closet, washer and dryer, private parking, and a secluded yard complete with an outdoor fire pit. Net-zero energy performance, paired with durable materials like a metal roof and cedar siding, ensures long-term comfort, efficiency, and resilience.
This project captures what’s possible when smart design, disciplined project management, and deep experience come together.
Project Highlights
$1.1M final sale price — a luxurious modern home that will provide value for generations
Net-zero energy home — produces its own electricity
High-performance materials throughout — metal roof, cedar siding, Marvin windows, and oak sills
Modern, Light-Filled, Adaptable—And This One's For Sale!
This Central Berkeley home brings together thoughtful architecture, energy-efficient construction, and everyday convenience in a way that feels both modern and grounded. Designed and built by New Avenue Homes, this brand-new 2+ bedroom, 2 bath TIC residence makes smart use of space—offering comfort, flexibility, and light-filled living throughout.
An open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area anchors the home, flowing seamlessly to a private deck and yard that extend daily life outdoors. High-quality finishes and abundant natural light create a warm, welcoming atmosphere, while a dramatic staircase adds architectural interest and a sense of arrival. Upstairs, a flexible open office space can easily be enclosed to create a third bedroom, allowing the home to evolve with its owners’ needs.
Sustainability is built in, with owned solar and a mini-split heat pump system providing efficient heating and cooling year-round. As part of a well-designed three-unit TIC property, the home offers a balance of privacy and connection—along with the long-term potential to convert to a condominium under AB 1033.
Just steps from neighborhood cafés, corner markets, and restaurants, and with easy access to BART and the Transbay Express bus, this project exemplifies New Avenue’s approach: creating move-in-ready homes that are practical, beautiful, and deeply connected to the way people live in Berkeley today.
Project Highlights
2+ bedroom, 2 bath TIC home — flexible living space designed to adapt over time
Owned solar + mini-split heat pump — efficient, all-electric comfort with built-in sustainability
Central Berkeley location — steps to cafés, markets, and transit, including BART and the Transbay Express bus
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