A Converted Warehouse Loft in the San Francisco Bay Area Seeks $950K

The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight.
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Nestled in the heart of Emeryville, California, across the bay from San Francisco, the Horton Street Lofts were originally built in 1917 and converted in 1993. Today, it offers 15 live/work spaces that rarely see the market, though one has just surfaced for $950,000.

Set on a quiet, tree-lined street in Emeryville, Horton Street Loft #5 is part of a 15-unit, redbrick collective. The loft can be accessed either from a private entrance on 45th Street (as shown) or inside a secure common entranceway.

Set on a quiet, tree-lined street in Emeryville, Horton Street Loft #5 is part of a 15-unit, redbrick collective. The loft can be accessed either from a private entrance on 45th Street (as shown) or inside a secure common entranceway.

The two-level space spans over 1,600 square feet with an open floor plan and 19-foot ceilings. Light pours into the ground-floor living room from a series of small windows inset into the panels of the old garage door. The public area continues with an open dining room and kitchen set adjacent to the living area.

Glass panes on the old garage door bring in natural light. The deep, linear floor plan runs the length of a bay in the old warehouse.

Glass panes on the old garage door bring in natural light. The deep, linear floor plan runs the length of a bay in the old warehouse.

Wide-plank hardwoods line the floor throughout, complementing exposed beams and pillars.

Wide-plank hardwoods line the floor throughout, complementing exposed beams and pillars.

Throughout the two-bedroom space, exposed wooden beams and concrete walls pay homage to its industrial past. The lower level rounds out with one bedroom at the back, along with a laundry area and half-bath. The entire second-floor loft area is occupied by the master suite, which is topped by a dramatic, peaked skylight. Scroll ahead to see more.

Bright and airy, the updated kitchen features a white subway-tile backsplash and stainless-steel appliances. An open dining area sits connects it with the living area.

Bright and airy, the updated kitchen features a white subway-tile backsplash and stainless-steel appliances. An open dining area sits connects it with the living area.

An interior bedroom and a half-bath are located down the hall, as is the home's second entrance. A nook beside the staircase offers space to store bikes.

An interior bedroom and a half-bath are located down the hall, as is the home's second entrance. A nook beside the staircase offers space to store bikes.

On the upper level, the master suite is illuminated by a massive skylight. A full bathroom is located in the corner.

On the upper level, the master suite is illuminated by a massive skylight. A full bathroom is located in the corner.

A peek at the master bathroom, which also offers a large shower.

A peek at the master bathroom, which also offers a large shower.

A cozy balcony area off the bedroom can serve as a quiet reading nook or workspace.

A cozy balcony area off the bedroom can serve as a quiet reading nook or workspace.

A view of the lower level from up above.

A view of the lower level from up above.

4300 Horton Street, #5, in Emeryville, California, is currently listed for $950,000 by Andy Read and Ana Obyrne of Caldecott Properties.

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