865 W I Street

Charming, cottage-y, and full of character, this 1942 Benicia home welcomes you up to a fabulous entry nook, the kind of spot made for a book and a patch of afternoon sun. Inside, a cozy built-in china cabinet and beautifully refinished wood floors in the living and dining rooms carry the warmth of the original home straight through. The kitchen has its own personality entirely, with a sunny skylight, a slatted wood ceiling, and unique cork floors that give it a character you won't find in a builder-grade remodel. Climb the spiral staircase and you're rewarded with crow's nest views of the Straits, a genuine "I can't believe this is here" moment. Downstairs opens up into a large living area and a third bedroom with a full bath, complete with its own private entrance and French doors to the patio, ideal for guests, family, or a work-from-home setup that actually feels separate from the rest of the house. There's also real income opportunity here: a fully legal, currently occupied one-bedroom, one-bath ADU with its own garage and private entry. The main home's two-car garage sits off the alley, with an additional parking space that's easy to gate for security. Add in the playful porthole windows, and you've got a home that's equal parts history and modern convenience - seriously charming from the moment you walk in.

Days on Market

146 days

Current Status

Contingent

Original Price

List Price

$1,189,000

On Market Date

Jun 5, 2026

Contingent Date

Oct 17, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Area

Benicia 2

Zip Code

94510

MLS ID

326048609

APN

0089011240

Year Built

1942

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow, Subject To Tenant Rights

Data Source

BAREIS

Origin MLS System

Bed

4

Bath

4

Parking

7

Alley Access, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, RV Possible

SQ FT

2,958

SQ FT Source

Assessor Auto-Fill

Lot SQ FT

6,098.0

Lot Acres

0.14 Acres

Kitchen

Pantry Closet

Cooling

Central Air

Disclosures

Other

Flooring

Carpet, Cork, Tile, Wood

Heating

Gas

Laundry

Inside Area

Main Level

Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Possession

Close Of Escrow, Subject To Tenant Rights

Basement

None

Architectural Style

Cape Cod, Contemporary, Cottage

Fee

$0

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