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2340 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704 South Berkeley

$8,000 USD/MO

Schools For Lease  •  4,000+ SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Schools
  • Year Built 1956
  • Total Building Size 12,000 SF
  • Building Class C
  • Zoning C-T
90 Transit Score
80 Walk Score

3 Spaces Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
Ll Floor Ste Ground Office 4,000 SF $24.00 USD/SF/YR
School building for lease. 
±12,000 RSF of school/office space co-located with the First Congregational Church of Berkeley. 
NOTE: 1st, 2nd + 3rd FLOORS ARE TO BE LEASED TOGETHER –  INDIVIDUAL FLOORS ARE NOT AVAILABLE

10 classrooms and other school amenities..
PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB OCCUPANTS.
Available August 2027.   
Ground Level: Five Classrooms. 
First Floor: Administrative offices and large assembly space. 
Second Floor: Five Classrooms. 

Elevator. 
Large Kitchen on first floor, kitchenette on second floor. 
Restrooms on all floors, multiple storage areas. 
Car drop-off area in front of school. 
±2,500 – 3,000 SF outdoor space. 
Potential to use additional sections of the church during weekday hours (e.g.: chapel, meeting rooms). 
Potential for off-street parking. 
Separately metered utilities (gas/water). 
1 block to UC Berkeley campus and to Sather Lane Shops. 
Near Telegraph Avenue shops, and popular restaurant and café options including Mezzo, Tacos Sinaloa, Gordo Taqueria, Raleigh’s Bar & Grill, La Note, Yogurt Park, and Romeo’s Coffee. 
2 blocks to Downtown Berkeley. 
0.6 mile to Downtown Berkeley BART station. .
Close to Shattuck Avenue and Telegraph Avenue Bus Lines. 
Easy walk to numerous world-class theatre, arts, live music and sports venues.

  • Date available: Aug 2026
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Industrial Gross
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: Relet
  • In Contiguous block: 12,000 SF
1st Floor Ste Office 4,000 SF $24.00 USD/SF/YR
School building for lease. 
±12,000 RSF of school/office space co-located with the First Congregational Church of Berkeley. 
NOTE: 1st, 2nd + 3rd FLOORS ARE TO BE LEASED TOGETHER –  INDIVIDUAL FLOORS ARE NOT AVAILABLE

10 classrooms and other school amenities..
PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB OCCUPANTS.
Available August 2027. 
Ground Level: Five Classrooms. 
First Floor: Administrative offices and large assembly space. 
Second Floor: Five Classrooms. 
Elevator. 
Large Kitchen on first floor, kitchenette on second floor. 
Restrooms on all floors, multiple storage areas. 
Car drop-off area in front of school. 
±2,500 – 3,000 SF outdoor space. 
Potential to use additional sections of the church during weekday hours (e.g.: chapel, meeting rooms). 
Potential for off-street parking. 
Separately metered utilities (gas/water). 
1 block to UC Berkeley campus and to Sather Lane Shops. 
Near Telegraph Avenue shops, and popular restaurant and café options including Mezzo, Tacos Sinaloa, Gordo Taqueria, Raleigh’s Bar & Grill, La Note, Yogurt Park, and Romeo’s Coffee. 
2 blocks to Downtown Berkeley. 
0.6 mile to Downtown Berkeley BART station. .
Close to Shattuck Avenue and Telegraph Avenue Bus Lines. 
Easy walk to numerous world-class theatre, arts, live music and sports venues.

  • Date available: Aug 2026
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Industrial Gross
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: Relet
  • In Contiguous block: 12,000 SF
2nd Floor Ste Office 4,000 SF $24.00 USD/SF/YR
School building for lease. 
±12,000 RSF of school/office space co-located with the First Congregational Church of Berkeley. 
NOTE: 1st, 2nd + 3rd FLOORS ARE TO BE LEASED TOGETHER –  INDIVIDUAL FLOORS ARE NOT AVAILABLE

10 classrooms and other school amenities..
PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB OCCUPANTS.
Available August 2027. 
Ground Level: Five Classrooms. 
First Floor: Administrative offices and large assembly space. 
Second Floor: Five Classrooms. 
Elevator. 
Large Kitchen on first floor, kitchenette on second floor. 
Restrooms on all floors, multiple storage areas. 
Car drop-off area in front of school. 
±2,500 – 3,000 SF outdoor space. 
Potential to use additional sections of the church during weekday hours (e.g.: chapel, meeting rooms). 
Potential for off-street parking. 
Separately metered utilities (gas/water). 
1 block to UC Berkeley campus and to Sather Lane Shops. 
Near Telegraph Avenue shops, and popular restaurant and café options including Mezzo, Tacos Sinaloa, Gordo Taqueria, Raleigh’s Bar & Grill, La Note, Yogurt Park, and Romeo’s Coffee. 
2 blocks to Downtown Berkeley. 
0.6 mile to Downtown Berkeley BART station. .
Close to Shattuck Avenue and Telegraph Avenue Bus Lines. 
Easy walk to numerous world-class theatre, arts, live music and sports venues.

  • Date available: Aug 2026
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Industrial Gross
  • Built out as: Standard Office
  • Space Type: Relet
  • In Contiguous block: 12,000 SF

Description

2340 Durant Avenue offers a unique opportunity to lease a multi-story school building in the heart of Berkeley, co-located with the historic First Congregational Church. The property features a thoughtfully organized layout across three levels, including 10 classrooms, a large kitchen on the first floor, kitchenette on the second floor, and a spacious assembly area ideal for educational programming or community activities. The building is fully equipped with an elevator, multiple restrooms, plentiful storage areas, and a dedicated car drop-off area at the front entrance.

This property includes approximately 2,500–3,000 square feet of outdoor play and activity space, providing additional flexibility. Occupancy benefits include the ability to utilize select church areas during weekday hours, such as the chapel and meeting spaces. The building runs on separately metered utilities (gas and water), ensuring operational autonomy for tenants.

Located just one block from UC Berkeley, this property is embedded within the vibrant Telegraph Avenue corridor, home to a dense student and residential population as well as eclectic retail options. Tenants will enjoy proximity to Downtown Berkeley BART, major bus lines, and a wide variety of restaurants and cafés catering to the college and young professional demographic.

Highlights

Three-level school building with 10 classrooms and administrative areas.
Includes large kitchen, kitchenette, elevator, and multiple restrooms.
Dedicated outdoor area of approximately 2,500–3,000 SF for recreation.
One block from UC Berkeley and steps from Telegraph Avenue shops.
Close to Downtown Berkeley BART and multiple AC Transit lines.
Potential access to church facilities during weekday hours.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioning

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Emeryville (Capitol Corridor - Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority) 9 min - 3.1 mi
Berkeley Amtrak (Capitol Corridor - Amtrak) 9 min - 3.2 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
Downtown Berkeley (Berryessa/North San Jose to Richmond - Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Millbrae/SFO to Richmond - Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Richmond to Berryessa/North San Jose - Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Richmond to SFO/Millbrae - Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)) 3 min 10 min 0.6 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Metro Oakland International 25 min - 14.6 mi
San Francisco International 41 min - 24.9 mi
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