Hawkins Way Makes Second Berkeley Acquisition of Student Housing Property ‘Garden Village’

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Garden Village
Berkeley off-campus housing offers plenty of exciting activities for students and local residents. Located at 2201 Dwight Way, the latest addition to Hawkins Way’s rapidly growing portfolio is the second FOUND Study property in Berkeley, following the acquisition of Varsity Berkeley in September 2024.

Hawkins Way Capital, a fully vertically integrated real estate company with $3 billion of assets under management, acquired Garden Village, a 77-unit student housing property in Berkeley.

Garden Village is now operating as FOUND Study Southside Berkeley. Both FOUND Study properties are managed by FCL Management, an operator of high-performing assets in select metros across the U.S.

Garden Village provides Berkeley off-campus housing with all the features and amenities needed to live a wonderful life. Offering 2 or 4-bedroom furnished apartment or a shared or private rooms. Offering a warm and welcoming environment with lots of natural light, modern furnishings, stylish features, ample amenities, and more.

Fully furnished apartments with 9-foot ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. Modern kitchens with quartz countertops. High-efficiency Energy-Star© stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, microwave, gas range. Wood plank vinyl flooring, modern finishes. In-unit bike storage is also available.

UC Berkeley is just a 7-minute walk from UC Berkeley, 3 blocks away from Telegraph Avenue, and 1 block from Shattuck Avenue, you’ll be surrounded by downtown Berkeley’s unique shops, delicious eateries, quirky bookstores, and incredible entertainment. Our diverse collection of rooms and apartments near Alta Bates Medical Center Berkeley, Carbon Health Urgent & Primary Care Berkeley, Sutter Urgent Care – Berkeley, and John Muir Health UCSF, ensure you’re close to trusted healthcare facilities with quality care all less than 2 miles from our community.

Have your groceries dropped off with Swift Lane delivery service or make a quick trip to Whole Foods, just a mile away. Tilden Regional Park offers picnic areas, scenic hiking trails, and a charming lake for boating. For relaxation, enjoy the Berkeley Rose Garden and the University of California Botanical Gardens. Indulge in creativity at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, or stop by one of the trendy wineries in the Gilman district. For some fun, swing by Axe Ventures or Jaguar Karaoke!

“This acquisition reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in high-quality housing that meets the evolving needs of today’s students and young professionals,” said Ross Walker, managing partner, Hawkins Way. “Boasting modern design, superior amenities, and a prime location, just blocks from UC Berkeley, the latest addition to the FOUND Study brand is another step forward. We are eager to welcome students and create an environment that feels like home.”