Rare 1930s Berkeley Hills Craftsman Retreat on a lush 7,000+ Sq Ft Oasis with incredible landscaping and stunning two-bridge views! This Fredrick Reimers designed home, greets visitors with a Grand Gated Entrance and private garage that leads up to a large and level brick patio/BBQ area ready for greeting guests, entertaining & play. Once inside, this Craftsman stunner boasts a Great Room finished in warm Clear Heart Redwood, open-beamed ceilings, a hardy stone FP and big windows w/direct views to the Bay & beyond! A galley kitchen, which includes a private View Deck nearby, makes this home an entertainer's dream. Tucked quietly in the home's North wing are 2 ample BDs including a Primary with its own View Deck that includes a hot tub and room to relax, unwind and take in the views. A full BA w/shower over tub is conveniently located near both BDs. A bonus room w/laundry on the home's ground floor, perfect for a home office, gym or hobbies, and a recent metal roof for added fire resistance, completes the home's comprehensive build features. The home is nestled on a 7,000+ Sq Ft verdant lot w/stunning landscaping, multiple terraced patios, handmade stone seating & myriad retreat areas perfect for meditation & reflection. Excellent location in a serene setting, yet close to all!
Sold for $1,023,000
$1,023,000
140 Bret Harte Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
2beds
970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
7,183.04 Square Feet Lot
$1,166,400 Zestimate®
$1,055/sqft
$3,516 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,166,400
$1.07M - $1.27M
$3,516/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 29, 2024 at 10:55pm
Listed by:
Andrew de Vries DRE #01368031,
Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan 415-664-9400
Bought with:
Patrick MacCartee, DRE #02142693
The GRUBB Company
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 424025311
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Outside Access
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Living Combo
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Synthetic Counter
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room, Beamed Ceilings, Skylight(s), View
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Inside Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Formal Entry, Beamed Ceilings, Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 970
- Total interior livable area: 970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Tandem, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Uncovered Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Built-in Barbecue, Fire Pit, Uncovered Courtyard
- Fencing: Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridge(s), City, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 7,183 sqft
- Features: Garden, Greenbelt, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Private, Secluded
Details
- Parcel number: 0632985004
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2024 | Sold | $1,023,000+2.5%$1,055/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #424025311 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2024 | Pending sale | $998,000$1,029/sqft |
Source: SFAR #424025311 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $998,000+63.6%$1,029/sqft |
Source: SFAR #424025311 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2000 | Sold | $610,000+121.8%$629/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/1995 | Sold | $275,000$284/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,043,460 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $13,177 +2.1% | $921,582 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,912 +1.6% | $903,515 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cragmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Alameda
Source: SFAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- California
- Alameda County
- Berkeley
- 94708
- Berkeley Hills
- 140 Bret Harte Rd