Exquisite design and modern comforts await in this completely reimagined, level-in 3+BD/2.5BA in the lower Berkeley Hills (w/metal and fire resistant fencing!). This elegant 2036 SQFT home features a hybrid of elegant and playful upgrades and stunning original details. Step into the open floor plan w/ a living room boasting coffered ceiling, fireplace w/copper hood, mullioned windows and refinished hardwood floors that span into the kitchen and dining area. The eat-in kitchen includes custom paneled appliances, quartz waterfall counters, and fresh new cabinets coupled w/the original copper hardware. The family room’s French doors open onto a deck for indoor/outdoor living. The stunning 2-level primary suite offers a soaring ceiling, spiral staircase to sleeping loft, peek-a-boo bridge views, 2 large closets, and a gorgeous ensuite bath w/dual vanity. Another bedroom enjoys garden views w/chic modern hall bath w/heated floors and bench. A 3rd bedroom features custom shelving, half bath and dedicated doors to the garden. Relax in the lovely outdoors w/majestic redwood, new retaining walls and stairs, and 220’ designer fire-resistant fencing, and off-street parking. Explore the serenity of local paths, walking access to 3 local parks and the world-class amenities of North Berkeley.
Sold for $1,565,000 on 10/03/25
$1,565,000
198 Bret Harte Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
3beds
2,036sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,553,400 Zestimate®
$769/sqft
$5,855 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 03, 2025 at 02:43pm
Listed by:
David Gunderman DRE #01313613 510-205-4369,
Kw Advisors East Bay,
Alison Luce DRE #01986924 415-640-2027,
Kw Advisors East Bay
Bought with:
Tiffany Lefour, DRE #02017456
The Grubb Company
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41108748
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet, Multiple Shower Heads, Sitting Area, Window, Shower Over Tub
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
Features
- Storage, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,036
- Total interior livable area: 2,036 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Other, Entry Gate, Private Entrance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Landscaped, Side Yard, Landscape Back
Details
- Parcel number: 63298512
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Fiber Cement
- Roof: Composition,Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
- Subdivision: Berkeley Hills
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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Estimated market value
$1,553,400