Late 40's Bauhaus-influenced house with unforgettable bay view of San Francisco and Golden Gate for rent unfurnished. Visit only by appointment with landlord.
This wood paneled house built for a famous Berkeley pianist has a huge living room and deck on a mostly level lot with views of the SF bay. It retains much of its original personality with a mature garden, privacy and quiet. It has huge windows throughout and is exceptionally luminous. It features a practical kitchen, bathroom, two medium bedrooms and one bedroom / study.
Original owner's family is looking for a single family unit of maximum three persons with medium time horizon for 2 to 4 year lease period. The house has a separate studio unit which is rented and has its own private entrance.. Laundry area, and utilities are shared with other tenant. The house is surrounded by garden space with areas to grow your own vegetables and flowers. Ideal for a visiting academic or researcher
Looking for medium term tenant 2-4 years max
One family unit
Owner pays for water and recycling. Tenant creates account for Electricity and Gas
Owner pays for semi-weekly gardener.
House for rent
$4,800/mo
Berkeley, CA 94708
3beds
1,220sqft
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Single family residence
Available Sun Mar 1 2026
No pets
In unit laundry
Forced air
What's special
Practical kitchenHuge windows throughoutWood paneled houseMature gardenExceptionally luminousTwo medium bedrooms
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Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: February 04, 2026 at 11:49am
Looking to buy when your lease ends?
Consider a first-time homebuyer savings account designed to grow your down payment with up to a 6% match & a competitive APY.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- View
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,220 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Garden, Heating system: Forced Air, View Type: 14 x 30ft Living Room with spectacular SF Bay View, View Type: 30ft Deck with same view, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,800$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cragmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi

