
Berkeley, California 94708
This Stunning Turn-Key Sanctuary is a High-Potential Investment Opportunity, listed at $1,495,000—positioned well below the $1,841,514 Fair Market Value by 18%. This valuation gap offers $346,514 in Instant Equity. Featuring a Mint Condition Rating, this 1936 home offers Panoramic Bay Views, a Cedar Hot Tub, and a massive 13,442 sqft double lot with development potential. Located near Top-Rated Schools like Cragmont Elementary, this property is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking luxury and long-term appreciation.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 748 Keeler Ave Subject 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,625 sqft · $1,133 | $1,495,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,625 | $1,133 | - |
A 371 Rugby Ave Sold 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,723 sqft · $842 · 0.7 mi | $1,450,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,723 | $842 | 0.7 mi |
B 1185 Keeler Ave Sold 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,738 sqft · $1,036 · 0.8 mi | $1,800,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,738 | $1,036 | 0.8 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
This 1936 home has been completely renovated, featuring a fully upgraded kitchen with marble countertops and high-end ensuite bathrooms. Critical systems are brand new, including a 2024 roof and 2025 HVAC, along with modern additions like a Tesla Wall Connector and EV charger, placing it in mint condition with no maintenance required.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 13442, living area = 1625.
The property offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, situated at the end of a private, redwood-lined drive for exceptional seclusion.
Set on a rare 13,442 sqft double lot with street-to-street access, the property provides significant opportunities for expansion or additional development in the prestigious North Berkeley Hills.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =13442, other record lot size in square feet = 3682.
The property has a BESO Home Energy Score of 3, indicating that despite recent system upgrades, the home may still require further weatherization to optimize thermal performance.
At 1,625 square feet, the interior living space is relatively small for the price point and lot size, which may be a constraint for buyers requiring more substantial indoor square footage.
THE FEELING: Down a private brick drive lined with towering redwoods, this completely renovated 1936 home was originally designed to evoke the French countryside. Multiple French doors with classic wooden shutters open to terraces and a herringbone brick courtyard. Mullioned windows frame Golden Gate and Bay views. Supremely private, deeply romantic, and unlike anything else in the hills. THE HOUSE: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,625 SQFT, all on one level. Double lot totaling over 13,000 square feet of forest, lawn and meadow with Bay views, street-to-street access, and potential development. Fully upgraded kitchen with marble countertops, Bay views, and soft gold accents. Bathrooms feature stained glass and ceramic tile. Original hardwood floors and dramatic, historic vaulted wood ceiling. Primary bedroom with sumptuous ensuite bath. Expansive deck with cedar hot tub and a flat yard space for play. Two-car garage with EV charger plus ample off-street parking. Huge full-height basement with laundry and workshop. THE HEART OF THE HOME: Beamed and vaulted ceilings, a stately fireplace, and Golden Gate vistas anchor the living room, Open the French doors onto the herringbone brick courtyard or the deck and the birdsong and breeze become part of the room. EVERYDAY LIFE: Morning coffee on the front patio under the redwoods. Evenings in the hot tub overlooking the sun setting over the Bay. Al fresco dinners on the deck. Afternoons on the lawn that feels miles from everyday bustle. SYSTEMS & PEACE OF MIND: New roof 2024. New HVAC 2025. New cedar hot tub with heat pump. Tesla Wall Connector. EV charger. Insulation upgrades. BESO HES Score: 3 OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR: Tilden Park a short drive away for swimming, golf, hiking, and the Little Farm. UC Berkeley, world-class dining, the Gourmet District, and Solano Avenue down the road.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.4 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.7 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.9 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Square foot | 1,625 | 1,939.842 |
| Lot Size | 13,442 | 5,015.791 |
| Price | $1.50M | $1.78M |
| Price per sq ft | $920 | $1.0K |
| Built year | 1936 | 1925 |
| HOA | $0 | $443 |
| Days on market | 17 | 32 |
Oct 7, 2026
$1,495,000
Initial Listing
Jul 3, 2024
$2,100,000
Public Record