The neighborhood that is north of the University of California has been deemed "Northside", and is the location of many architectural and residential masterpieces designed by famous Berkeley architects over the years.  It has always been a joy to explore for those who appreciate this range and variety of creativity. 

The home above is located in these hills at 2525 Hill Court.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 1502 sf of living space. 

The living room seen above  is anchored by a dramatic floor to ceiling fireplace around which inviting and cozy sofas and soft chairs invite all to enjoy.  Just to the right is a stellar  balcony that features a sweeping view of the homes below, the UC Campanile, and the Bay area as seen below.

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Perfectly located in the hills of North Berkeley is this beautifully conceived, and classically styled, Mediterranean home.  It offers all the design elements that have made this style of home such a classic over the years.  

At 30 Alamo Avenue, it features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a very generous 2462 sf of living space.  

One's Mediterranean's living experience begins at the sturdy, and classically designed front gates-complete with studded front door panels, and large curved gate pulls. 

Directly ahead, is the entrance to the home, and the base of the first step features just part of the many multi-colored tiles that you will see throughout the home and patio as you tour.  

The home's front doors continue the theme of…

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High in the hills of Berkeley, and just below Grizzly Peak Boulevard, is this multi-level home offering hillside views that are equally dramatic and compelling.

Located at 1072 Keeler Avenue, it features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, in 1170 sf of living space.  The street entry to the home leads down to terraced gardens, and to this serene gathering spot that captures the beauty of the Bay area below.  


One of the joys of living in the San Francisco Bay area, and especially the Berkeley hills,  is the year round beauty and this sweeping expanse that presents itself every morning for your enjoyment.  

Just down the steps from the street level of this home is this soothing front court, and the entrance to the home. It can be an…

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This large, multi-level property at 1903 Bonita Avenue, is ideally located close to U. C. Berkeley and the surrounding community that offers the exceptional variety of shopping experiences, coffee shops, restaurants, and parks that one would expect close to a large university campus. 

It is three separate condominiums being sold together as a package triplex, and It offers the following assets:

1. One large upgraded top floor condo-1150 sf in size, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  Unit #1-$795.00

2. One large tenant occupied bottom floor condo-950 sf feet in size with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Unit #2-$675.00

3. On upgraded vacant studio detached cottage condo-205 sf in size with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Unit #3-$395.00

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This pleasant home, with its sunny yellow door, is very well located in the north end of Berkeley at 1349 Neilson Street.  It is especially unique in that it is a legal duplex, but is selling here as a single family home offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in 786 sf of living space.    

For those who enjoy the excitement and variety of Berkeley living, this home is ideal.  It is close to Berkeley Natural Grocery Store, Whole Foods Market, a wide variety of delightful restaurants, BART, and for those who enjoy the outdoors, it is adjacent to the Ohlone Gateway Trails.  

Bright, cheerful light flows in from multiple windows in the living room, and there is a long wall space to the left, as seen here, that awaits a large comfortable sofa and…

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High in the Berkeley hills on the edge of well loved Tilden Park is this serene, tree shaded home at 1101 Woodside Road.  Providing 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, it offers 2350 sf of living space. 

Located in the long established Park Hills private association of homes, it is close to their parks, picnic area and basketball courts. 

It is also ideally placed adjacent to Tilden Park's miles of hiking and biking trails, and close by is Lake Anza, and the Tilden Park Golf Course.  For those who enjoy the outdoors, this home is one to strongly consider.   

This handsome living room and dining room combination is perfectly designed for relaxed living, and entertaining.  The large, and distinctively designed fireplace is an ideal space around…

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Upon entering this outstanding home located high in the hills above Berkeley at 7112 Westmoorland Drive, one becomes immediately aware that light and space are the defining features of every room.   This spacious house offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 4070 sf of living space.  

This opening view is the first to greet guests and residents.  It is a unique space since it can serve multiple purposes.  Above the main floor of the home, it can be a site for entertaining, a family room, or perhaps a large office space away from the busier living areas below.  

A slightly different aspect reveals the floorspace available.  The pleasant central fireplace creates additional appeal.   

The stairs to the left of this picture lead…

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Berkeley has always been one of the conceptual foundations of the Arts and Craft movement and brown shingle Craftsman homes in California. 

At the turn of 20th century, the University, and its architectural department were conversant with, and encouraging famous California architects as they began to create imaginative and distinctive home in the area.  

This home, at 2639 Piedmont Avenue in the prominent Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley reflects the many unique features that make this style of home so desirable.  

This handsome entrance is artfully designed to include a graceful wooden arch above the entry way, and a sturdy wooden door that is complimented on either side by imaginative leaded glass windows.  

Upon entry, guests…

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This gracious Mediterranean style view home is located high in the hills above Berkeley, and is settled in among serene, and well established, gardens that surround the home, and create a peacefulness that is to be envied.  

Located in the Claremont Knolls neighborhood of Berkeley at 632 Alvarado Road.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a very spacious 3109 sf +/- of living space.  

Entry into the home reveals this dramatic living room space that is anchored by an expansive fireplace and enhanced with a pair of gracefully arched floor to ceiling French doors-both of which open completely to allow access to the adjacent exterior view balcony.  

A reverse perspective reveals both the size of the living room, and the softly…

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This handsome, traditionally styled Berkeley hills home is located at 2580 Buena Vista Way in the North Campus neighborhood.  Close to both the University of California and Berkeley's renown Gourmet Ghetto, it is ideally situated for all that this special city has to offer.   

It offers 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, and a surprisingly extensive, and well established, gardens and patios.  

The front door, with its gracefully glass arched entry, opens to guests and residents to reveal this truly exceptional foyer that is enhanced by this striking stairway to the second floor.  

This warmly lit living room has been designed to create this relaxing and gracious living space that was classic for its original conception, but is equally…

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