Found 35 blog entries tagged as Berkeley Homes for Sale.

Ideally located in Berkeley's Indian Rock neighborhood at 84 San Mateo Road, and close to the Marin Circle, this handsome tri-level Craftsman style home would be a pleasure to own. 

While updated for gracious living, it still has the classic architecture that makes the Craftsman style so cherished.  Its 2739 square feet of living space accommodates 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms.  

This warmly inviting living room is spacious, beautifully lit from multiple windows around the room, and anchored by a handsome central fireplace.  True to its era, a pair of built in window seats on either side provide a space for easy reading and relaxing while viewing the surrounding gardens.  

Just steps away, this handsome dining room awaits guests for…

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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.

This…

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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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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 stunning patio view of the San Francisco Bay is found at a hillside home high atop the Berkeley hills at 6 Harvard Circle.  It is a perfect retreat on a pleasant evening when viewing a dramatic sunset, and is large enough to share the beauty and dramatic panorama with friends on a sunny afternoon.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a generous 2448 sf of living space.  

Located on a quiet cul de sac, it is just below the hiking and biking trails of Tilden Park, and just a short distance from the Lawrence Hall of Science, the University of California, and all the delightful dining and shopping that characterizes North Berkeley.  NOTE:  An adjacent vacant lot on Avenida Drive is included with the purchase of the home.  

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This striking home, located at 22 Roble Road, with its impressive presence and remarkable history, been a part of Berkeley's growth and unique architectural development since its construction in 1925.  It was one of the many distinctive homes that was created in the Claremont area of the Berkeley hills under the careful eye of Duncan McDuffie, who made it his home, and entertained here for many years in his role as a real estate developer in partnership with Joseph Mason, creating the Mason McDuffie Real Estate Firm.  

The home was designed by Willis Polk, a prominent architect in the Bay area who also designed many of the buildings in downtown Piedmont.  The grounds and gardens were created by the world renown Olmstead Brothers.  Because of this…

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Sitting high atop the Berkeley hills is this commanding view home located at 1061 Sterling Avenue.   One of the many advantages of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, is the ability to secure a home such as this that provides both beauty and drama in its presentation. 

 Located in the North Cragmont area of Berkeley, it is just below Grizzly Peak Boulevard and the hiking and biking trails of Tilden Park, and just a short distance from the shops and restaurants of North Berkeley and the University of California.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a spacious 2845 +/- sf of living space, and an inviting view deck that provides the spectacular views that are seen below.   

This sweeping panoramic bay view is available in whole or…

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This dramatic Mid-Century Modern home is located high atop the hills of Berkeley at 21 Bonnie Lane, and provides an outstanding view of all that the SF Bay area scenery has to offer. 

Located just below Grizzly Peak Boulevard, and the desirable trees, trails and activities of Tilden Regional Park, it is still just moments from the shopping and dining that North Berkeley and Solano Avenue have to offer.  It features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in approximately 1,722 sf of living space.  

 Just outside of the windows is a panoramic view of San Francisco, Oakland, the Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the entire SF Bay.  What a joy to be able to sit on the outside porch and enjoy every minute of the day, and the changing seasons, from this…

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This inviting home, at 1519 Westview Drive in Berkeley, with its exterior view balconies and expansive glass doors and windows, is high above the city in the Claremont hills, and offers sweeping Bay area views of San Francisco, Oakland, The Golden Gate and Bay Bridge, and Marin. 

While above it all, it is close to all from the many amenities that make living in these hills unique--The University of California, the delightful shops and restaurants of nearby Elmwood, Claremont, Rockridge and Montclair neighborhoods.   It provides 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in approximately 2376 sf of living space.  

This can truly be called a sweeping view of the Bay area.  Facing directly west, it is sure to provide some stunning sunsets, as well as a daily…

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This striking Berkeley hillside home, nestled among an expansive forest of surrounding trees, is truly unique in its architecture and location.   It is fully landscaped front and rear, and is oriented in such a way that it provides dramatic SF Bay area views from virtually every window in the residence.  Located at 3541 Dwight Way, it offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in approximately 1435 sf of living space.  

As indicated above, the home has been situated this unique location that provides a view of this stunning Bay area scenery every day of the year.   

This remarkable great hall complex was created to take complete advantage of its distinctive location to provide extraordinary views of both the hillside and the Bay area panoramas…

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