Studio cottage, garden-level sited on Bernard Maybeck's own home property in a 1-story hand made building. Available January 10th. Only virtual tours until first of the year. Western views to San Francisco. The property is nestled in a Botanical Garden. Small car on-site parking, is negotiable. Free or permitted public parking on adjacent street, Buena Vista Way. Kitchenette with refrigerator/freezer, large farm sink, 2 induction burners, ventilating hood, microwave, Cuisinart counter oven, tile counter/flooring. Weber BBQ. French doors and windows, skylight in Shower. Furnishings currently include a Steinway. Square feet reflects Patio. Walking to UC Berkeley, the Cheese Board and Peet's coffee. Garden bed available for tenant use. Linens/towels/dishes. We are beekeepers, (honey is amazing!) enjoy travel and hiking and live in the main house with our Burmese kitty Jack. Jim, a native of the East Bay is a writer and Kathy, a Seattle-born Californian teaches Suzuki piano.
No Subletting
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$3,100/mo
1 Maybeck Twin Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708
Studio
420sqft
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Single family residence
Available Sun Nov 1 2026
No pets
None laundry
Off street parking
Propane
What's special
Small car on-site parkingWeber bbqLarge farm sinkStudio cottageSkylight in showerCuisinart counter ovenFrench doors and windows
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Contact manager
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 420 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: House cleaning 2x month, Various rare plants and opportunity to learn about them/propogate!, Walkable to UC, Wool Area Carpets, grand piano to practice on!
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Patio with Views to SF and Weber propane BBQ
Lot
- Features: Private, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 5822422525
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 6 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/10/2026 | Price change | $3,100+6.9%$7/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Price change | $2,900+5.5%$7/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $2,750-8.3%$7/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $3,000+0%$7/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $2,999-3.2%$7/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,099$7/sqft |
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| 10/7/1998 | Sold | $246,000$586/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi







