So charming & quaint—you’ll LOVE this fairy tale abode! Extraordinary Storybook home, a 1925 gem by W.R. Yelland (of Normandy Village fame), expanded in 2018 (w/permits) to blend old-world charm w/modern ease. Set in a majestic redwood grove, it features warm wood floors, arched doorways & vintage-inspired details that create a cozy yet elegant space. The modern wing added 2 BRs, 2 BAs, updated systems & more—preserving the home’s design & integrity. Thoughtfully planned w/captivating interiors, woodsy decks, balconies, flexibility, privacy & charm. All BRs have BAs; there’s a detached ‘casita’ shed & a secluded outdoor shower to get back to nature. Lower guest suite has its own entrance, kitchenette & living area—ideal for multi-gen living or other uses. Serene yet convenient—just up the path from Codornices Park & Rose Garden, near UC Berkeley Northside, dining & shops. W/off-street parking & a magical vibe, this is a rare Berkeley treasure!
Sold for $1,599,000
$1,599,000
159 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
3beds
1,414sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$1,561,600 Zestimate®
$1,131/sqft
$6,823 Estimated rent
Home value
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Majestic redwood groveVintage-inspired detailsLower guest suiteSecluded outdoor showerArched doorwaysWarm wood floorsCaptivating interiors
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Listed by:
Ana Forest DRE #01234464 510-557-8759,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Katherine Tomassi, DRE #01975281
Sotheby's International Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41093480
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Wall Furnace, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Other
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Wood, Cork
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,414
- Total interior livable area: 1,414 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Other, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 6024704
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Normandy,Vintage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised, Other, Concrete, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Details
- Builder name: W.r. Yellend +
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $802,763
- Date on market: 4/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2025 | Sold | $1,599,000+52.3%$1,131/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41093480 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Pending sale | $1,050,000$743/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41093480 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+107.9%$743/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41093480 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2013 | Sold | $505,000+4.1%$357/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40634554 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2013 | Pending sale | $485,000$343/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union #40634554 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $485,000+64.4%$343/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2000 | Sold | $295,000$209/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $802,763 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,117 +2.1% | $787,026 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,862 +1.1% | $771,597 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,735 -0.2% | $756,469 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,764 +5.5% | $741,642 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,154 +15.6% | $734,038 +20.9% |
| 2019 | $9,651 +25.3% | $606,944 +7% |
| 2018 | $7,705 | $567,066 +6.3% |
| 2017 | $7,705 +2.9% | $533,400 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,487 +1.3% | $522,941 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,391 +1.2% | $515,088 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,303 | $505,000 +39.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $360,967 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $353,890 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $346,951 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $344,361 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $345,181 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $338,414 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $331,780 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $325,275 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $318,897 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $312,647 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $306,918 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $300,900 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,193 | $295,000 |
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Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
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