Own part of Berkeley history: The Keeler House, a 1895 masterwork of wood & glass by Bernard Maybeck. His first residential commission before designing San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, was occupied by Charles Keeler when he wrote "The Simple Home". Originally a single home; converted to flats in 1920s, w/ 3rd unit added later. This 1++bed/1-bath upper unit—1,482 SF w/ loft & garage—has been lovingly owned & preserved by local designer & past owners. Interiors showcase handcrafted authenticity w/ orig oak floors, pitched ceilings w/ exposed CA Redwood beams, & nearly floor-to-ceiling windows framing serene nature views. Gothic doorway & brick fireplace details, recessed lighting & rich woodwork express Arts and Crafts style throughout. Upper loft offers space for study or meditation retreat & even a guest bed, while the kitchen & dining area include gas range, dishwasher & pantry storage. Outdoor living spaces offer private patio & Juliet balcony capturing Bay views. Golden Gate view can also be glimpsed from living room & private balcony. Common areas w/ laundry, terraced garden & attached garage w/ 1-car parking + extra storage. Convenient to UCB, Mills Act-protected property offers tax advantages & rare investment opportunity for an architecture lover or shrewd investor.
Sold for $1,250,000
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Craig Adams, DRE #01115948
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41092990
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | Sold | $1,250,000+25.6%$843/sqft |
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| 6/21/2025 | Pending sale | $995,000$671/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $995,000-2%$671/sqft |
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| 6/30/2023 | Sold | $1,015,000+4.1%$685/sqft |
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| 5/26/2023 | Pending sale | $975,000$658/sqft |
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| 4/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $975,000+95%$658/sqft |
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| 4/13/2001 | Sold | $500,000$337/sqft |
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Estimated market value
$1,223,200
