222 Panoramic Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
What's special
A Mid-Century Landmark with a Nobel Prize Pedigree. Perched above the UC Berkeley campus with spectacular views across the Bay, this remarkably preserved 1957 mid-century modern was the longtime residence of a renowned astrophysicist, recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physics, who even made a guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory. The home has aged beautifully - its clean lines, walls of glass, indoor-outdoor flow, and dramatic setting arguably making it even more special today than when it was built. The upper level features a primary suite, family and dining rooms, kitchen, garden, and a huge view deck overlooking the UC Berkeley campus and SF Bay. The separately accessed lower level offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, kitchen, and its own view deck, ideal for guests, extended family, or work-from-home space. Lovingly preserved and now ready for some TLC, this is a rare opportunity for a new steward to restore, reimagine, and take an extraordinary property to the next level. Architecturally distinctive, historically significant, and set in an unforgettable location, 222 Panoramic Way is truly one of a kind. BESO Home Energy Score of 1.
- 28 days |
- 11,176 |
- 1,664 |
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Main Level Balcony
Bathroom
Master Bedroom
Studio
Sun Room
Lower Level
Lower Level Bathroom
Lower Level Patio
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Daniel Stea DRE #01452156 510-843-6400,
Stea Realty Group
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room, Workshop
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Storage, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,438
- Total interior livable area: 2,438 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport - 2 Or More
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 55185933
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $531/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $865,795
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$531/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41147676 | ||
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+134.4%$531/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41147676 | ||
| 9/27/1999 | Sold | $552,500+31.5%$227/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 11/6/1998 | Sold | $420,000$172/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $865,795 +2% |
| 2025 | $17,455 +11.1% | $848,823 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,708 +3.8% | $832,183 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,129 +1.5% | $815,868 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,901 +0.9% | $799,873 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,773 +6.8% | $784,193 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,829 +5.4% | $776,157 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,121 +5.8% | $760,941 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,397 | $746,023 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,397 +4.2% | $731,399 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,892 +4.7% | $717,061 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,358 | $706,291 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,358 | $692,456 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $689,330 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $675,816 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $662,566 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $657,617 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $659,180 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $646,256 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $633,586 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $621,166 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $608,987 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $597,047 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $586,106 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $574,613 +2% |
| 2001 | $8,546 | $563,346 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$5,963/mo
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