Designed in 1953 by architect Morgan Shaw, this mid-century modern home captures the essence of California design with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, original redwood walls, and floor-to-ceiling low-E glass framing iconic views of the Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, and Richmond-San Rafael. Later enhanced by architects Bill Glass and Bennett Christopherson, the home combines architectural pedigree with thoughtful modern upgrades. The kitchen and dining room, reimagined in 2016 by Mason St. Peter, feature custom millwork by Nobuto Suga of Small Works, while a vintage Cado Poul Cadovius wall unit provides both style and function. A serene lower-level primary suite includes a custom solid oak dressing room. Modern systems include a 200-amp electrical panel, dual Tesla Powerwalls, full solar, EV charger, LED lighting, and discreet hidden home cinema. Outdoor living shines with a level-in backyard featuring an Ipe deck, Galanter & Jones heated bench, plumbed Lumacast fire pit, Japanese Maple, fruit trees, and vegetable garden, all designed by Heather Reid. Recently repainted, with a two-car garage and proximity to Tilden Park, UC Berkeley, and North Berkeley shops, this rare home offers a perfect blend of history, design, and sustainability.
Sold for $2,445,000
$2,445,000
617 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
3beds
2,650sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$2,428,000 Zestimate®
$923/sqft
$7,517 Estimated rent
Home value
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$2.19M - $2.70M
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Fruit treesJapanese mapleSerene lower-level primary suiteLevel-in backyardVegetable gardenFloor-to-ceiling low-e glassOriginal redwood walls
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Listed by:
Megan Micco DRE #01930373 510-708-9952,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Yulia Goyal, DRE #02200834
Pinnacle Realty Advisors
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41113418
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Utility Room
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,650
- Total interior livable area: 2,650 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up, Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 63296561
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Details
- Builder name: Morgan Shaw
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Double Strapped Water Heater, Fire Suppression System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $923/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,674,455
- Date on market: 10/3/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Sold | $2,445,000+32.2%$923/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41113418 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Pending sale | $1,849,000$698/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41113418 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,849,000+35.4%$698/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41113418 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2014 | Sold | $1,366,000+18.9%$515/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40642027 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2014 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000$434/sqft |
Source: The Grubb Company #40642027 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,674,455 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,320 +2% | $1,641,631 +2% |
| 2023 | $22,858 +1.6% | $1,609,447 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,501 -0.4% | $1,577,893 +2% |
| 2021 | $22,591 +5% | $1,546,967 +1% |
| 2020 | $21,505 +3.4% | $1,531,107 +2% |
| 2019 | $20,800 +5% | $1,501,097 +2% |
| 2018 | $19,801 | $1,471,673 +2% |
| 2017 | $19,801 +2.8% | $1,442,823 +2% |
| 2016 | $19,268 +304.9% | $1,414,533 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,759 | $1,393,291 +520.7% |
| 2014 | $4,759 | $224,459 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $223,444 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $219,064 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $214,769 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $213,164 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $213,672 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $209,482 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $205,375 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $201,349 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $197,402 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $193,537 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $189,989 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $186,263 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,563 | $182,611 |
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Neighborhood: 94708
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- 9/10Cragmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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