A thoughtfully designed Mid-Century home that captures natural light & sweeping views from nearly every room. Clean lines, expansive Bay windows & radiant heated floors create a warm, modern living environment. The custom Berkeley Mills kitchen is both functional and refined, featuring a wall-to-wall pantry w/pull-out storage. Sliding glass doors open from the dining area to a view deck, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The main level includes 2 addit'l bedrooms & a full bath, while the primary suite offers a peaceful, treehouse-like retreat w/walk-in closet & en-suite bath. The lower level provides flexible living w/two bedrooms, a kitchen & addit'l space w/direct access to a hot tub—ideal for guests or extended living. Addit'l features include an elevator, 2 fireplaces, wine cellar, remote-controlled blinds & a 3-car garage w/workshop & storage. Just moments from College Ave shops, UC Berkeley, Claremont Club, parks + Hwy 13. A rare chance to own a beautifully preserved Mid-Century Home in one of Berkeley’s most loved neighborhoods. Home energy score: 2
Sold for $3,800,000
$3,800,000
85 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705
5beds
3,240sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$3,845,800 Zestimate®
$1,173/sqft
$7,961 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,845,800
$3.50M - $4.23M
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Wine cellarEn-suite bathExpansive bay windowsCustom berkeley mills kitchenRemote-controlled blindsClean linesRadiant heated floors
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Listed by:
Jenny Wang DRE #01241501 510-289-1022,
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Bought with:
Jason Mitchell, DRE #01951068
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41130064
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,240
- Total interior livable area: 3,240 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Front Yard
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Sloped Up, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 064424301303
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Details
- Builder name: Paul Lucas Hamilton
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Sold | $3,800,000+26.9%$1,173/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41130064 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Pending sale | $2,995,000$924/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41130064 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000$924/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41130064 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,106,151 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,144 +2.5% | $1,084,463 +2% |
| 2023 | $18,681 +1.1% | $1,063,201 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,469 -0.1% | $1,042,358 +2% |
| 2021 | $18,492 +5.9% | $1,021,921 +1% |
| 2020 | $17,458 +4.5% | $1,011,443 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,710 +5.6% | $991,613 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,830 | $972,171 +2% |
| 2017 | $15,830 +3.8% | $953,111 +2% |
| 2016 | $15,256 +1.5% | $934,425 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $15,028 +1.4% | $920,394 +2% |
| 2014 | $14,827 | $902,366 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $898,294 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $880,685 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $863,420 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $856,970 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $859,010 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $842,169 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $825,661 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $809,471 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $793,601 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $778,048 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $763,788 +6.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $718,218 +2% |
| 2001 | $10,613 | $704,136 |
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Neighborhood: Claremont
Nearby schools
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- 9/10John Muir Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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- Alameda County
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