1770 Highland PL Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Berkeley,CA 94709
OPEN HOUSE
Thu Jun 12, 9:30am - 12:00pm Sun Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Condo
Sub Type Condominium
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,482 sqft
Price per Sqft $671
MLS Listing ID MR41092990
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
HOA Fees $844/mo
Year Built 1895
Lot Size 0.487 Acres
Property Sub-Type Condominium
Property Description
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.
Location
State CA
County Alameda
Area Berkeley Map Area 1
Rooms
Dining Room Dining Area
Kitchen Dishwasher,Oven Range - Gas,Refrigerator
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring Tile,Hardwood
Fireplaces Type Living Room,Brick
Laundry Washer,Community Facility,Dryer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Composition Shingles,Stucco
Parking Features Detached Garage,Garage,Gate / Door Opener,Spaces per Unit - 1
Garage Spaces 1.0
Pool Pool - No,None
View Golden Gate Bridge,Partial,City Lights
Roof Type Composition
Building
Lot Description Regular
Story Two Story
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Sewer - Public
Water Public,Heater - Gas
Others
Special Listing Condition New,Not Applicable
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