Property Details
About this Property
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.
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MLS Listing Information
MLS #
EB41092990
MLS Source
Bridge MLS
Interior Features
Bathrooms
Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s), Tile, Window
Appliances
Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room
Dining Area
Fireplace
Brick, Living Room
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile
Laundry
Community Facility
Cooling
None
Heating
Forced Air
Exterior Features
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Crawl Space
Pool
None, Pool - No
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Detached, Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Spaces per Unit - 1, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District
Berkeley Unified
High School District
Berkeley Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
HOA Fee
$844
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
Contact Information
Listing Agent
Andrew Pitarre
Compass
License #: 01867911
Phone: (415) 342-9950
Co-Listing Agent
Alzira Carvalho
Compass
License #: 02092170
Phone: (858) 431-6397
School Ratings
Nearby Schools
| Schools | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School | public | K-5 | 0.80 mi | |
| Berkeley High School | public | 9-12 | 1.00 mi | |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | public | UG | 1.08 mi | N/A |
| Emerson Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.14 mi | |
| Willard Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.14 mi | |
| Washington Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.18 mi | |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.22 mi | |
| Cragmont Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.35 mi | |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | public | K-5 | 1.36 mi | |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | public | K-8 | 1.43 mi | N/A |
| Berkeley Technology Academy | public | 10-12 | 1.46 mi | |
| John Muir Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.48 mi | |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | public | K-5 | 1.57 mi | |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.72 mi | |
| Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.75 mi | |
| Oxford Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.85 mi | |
| Peralta Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.90 mi | |
| Marin Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.90 mi | |
| Malcolm X Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.91 mi | |
| Berkeley Adult | public | UG | 1.95 mi | N/A |
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1770 Highland Place is a Condominium in Berkeley, CA 94709. This 1,482 square foot property sits on a 0.49 Acres Lot and features 2 bedrooms & 1 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $995,000 and was built in 1895. This address can also be written as 1770 Highland Place, Berkeley, CA 94709.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 02, 2025. For the most current information, please contact Andrew Pitarre, (415) 342-9950
