198 BRET HARTE ROAD

• Sun Jul 20, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Beautifully reimagined in lower Berkeley Hills blends timeless charm with modern upgrades across elegant living. Open floor plan with original details, a designer kitchen with quartz counters and copper accents, and a dramatic two-level primary suite with a loft and peek-a-boo views. Indoor-outdoor flow extends to a private garden with redwoods, new hardscaping, and stylish fencing—all just minutes from parks and North Berkeley amenities.

Exquisite design and modern comforts await in this completely reimagined, level-in 3+BD/2.5BA in the lower Berkeley Hills. This elegant 2036 SQFT home features a hybrid of elegant and playful upgrades and stunning original details. Step into the open floor plan with a living room boasting a coffered ceiling, fireplace with copper hood, mullioned windows and refinished hardwood floors that span into the kitchen and dining area. The eat-in kitchen includes custom paneled appliances, quartz waterfall counters, and fresh new cabinets coupled with the original copper hardware. The family room’s French doors open onto a deck for indoor/outdoor living. The stunning two-level primary suite offers a soaring ceiling, spiral staircase to a sleeping loft, peek-a-boo bridge views, two large closets, and a gorgeous ensuite bath with dual vanity. Another bedroom enjoys garden views with a chic modern hall bath with heated floors and bench. A third bedroom features custom shelving, a half bath and dedicated doors to the garden. Relax in the lovely outdoors with majestic redwood, new retaining walls and stairs, and 220’ designer fire-resistant fencing, and off-street parking. Explore the serenity of local paths, walking access to three local parks and the world-class amenities of North Berkeley.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$1,295,000

List Price

$1,295,000

On Market Date

Jul 9, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Berkeley Hills

Zip Code

94708

MLS ID

41104147

APN

63298512

Year Built

1926

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

3

Bath

2.5 (2/1)

Parking

0

Off Street

SQ FT

2,036

SQ FT Source

Measured

Lot SQ FT

5,076.0

Lot Acres

0.12 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Electric Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen, Other

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Terraced Up, Other, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Private Entrance

Flooring

Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile

Foundation

Fire Place

Living Room

Heating

Forced Air, Radiant

Laundry

Hookups Only, Laundry Closet, In Kitchen

Upper Level

Primary Bedrm Retreat

Main Level

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Retreat, Other, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Traditional

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet, Multiple Shower Heads, Sitting Area, Window

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Terraced Up, Other, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Private Entrance

Location

Sloped Down, Back Yard, Landscaped

Roof

Composition Shingles, Other

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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