Sophisticated Berkeley Hills Contemporary with Sweeping Bay Views! Beautifully designed to capture stunning Bay views from nearly every room, this newer contemporary residence offers an exceptional blend of modern luxury, architectural elegance, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Featuring 4+ bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the thoughtfully designed home offers generous living spaces across three levels, accessed by a grand staircase or private elevator. The main level features a chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, expansive island, abundant cabinetry, and a custom built-in dining banquette. The kitchen opens to an elegant living room with a fireplace and captivating Bay views. A formal dining room and second living room with custom bookcases and fireplace provide additional spaces for entertaining and relaxation. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite is a private retreat featuring a spa-inspired bath opening to a secluded garden oasis and a beautifully finished walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and a flexible office or lounge complete this level. The lower level offers a second primary suite, updated contemporary bath, and additional privacy, ideal for guests or extended living. Outdoors, discover an enchanting garden sanctuary surrounded by lush, mature landscaping. A custom treehouse, private sauna, and tiled dining patio create an extraordinary setting for entertaining under the stars or enjoying peaceful afternoons. Thoughtful details throughout include custom ironwork, updated lighting, built-in speakers, central vacuum, laundry area, and abundant storage. Ideally located in the Berkeley Hills, just minutes from Tilden Regional Park, scenic trails, and local schools, this exceptional residence offers a rare combination of sophisticated design, breathtaking views, and tranquil hillside living. Home Energy Score 9.
For sale
$1,795,000
1109 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
4beds
3,448sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$521/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom treehouseUpdated contemporary bathFlexible office or loungeBeautifully finished walk-in closetExpansive islandPrivate saunaPrivate elevator
- 7 days
- 1,149
- 114
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Theresa Hope Broderick DRE #01298281 510-967-2294,
The Agency
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41151545
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Library, Office
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Upper Level
Features
- Au Pair, Den, In-Law Floorplan, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,448
- Total interior livable area: 3,448 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Trees/Woods, Bridge(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Sloped Up, Back Yard, Landscaped, Private, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 63297845
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: All Utilities, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $521/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,980,012
- Date on market: 10/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$7,900/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000+1.1%$521/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41151545 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2019 | Sold | $1,775,000$515/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40880072 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2019 | Pending sale | $1,775,000$515/sqft |
Source: COMPASS #40880072 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2019 | Price change | $1,775,000-9%$515/sqft |
Source: COMPASS #40880072 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+420%$566/sqft |
Source: COMPASS #40870788 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2004 | Sold | $375,000+27.3%$109/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2003 | Sold | $294,545+78.5%$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/1999 | Sold | $165,000$48/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,980,012 +2% |
| 2025 | $31,346 +9.4% | $1,941,193 +2% |
| 2024 | $28,640 +2.1% | $1,903,137 +2% |
| 2023 | $28,057 +1.8% | $1,865,826 +2% |
| 2022 | $27,574 -0.3% | $1,829,244 +2% |
| 2021 | $27,660 +5.6% | $1,793,389 +1% |
| 2020 | $26,194 +27.1% | $1,775,000 +30.8% |
| 2019 | $20,605 +5.2% | $1,356,672 +2% |
| 2018 | $19,578 | $1,330,081 +2% |
| 2017 | $19,578 +3.5% | $1,304,011 +2% |
| 2016 | $18,921 +1.4% | $1,278,451 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $18,664 +1% | $1,259,256 +2% |
| 2014 | $18,471 | $1,234,594 +12.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,100,000 +12.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $975,000 +2.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $950,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $950,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $950,000 -17.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,152,240 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,129,650 +65.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $682,500 +82% |
| 2005 | -- | $375,000 +24.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $300,508 +71.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $175,100 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $171,666 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,145 | $168,300 |
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