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Sold for $2,700,000 on 06/16/25
  • $2,700,000

    1211 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

    3beds
    2,300sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1903
    5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
    $2,681,200 Zestimate®
    $1,174/sqft
    $7,516 Estimated rent

    What's special

    In a lush setting of Japanese maples and bamboo, just moments from Monterey Market and Solano Avenue, lies a 3 ++ bedroom home that defies convention and captures the soul. Built in 1903 and reimagined in the 1930s by architect Carr Jones as his personal residence, it is a sculptural sanctuary filled with artistry and atmosphere. Though located in one of Berkeley’s most vibrant neighborhoods, the grounds feel like a secluded woodland, with natural pathways, dappled light, and the hush of trees. Jones’ legacy lives in the details—a tiny cathedral window, hand-hammered ironwork, and a Dutch door. Skylights flood the open interior with sun, including a dramatic round skylight above the show-stopping kitchen. Brilliant blue enameled lava stone countertops and a tree trunk column anchor the space. The primary suite’s near-glass roof invites moonlight in, while whimsical tilework spills from bathroom to bedroom. Beyond the main house, a Carr Jones–crafted cottage charms with mosaic detail throughout. Above it, a treehouse-like office perches among the trees, and a separate studio with 220 wiring awaits your next creation. This is a rare and romantic retreat for artists, nature lovers, and dreamers—an unforgettable home filled with light, texture, and soul.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: June 18, 2025 at 03:15am

    Listed by:

    Tracy Sichterman DRE #01205767 510-520-0076,

    BERKELEY HILLS REALTY

    Bought with:

    Anian Tunney, DRE #00812754

    The GRUBB Company

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41095348MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Radiant
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Pellet Stove
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,300
    • Total interior livable area: 2,300 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: No Garage
    Features
    • Levels: One Story
    • Stories: 1
    • Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 5,227 sqft
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 60245026
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Custom
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Wood Siding
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1903
    Details
    • Builder name: Carr Jones

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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    Estimated market value

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