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.
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
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#: 41095348

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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