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Sold for $1,599,000 on 05/06/25
  • $1,599,000

    159 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

    3beds
    1,414sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
    $1,579,700 Zestimate®
    $1,131/sqft
    $6,190 Estimated rent

    What's special

    So charming & quaint—you’ll LOVE this fairy tale abode! Extraordinary Storybook home, a 1925 gem by W.R. Yelland (of Normandy Village fame), expanded in 2018 (w/permits) to blend old-world charm w/modern ease. Set in a majestic redwood grove, it features warm wood floors, arched doorways & vintage-inspired details that create a cozy yet elegant space. The modern wing added 2 BRs, 2 BAs, updated systems & more—preserving the home’s design & integrity. Thoughtfully planned w/captivating interiors, woodsy decks, balconies, flexibility, privacy & charm. All BRs have BAs; there’s a detached ‘casita’ shed & a secluded outdoor shower to get back to nature. Lower guest suite has its own entrance, kitchenette & living area—ideal for multi-gen living or other uses. Serene yet convenient—just up the path from Codornices Park & Rose Garden, near UC Berkeley Northside, dining & shops. W/off-street parking & a magical vibe, this is a rare Berkeley treasure!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 06, 2025 at 05:15pm

    Listed by:

    Ana Forest DRE #01234464 510-557-8759,

    Red Oak Realty

    Bought with:

    Katherine Tomassi, DRE #01975281

    Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41093480MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Wall Furnace, Other, Fireplace(s)
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Other
    Features
    • Bonus/Plus Room, In-Law Floorplan, Storage, Tile Counters
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood, Cork
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,414
    • Total interior livable area: 1,414 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Off Street
    Features
    • Levels: Two Story
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Other, Landscape Front
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 5,227 sqft
    • Features: Sloped Up, Wood
    Details
    • Parcel number: 6024704
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage,Normandy,Vintage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Foundation: Raised, Other, Concrete, Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1925
    Details
    • Builder name: W.r. Yellend +

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: All Public Utilities

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Other

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

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