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Sold for $7,325,000 on 07/28/25
  • $7,325,000

    2900 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708

    6beds
    7,526sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1929
    0.71 Acres Lot
    $7,322,600 Zestimate®
    $973/sqft
    $6,118 Estimated rent

    What's special

    Prominently sited on Buena Vista Way, the Hume Cloister is a Berkeley treasure, steeped in history and architectural splendor. This Gothic Revival estate, designed in 1927 by John Hudson Thomas for Samuel & Portia Bell Hume, evokes a 13th-century French monastery. Samuel, a UC Berkeley professor & curator, and Portia, a pioneering psychiatrist, envisioned a sanctuary of creativity & reflection. Set on over 2/3 of an acre, the estate offers panoramic SF Bay views w/ the Golden Gate Bridge perfectly framed off the terrace. At its heart lies a serene cloister courtyard lined w/ arched colonnades, featuring a stone wishing well. Extensively restored over the last 7yrs, it offers the comfort of modern amenities while preserving exquisite historic details. The living room w/ 25’ ceilings features a large fireplace & mezzanine library w/ office overlooking the Bay. Kitchen includes Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator & custom millwork. The landscaped grounds include a koi pond, bocce court, greenhouse, garden beds, redwood grove, and a hot tub deck off primary suite. An attached guest house offers full accommodations, including a modern kitchen, laundry, BR & LR. More than a home, the Hume Cloister is a rare blend of history, design & soul, a timeless retreat ready for its next chapter.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 10:44am

    Listed by:

    Adrienne Tunney Krumins DRE #01296734 510-928-4521,

    The GRUBB Company,

    Anian Tunney DRE #00812754,

    The GRUBB Company

    Bought with:

    Merritt Oliver, DRE #01241788

    Red Oak Realty

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41100592MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 8
    • Full bathrooms: 7
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen, Other
    Heating
    • Zoned
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Sink
    Features
    • Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
    • Flooring: Tile
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Basement: Partial
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 7,526
    • Total interior livable area: 7,526 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 7
    • Parking features: Attached, Parking Lot, Private
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Three or More Stories
    • Exterior features: Garden, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Other, Entry Gate, Private Entrance, See Remarks
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge,Water
    • Waterfront features: Pond
    Lot
    • Size: 0.71 Acres
    • Features: Premium Lot, Secluded, Other, Landscaped, Private
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 582242671
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Other,See Remarks
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Concrete
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1929
    Details
    • Builder name: John H Thomas

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Conventional
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