Perched above the UC Berkeley campus, Auspicious #8 offers breathtaking panoramas of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and the expansive bay. Nestled on lower Panoramic Hill, this home provides seamless access to hiking trails, Strawberry Canyon, UC Berkeley campus and the vibrant Elmwood and Downtown Berkeley districts. Originally constructed in the 1920s and thoughtfully updated throughout the years, the residence stands as a tribute to historic preservation and modern renewal. It is situated within a prestigious historic neighborhood, surrounded by the architectural masterpieces of Julia Morgan, Maybeck, William Wurster and Walter Steilberg.The multi-level interior features four bedrooms and two and a half baths, meticulously designed for both functionality and flexibility. Outside, a beautifully landscaped rear garden serves as a tranquil sanctuary, perfect for escaping the urban energy of downtown. Under a canopy of mature redwoods, you will find fragrant ferns, flowering perennials, a spacious patio, and a detached cedar-sided craft studio. This is a property to truly cherish. Experience the serenity of being above it all while remaining within walking distance of the world-renowned university and everything Berkeley has to offer. BESO SCORE 2
For sale
$1,595,000
8 Mosswood Rd, Berkeley, CA 94704
4beds
2,059sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$775/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Canopy of mature redwoodsSpacious patioMulti-level interiorFragrant ferns flowering perennialsTranquil sanctuaryBeautifully landscaped rear gardenDetached cedar-sided craft studio
- 16 days |
- 2,239 |
- 160 |
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Listed by:
Laura Arechiga DRE #01388149 510-701-5188,
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41135708
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,059
- Total interior livable area: 2,059 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three or More Stories
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Up, Landscape Back
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up, Back Yard, Landscaped, Flag Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 551862473
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $775/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,235,073
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$6,734/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+59%$775/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41135708 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2012 | Sold | $1,003,000+14.6%$487/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40583111 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2012 | Listed for sale | $875,000+69.9%$425/sqft |
Source: THE GRUBB CO. INC. #40583111 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/1999 | Sold | $515,000$250/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,235,073 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,022 +2.1% | $1,210,861 +2% |
| 2023 | $17,653 +1.7% | $1,187,120 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,354 -0.3% | $1,163,850 +2% |
| 2021 | $17,408 +5.4% | $1,141,032 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,519 +3.8% | $1,129,337 +2% |
| 2019 | $15,921 +5.2% | $1,107,201 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,131 | $1,085,496 +2% |
| 2017 | $15,131 +3% | $1,064,212 +2% |
| 2016 | $14,684 +2.3% | $1,043,350 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $14,355 | $1,027,683 +2% |
| 2014 | $14,355 | $1,007,553 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,003,000 +56% |
| 2012 | -- | $642,771 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $630,168 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $625,461 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $626,950 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $614,657 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $602,605 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $590,791 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $579,210 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $567,854 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $557,451 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $546,523 +2% |
| 2001 | $7,594 | $535,806 |
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Neighborhood: 94704
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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