Tucked behind a charming wooden gate in the Berkeley Hills, this 1931 residence reflects a quiet blend of character, scale, and setting. Once home to a noted poet, the property carries a subtle creative legacy, with light-filled interiors, bay views, and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. The home offers well-proportioned rooms, including a breakfast nook, a formal dining room with French doors leading to an enchanting patio, and a sophisticated living room with built-ins, a fireplace, and bay-facing windows. The layout flows naturally, with expansive windows and a balance of open and more intimate spaces. Outlooks are predominantly green and serene, with mature plantings and a sense of privacy consistent with its hillside setting. A large, sunny bonus space with a private entrance could serve as guest quarters or be incorporated into the main home for additional living space, with interior access via stairs from the kitchen. Lovingly cared for by the same family for over 30 years, this special property is a classic Berkeley Hills home with enduring architectural character, thoughtful siting, and a peaceful, retreat-like quality. BESO Exempt
Sold for $1,300,000
$1,300,000
904 Keeler Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
3beds
1,710sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$760/sqft
$7,043 Estimated rent
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Caitlin Crawford DRE #01951131 510-717-8212,
The GRUBB Company
Bought with:
Kim Marienthal, DRE #00863747
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41129956
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,710
- Total interior livable area: 1,710 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Drive Thru Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced,Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 5,662 sqft
- Features: Sloped Down, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 63296335
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French Country
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities for property: Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Sold | $1,300,000-3.7%$760/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41129956 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2019 | Listing removed | $1,350,000$789/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Berkeley #40842678 Report a problem | ||
| 12/27/2018 | Price change | $1,350,000+5.9%$789/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Berkeley #40842678 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000+246.5%$746/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE #40842678 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/1995 | Sold | $368,000$215/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $611,306 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,799 +2.8% | $599,320 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,473 +2.8% | $587,570 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,159 +0% | $576,051 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,154 +6.5% | $564,757 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,472 +5.1% | $558,968 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,959 +5.9% | $548,010 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,401 | $537,268 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,401 +4.3% | $526,736 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,017 +3.4% | $516,410 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,722 | $508,656 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,722 | $498,694 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $496,442 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $486,708 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $477,167 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $473,600 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $474,727 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $465,420 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $456,297 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $447,351 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $438,581 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $429,986 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $422,107 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $413,831 +2% |
| 2001 | $6,547 | $405,716 |
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Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Nearby schools
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- 9/10Cragmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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- California
- Alameda County
- Berkeley
- 94708
- Berkeley Hills
- 904 Keeler Ave