1770 Highland Place, Berkeley, CA 94709 - Photo 1

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$1,250,000

Sold
Closed
Condo
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Own part of Berkeley history: The Keeler House, a 1895 masterwork of wood & glass by Bernard Maybeck. His first residential commission before designing San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts, was occupied by Charles Keeler when he wrote "The Simple Home". Originally a single home; converted to flats in 1920s, w/ 3rd unit added later. This 1++bed/1-bath upper unit-1,482 SF w/ loft & garage-has been lovingly owned & preserved by local designer & past owners. Interiors showcase handcrafted authenticity w/ orig oak floors, pitched ceilings w/ exposed CA Redwood beams, & nearly floor-to-ceiling windows framing serene nature views. Gothic doorway & brick fireplace details, recessed lighting & rich woodwork express Arts and Crafts style throughout. Upper loft offers space for study or meditation retreat & even a guest bed, while the kitchen & dining area include gas range, dishwasher & pantry storage. Outdoor living spaces offer private patio & Juliet balcony capturing Bay views. Golden Gate view can also be glimpsed from living room & private balcony. Common areas w/ laundry, terraced garden & attached garage w/ 1-car parking + extra storage. Convenient to UCB, Mills Act-protected property offers tax advantages & rare investment opportunity for an architecture lover or shrewd investor.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1770 Highland Pl

General

Sold For: $1,250,000
HOA FEE: $844/month
Status: Closed
Type: Condo
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41092990
Added to Site: 226 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: Dining Area, Study
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Brick, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Window

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Laundry: Dryer, Washer, Common Area

Additional Information

Shared Amenities: Laundry

Exterior

Exterior Features: Balcony, Unit Faces Street

Parking

Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Space Per Unit - 1, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Northside
Driving Directions: La Loma to Ridge to Highland

School Information

School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Elem School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Community

Association: Yes
Assoc. Name: CALL LISTING AGENT

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected

Structural Information

Exterior Const.: Composition Shingles, Stucco
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: Two Story,Two
Living Area: 1,482 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1895

Lot Features

Property View: City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial
Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
Lot Dimensions: 21344.4
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot, Landscaped

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $671
Association Fee: $844
Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 58220449

Listed by Compass, Andrew Pitarre and Compass, Alzira Carvalho
Sold by MLSListing, Craig Adams

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Schools

Schools serving 1770 Highland Pl

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709	K-5	0.8 mi
Washington Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	K-5	1.2 mi
Cragmont Elementary School 830 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	K-5	1.3 mi
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705	6-8	1.1 mi
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	9-12	1 mi
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	K-5	1.9 mi
Oxford Elementary School 1222 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702	K-5	1.9 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1770 Highland Pl

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/15/2025

Sold

$1,250,000

25.63%

MLS

6/04/2025

Listed

$995,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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