198 Bret Harte Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 - Photo 1

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$1,565,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath

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Property Description

Exquisite design and modern comforts await in this completely reimagined, level-in 3+BD/2.5BA in the lower Berkeley Hills (w/metal and fire resistant fencing!). This elegant 2036 SQFT home features a hybrid of elegant and playful upgrades and stunning original details. Step into the open floor plan w/ a living room boasting coffered ceiling, fireplace w/copper hood, mullioned windows and refinished hardwood floors that span into the kitchen and dining area. The eat-in kitchen includes custom paneled appliances, quartz waterfall counters, and fresh new cabinets coupled w/the original copper hardware. The family room's French doors open onto a deck for indoor/outdoor living. The stunning 2-level primary suite offers a soaring ceiling, spiral staircase to sleeping loft, peek-a-boo bridge views, 2 large closets, and a gorgeous ensuite bath w/dual vanity. Another bedroom enjoys garden views w/chic modern hall bath w/heated floors and bench. A 3rd bedroom features custom shelving, half bath and dedicated doors to the garden. Relax in the lovely outdoors w/majestic redwood, new retaining walls and stairs, and 220' designer fire-resistant fencing, and off-street parking. Explore the serenity of local paths, walking access to 3 local parks and the world-class amenities of North Berkeley.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 198 Bret Harte Rd

General

Sold For: $1,565,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41108748
Added to Site: 150 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Updated Kitchen
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Electric Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Solid Surface, Shower Stall, Tile, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet, Multiple Shower Heads, Sitting Area, Window
Primary Bathroom: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Vanity, Multiple Shower Heads, Window

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Built-In Oven, Built-In Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
Laundry: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet, In Kitchen

Exterior

Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Terraced Up, Other, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Private Entrance

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Berkeley Hills
Driving Directions: Cragmont to Bret Harte

School Information

High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiant

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Exterior Const.: Stucco, Fiber Cement
Roof: Composition Shingles, Other
Windows: Skylight(s)
Stories/Levels: Two Story
Living Area: 2,036 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1926

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Dimensions: 5227.2
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Landscaped
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $636

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 63298512

Listed by KW Advisors East Bay, David Gunderman and KW Advisors East Bay, Alison Luce
Sold by The GRUBB Company, Tiffany Lefour

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Schools

Schools serving 198 Bret Harte Rd

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Cragmont Elementary School 830 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	K-5	0.5 mi
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709	K-5	1.2 mi
Washington Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	K-5	1.8 mi
Martin Luther King Middle School 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	6-8	1.2 mi
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	9-12	1.7 mi
Oxford Elementary School 1222 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702	K-5	2.2 mi
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	K-5	2.7 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 198 Bret Harte Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/03/2025

Sold

$1,565,000

20.85%

MLS

8/20/2025

Listed

$1,295,000

—

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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198 Bret Harte Rd Berkeley, CA 94708