2900 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 - Photo 1

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$7,325,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
6 Beds
7 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2900 Buena Vista Way

General

Sold For: $7,325,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41100592
Added to Site: 225 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 11
Interior Features: Formal Dining Room, Library, Office, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 8
Full Bathrooms: 7
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Shower Stall, Tile, Updated Baths, Closet
Primary Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Closet, Double Vanity, Multiple Shower Heads, Outside Access, Sitting Area, Window

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 6

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen, Other
Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Features: Garden, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Other, Entry Gate, Private Entrance, See Remarks

Parking

Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Parking Lot, Private

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Berkeley Hills
Driving Directions: La Loma or Del Mar > Buena Vista Way

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Zoned

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Other, See Remarks
Exterior Const.: Concrete
Roof: Tile
Stories/Levels: Three or More Stories
Living Area: 7,526 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1929

Lot Features

Property View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais
Lot Size (Acres): 0.71
Lot Dimensions: 30927.6
Lot Features: Premium Lot, Secluded, Other, Landscaped, Private

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $990

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 582242671

Listed by The GRUBB Company, Adrienne Tunney Krumins and The GRUBB Company, Anian Tunney
Sold by Red Oak Realty, Merritt Oliver

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Schools

Schools serving 2900 Buena Vista Way

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709	K-5	0.9 mi
Cragmont Elementary School 830 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	K-5	1 mi
Washington Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	K-5	1.4 mi
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705	6-8	1.6 mi
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	9-12	1.3 mi
Oxford Elementary School 1222 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702	K-5	2 mi
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	K-5	2.3 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 2900 Buena Vista Way

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/28/2025

Sold

$7,325,000

-1.68%

MLS

6/06/2025

Listed

$7,450,000

—

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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