SoldOct 3, 2025

Listed by David Gunderman and Alison Luce from Empower Realty Group

Bought with Tiffany Lefour from THE GRUBB CO. - Montclair

Source: Bay East, Contra Costa, EBRD #41108748

198 Bret Harte Road, Berkeley, CA, 94708

$1,565,000

3
3
2036 sq. ft.
5076 sq. ft.

SingleFam

16 days on the market

Sold: Oct 3, 2025

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About this property

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.

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Buyer's review

about 2 months ago

An outstanding realtor --- friendly, approachable, and highly knowledgeable.

Tiffany was an amazing realtor to work with. She somehow made the seemingly impossible task of buying a house feel easy --- and even enjoyable. We became friends quickly, and she was a pleasure to work with throughout. Tiffany knows the local housing market inside and out, and she was consistently transparent and communicative at every stage of the process.

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