1143 Keith Ave

3,011 Sq. Ft.
$764 / Sq. Ft.
3,011
Sq. Ft.
$764
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare Storybook/Spanish Revival home built in 1927, exuding timeless charm and architectural character. Inspired by William Rayond Yelland's Normandy village on spruce Street, this romantic Berkeley gem is thoughtfully designed to capture sweeping Bay views and blend indoor/outdoor living. Nestled among amature gardens the property is a tranquil oasis. The main residence features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus an additional bedroom and bath with a private entrance -ideal for guest or extended...Rare Storybook/Spanish Revival home built in 1927, exuding timeless charm and architectural character. Inspired by William Rayond Yelland's Normandy village on spruce Street, this romantic Berkeley gem is thoughtfully designed to capture sweeping Bay views and blend indoor/outdoor living. Nestled among amature gardens the property is a tranquil oasis. The main residence features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus an additional bedroom and bath with a private entrance -ideal for guest or extended family. The primary suite includes a luxurious bath with a walk-in shower and direct access to sun-drenched garden with fountains and a relaxing hot tub just off the redesigned kitchen. The grand living room showcases a fireplace and a large picture window framing breathtaking vies. Throughout the home period details, charming nooks, and original character evoke a sense of timeless elegance. A detached cottage offers the perfect space for an art or yoga studio, Garage can be converted back to fit 2 cars. Rich in history the home was once frequented by Gregory Peck, a close friend of the original owner's mother, who studied at UC Berkeley. A true one-of-a kind Berkeley treasure. Minutes to Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, parks, trails, top rated schools and SF.
  1. Listed by Theresa Hope Broderick • DRE #01298281 • The Agency
  2. Listed by Kara Thacker • DRE #01271438 • The Agency

Property Details for 1143 Keith Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CRAGMONT
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Tudor
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge
LISTING UPDATED: 07/30/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1143 Keith Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41100597
Days on Compass22
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,750 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Agency, Theresa Hope Broderick, DRE #01298281; The Agency, Kara Thacker, DRE #01271438

Sold By Bay Area Modern Real Estate, Mark Fleckles, DRE #01343751

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Building Information for 1143 Keith Avenue

Stories2Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,141 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,210

Property Taxes

$2,931

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1143 Keith Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Cabinets, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Guest House, In-Law Unit, Storage, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Eat-In Kitchen, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Guest Quarters, GuestHouse, In-Law Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, LivingRoom, Office, Possible Guest, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Storage, Studio
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Double Vanity, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Public Water, PublicSewer
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s), All Utilities, Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Builder/Architect: Magical
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom
  • Level - Upper: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot, Up Slope, Front Yard, Garden, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6750
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6750.0
  • Model: Storybook tudor
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3011
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Patio Enclosed, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Terraced Up, Entry Gate, Fenced Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscaped, Low Maintenance, Private, Roof Deck, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Acres: 0.16
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Euclid to Keith
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2986-57
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 1143 Keith Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41100597

$2,300,000
Jul 29, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41100597

$2,300,000
Jul 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909081033

$2,300,000

+0.9% / yr

Jul 2, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41100597

Jul 2, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41100597

Jul 2, 2025

Contingent - Show

EBRD #41100597

Jul 2, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41100597

Jun 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41100597

$2,395,000
Jun 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41100597

$2,395,000
Jun 6, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41092162

Jun 6, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #MR41092162

$2,295,000
Apr 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41092162

$2,295,000
Apr 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41092162

$2,295,000
Jul 10, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40899920

$2,200,000
Jul 10, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40899920

$2,200,000
Jun 19, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675377234

$2,200,000

+8.1% / yr

May 19, 2020

Pending

EBRD #40899920

May 19, 2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40899920

Mar 21, 2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40899920

$2,150,000
Mar 21, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40899920

$2,150,000
Aug 19, 2015

Sold

EBRD #40699637

$1,510,000
Aug 18, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #555303125

$1,510,000
Jul 29, 2015

Pending

EBRD #40699637

May 18, 2015

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40699637

$1,385,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41100597

$2,300,000
07/29/2025

Sold

EBRD #41100597

$2,300,000
07/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909081033

$2,300,000

+0.9% / yr

07/02/2025

Pending

EBRD #41100597

07/02/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41100597

07/02/2025

Contingent - Show

EBRD #41100597

07/02/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #EB41100597

06/10/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41100597

$2,395,000
06/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41100597

$2,395,000
06/06/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41092162

06/06/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #MR41092162

$2,295,000
04/04/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41092162

$2,295,000
04/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41092162

$2,295,000
07/10/2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40899920

$2,200,000
07/10/2020

Sold

EBRD #40899920

$2,200,000
06/19/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675377234

$2,200,000

+8.1% / yr

05/19/2020

Pending

EBRD #40899920

05/19/2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40899920

03/21/2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40899920

$2,150,000
03/21/2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40899920

$2,150,000
08/19/2015

Sold

EBRD #40699637

$1,510,000
08/18/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #555303125

$1,510,000
07/29/2015

Pending

EBRD #40699637

05/18/2015

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40699637

$1,385,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1143 Keith Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$714,397Additions$1,666,926Total$2,381,323
Tax Record2025$35,169 ($2,931 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt3,011 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,011 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1945CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2986-57

Schools near 1143 Keith Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of The Agency, Theresa Hope Broderick, DRE #01298281; The Agency, Kara Thacker, DRE #01271438

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