140 Bret Harte Road

Closed 5/29/24

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,023,000

2 beds1 bath970 sqft$1,055/sqft

140 Bret Harte Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type

7,183 sq ftLot Size

1930Year Built

$1,055/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare 1930s Berkeley Hills Craftsman Retreat on a lush 7,000+ Sq Ft Oasis with incredible landscaping and stunning two-bridge views! This Fredrick Reimers designed home, greets visitors with a Grand Gated Entrance and private garage that leads up to a large and level brick patio/BBQ area ready for greeting guests, entertaining & play. Once inside, this Craftsman stunner boasts a Great Room finished in warm Clear Heart Redwood, open-beamed ceilings, a hardy stone FP and big windows w/direct views to...Rare 1930s Berkeley Hills Craftsman Retreat on a lush 7,000+ Sq Ft Oasis with incredible landscaping and stunning two-bridge views! This Fredrick Reimers designed home, greets visitors with a Grand Gated Entrance and private garage that leads up to a large and level brick patio/BBQ area ready for greeting guests, entertaining & play. Once inside, this Craftsman stunner boasts a Great Room finished in warm Clear Heart Redwood, open-beamed ceilings, a hardy stone FP and big windows w/direct views to the Bay & beyond! A galley kitchen, which includes a private View Deck nearby, makes this home an entertainer's dream. Tucked quietly in the home's North wing are 2 ample BDs including a Primary with its own View Deck that includes a hot tub and room to relax, unwind and take in the views. A full BA w/shower over tub is conveniently located near both BDs. A bonus room w/laundry on the home's ground floor, perfect for a home office, gym or hobbies, and a recent metal roof for added fire resistance, completes the home's comprehensive build features. The home is nestled on a 7,000+ Sq Ft verdant lot w/stunning landscaping, multiple terraced patios, handmade stone seating & myriad retreat areas perfect for meditation & reflection. Excellent location in a serene setting, yet close to all!

Listed by: Andrew de Vries 415.664.9400 andrew@probateagent.com DRE #01368031 • Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan

Listing closed: 05/29/2024 12:00 AM • Source: RESFAR, MLS#: 424025311

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan, Andrew de Vries, DRE #01368031

Sold By The GRUBB Company, Patrick J MacCartee, DRE #02142693

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Property Information for 140 Bret Harte Road

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Alameda County
Directions to Property: Take Cragmont to Bret Harte
Parking Features: Detached, Tandem, On Site (Single Family Only)
Architectural Style: Craftsman
View Description: Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridge(s), City, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge
Cross Street: Cragmont
Total Parking Spaces: 2

Building Information

Year Built: 1930
Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,183 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Coordinates: -122.2597835, 37.8898196
Latitude: 37.8898196

Longitude: -122.2597835
Area/District: Berkeley Map Area 1
Location Description: Berkeley Map Area 1

Taxes and HOA

APN: 0632985004
Association: No

City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
Tax Tract: 0.00

School Information

Elementary School District: Alameda
Middle or Junior School District: Alameda

Senior High School District: Alameda

Parking

Covered Spaces: 1
Carport Spaces: 0

Garage Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Num of Parking Spaces: 2.0
Parking: Detached, Tandem, On Site (Single Family Only)
Attached Garage: No
Carport: No
Garage: Yes
Open Parking: Yes

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour URL: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=a9hLngXin6C
Virtual Media Count: 2

Property

Lot Information

Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill

Lot Features: Garden, Greenbelt, Landscaped, Landscape Front, Private, Secluded
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 970.0
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Area: 7183.044
Property Attached: No
Lot Size Units: SqFt

Property and Assessments

Elevation: 0
Current Use: Residential

Videos Change Timestamp: 05-29-2024 08:15:05 PM

Farm Information

Irrigation Water Rights: No

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public

Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Elevation Units: Feet
Construction Materials: Wood

Fencing: Gated, Gate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 0
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Uncovered Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Uncovered Courtyard
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Roof: Metal
Senior Community: No

Interior Features

Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Formal Entry, Beamed Ceilings, Storage
Heating: Central

Laundry Appliances: In Basement, Inside Room, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement: Partial
Bath Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Entry Level: 0
Fireplace Features: Stone
Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
Primary Bathroom Features: Outside Access
Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Rooms: 4
Room Type: Bathroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Storage
Basement: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Heating: Yes

Room Information

Master Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Dimensions Area: 0.0
Primary Bedroom Dimensions Length: 0.0

Primary Bedroom Dimensions Width: 0.0
Primary Bedroom Features: Outside Access

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 Dimensions Area: 0.0
Bedroom 2 Dimensions Length: 0.0

Bedroom 2 Dimensions Width: 0.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 Dimensions Area: 0.0
Bedroom 3 Dimensions Length: 0.0

Bedroom 3 Dimensions Width: 0.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4 Dimensions Area: 0.0
Bedroom 4 Dimensions Length: 0.0

Bedroom 4 Dimensions Width: 0.0

Living Room

Living Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
Living Room Dimensions Length: 0.0

Living Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room, Beamed Ceilings, Skylight(s), View
Room Living Room Level: Main

Dining Room

Dining Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
Dining Room Dimensions Length: 0.0

Dining Room Dimensions Width: 0.0
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo

Family Room

Family Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
Family Room Dimensions Length: 0.0

Family Room Dimensions Width: 0.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0

Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
Kitchen Features: Synthetic Counter

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information

# of Units: 0

Multi-Family Additional Information

2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
2nd Unit Rents for: $.00

Agent

Sale and Listing

Standard Status: Closed

Rental

Rent Information

Existing Lease Type: Net
Occupant Type: Vacant

Current Rent: $.00
Hours Limited: No
Leasable Area Units: Square Feet
Parking Fee $: $.00
Parking Fees: No

Property History for 140 Bret Harte Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 29, 2024	Sold RESFAR #424025311	$1,023,000	—
May 28, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1537257961	$1,023,000	—
May 2, 2024	Pending RESFAR #424025311		—
Apr 18, 2024	Listed (Active) RESFAR #424025311	$998,000	—
Oct 4, 2000	Sold RESFAR #20032349	$610,000	—
Oct 4, 2000	Sold MLSListings #EB20032349	$610,000	—
Oct 4, 2000	Sold EBRD #20032349	$610,000	—
Sep 14, 2000	Pending MLSListings #EB20032349		—
Sep 14, 2000	Pending EBRD #20032349		—
Sep 14, 2000	Pending RESFAR #20032349		—
Aug 30, 2000	Listed (Active) EBRD #20032349	$495,000	—
Aug 30, 2000	Listed (Active) RESFAR #20032349	$495,000	—
Aug 30, 2000	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB20032349	$495,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/29/2024	Sold RESFAR #424025311	$1,023,000
05/28/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1537257961	$1,023,000
05/02/2024	Pending RESFAR #424025311	—
04/18/2024	Listed (Active) RESFAR #424025311	$998,000
10/04/2000	Sold RESFAR #20032349	$610,000
10/04/2000	Sold MLSListings #EB20032349	$610,000
10/04/2000	Sold EBRD #20032349	$610,000
09/14/2000	Pending MLSListings #EB20032349	—
09/14/2000	Pending EBRD #20032349	—
09/14/2000	Pending RESFAR #20032349	—
08/30/2000	Listed (Active) EBRD #20032349	$495,000
08/30/2000	Listed (Active) RESFAR #20032349	$495,000
08/30/2000	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB20032349	$495,000

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

Public Records for 140 Bret Harte Road

Taxable ValueLand$319,298Additions$745,030Total$1,064,328

Tax Record2025$15,550 ($1,296 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt970 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt970 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,182 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2985-4

Schools near 140 Bret Harte Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Cragmont Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
10/10	Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.1 mi
10/10	Washington Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.8 mi
9/10	Oxford Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
9/10	Martin Luther King Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.1 mi
9/10	Berkeley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	School Of The Madeleine	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley	Private - Nearby school	2 to 8	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Cragmont Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
10/10	Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.1 mi
10/10	Washington Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.8 mi
9/10	Oxford Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
9/10	Martin Luther King Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
9/10	Berkeley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.6 mi
NR	School Of The Madeleine PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley Private2 to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 140 Bret Harte Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	$1,023,000	2	1	970	7,183
1119 Cragmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	–	2	3	3,901	10,365
1133 Cragmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	–	–	–	–	5,874
1120 Cragmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$1,900,000	5	5	3,671	11,906
137 Bret Harte Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	–	2	2	1,073	5,000
150 Bret Harte Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	$2,400,000	4	4	3,987	11,473
1135 Cragmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$395,000	1	1	1,403	6,917
155 Bret Harte Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	–	3	1	1,253	13,338
161 Bret Harte Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	–	3	3	3,276	10,563
1112 Cragmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$1,190,000	5	3	3,685	5,934
131 Bret Harte Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	–	4	2	1,187	19,812
1125 Keith Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$1,462,500	3	3	2,407	5,580
1120 Keeler Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	–	3	2	1,395	6,460
1141 Cragmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$82,000	–	–	–	–
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