198 Bret Harte Road

Sold 10/3/25Virtual Tour
Sold 10/3/25Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,565,000
3 beds2,036 sqft$769/sqft
198 Bret Harte Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,076 sq ftLot Size
1926Year Built
$769/sq ftPrice per sq ft

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...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.
  • Listed by: David Gunderman DRE #01313613 • KW Advisors East Bay
  • Listed by: Alison Luce DRE #01986924 • KW Advisors East Bay
Listing closed: 10/03/2025 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41108748

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

122.8%

Berkeley, CA

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Listing Courtesy of KW Advisors East Bay, David Gunderman, DRE #01313613; KW Advisors East Bay, Alison Luce, DRE #01986924

Sold By The GRUBB Company, Tiffany Lefour, DRE #02017456

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Property Information for 198 Bret Harte Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Off Street
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,076 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Storage, Basement - Full
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Other, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Kitchen, LivingRoom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Dual Flush Toilet, Multiple Shower Heads, Sitting Area, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Double Vanity, Multiple Shower Heads, Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Energy Saving Feature: Skylight(s)
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Fiber Cement
  • Level - Lower: Basement
  • Level - Upper: Primary Bedrm Retreat
  • Lot Description: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5076
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5076.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2036
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms, Main Entry, Other, Primary Bedrm Retreat
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Patio, Side Yard, Terraced Up, Other, Entry Gate, Garden, Landscape Back, Private
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • Directions to Property: Cragmont to Bret Harte
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2985-12
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 198 Bret Harte Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 3, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41108748

$1,565,000—
Oct 3, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41108748

$1,565,000—
Oct 3, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41108748

$1,565,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/03/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41108748

$1,565,000
10/03/2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41108748

$1,565,000
10/03/2025

Sold

EBRD #41108748

$1,565,000

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

Public Records for 198 Bret Harte Road

Taxable ValueLand$469,500Additions$1,095,500Total$1,565,000
Tax Record2025$16,423 ($1,369 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,960 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,076 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1938CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2985-12

Schools near 198 Bret Harte Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Cragmont Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 198 Bret Harte Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,565,000
3
2,036
5,076
1112 Keeler Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
2
2,520
5,360
1103 Keeler Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
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2
2
1,483
12,461
0 Keeler Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$250,000
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–
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5,794
25 Twain Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$450,000
3
1,216
6,431
0 Twain, Berkeley, CA 94708
$250,000
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–
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6,452

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Listing Courtesy of KW Advisors East Bay, David Gunderman, DRE #01313613; KW Advisors East Bay, Alison Luce, DRE #01986924

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