Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,083 sqft
1985 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
$429/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 1985 Tunnel Road - THE Saxophone House! Secluded in Berkeley Claremont Hill, this Tunnel Road Castle designed by Ace Architects is a stunning piece of art featuring some of the most whimsical looks. Built in 1996 for an amateur jazz player, you will appreciate the details throughout this home by its magnificent and magical presence, the swirling golden staircases, captivating curved balconies with treble-clef railings, and the massive striking saxophone towers. With over 4,000 sq ft of...Welcome to 1985 Tunnel Road - THE Saxophone House! Secluded in Berkeley Claremont Hill, this Tunnel Road Castle designed by Ace Architects is a stunning piece of art featuring some of the most whimsical looks. Built in 1996 for an amateur jazz player, you will appreciate the details throughout this home by its magnificent and magical presence, the swirling golden staircases, captivating curved balconies with treble-clef railings, and the massive striking saxophone towers. With over 4,000 sq ft of living space, currently being used as a 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths mansion, with a separate au pair room, sitting on nearly 10,000 sq ft lot, this three stories atrium-like building has plenty of space to entertain with sweeping canyon views from the picturesque windows, gourmet kitchen with sub-zero refrigerator, gleaming hardwood floor, cozy fireplace, game room from a converted garage, a luxurious primary suite on the entire third level with symmetrical aesthetics, custom-built circular bed, 2 walk-in closets, an elegant primary bath with double sinks, sunken jetted tub, and incredible views of the Claremont Hill off multiple balconies. Can you see yourself hosting a grand party in this castle or enjoying the incredible sunset view from the deck? A must see to appreciate.
  • Listed by: Derek Han DRE #01738860 • BHG Reliance Partners
Listing closed: 05/26/2023 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41024609

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,900,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHG Reliance Partners, Derek Han, DRE #01738860

Sold By Nonmember Office, Nonmember Nonmember, DRE #02207819

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Property Information for 1985 Tunnel Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: CLAREMONT HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street Parking
  • View: Hills
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,334 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Guest House, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Island, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Guest House, Laundry
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Bidet, Skylight, Split Bath, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Multiple Shower Heads, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public, Meter on Site
  • Energy Saving Feature: Thermostat
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Level - Lower: 0.5 Bath
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 9334
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9334.0
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4083
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Acres: 0.21
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: See Google Map
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 48H-7621-10-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1985 Tunnel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2023

Sold

CRMLS #41024609

$1,750,000
May 26, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41024609

$1,750,000
May 26, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #BE41024609

$1,750,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2023

Sold

CRMLS #41024609

$1,750,000
05/26/2023

Sold

EBRD #41024609

$1,750,000
05/26/2023

Sold

MLSListings #BE41024609

$1,750,000

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

Public Records for 1985 Tunnel Road

Taxable ValueLand$557,130Additions$1,299,970Total$1,857,100
Tax Record2025$25,945 ($2,162 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,083 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,083 SqFtStories3Lot Size9,334 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated1996CountyALAMEDAAPN48H-7621-10-4

Schools near 1985 Tunnel Road

This home is within Oakland Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Thornhill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Chabot Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Claremont Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oakland Technical High School
Public9 to 12

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: 1985 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
$1,750,000
4
4,083
9,334
$1,830,000
4
4,100
7,575
1,385
9,577
$1,770,000
4
3,917
10,098
$120,000
3,800
$1,450,000
3
3,134
13,871

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Listing Courtesy of BHG Reliance Partners, Derek Han, DRE #01738860

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