54 Tamalpais Road

Sold 1/23/24
Sold 1/23/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,100,000
5 beds4,219 sqft
54 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.20 acresLot Size
1917Year Built
$498/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Nestled along Cordornices Creek in Berkeley, the Turner-Matthews historic home is a testament to a bygone era. Formerly owned by Hollywood writer Robert Shaw, it hosted luminaries like D. H. Lawrence and Oppenheimer’s students. The house, designed by artist Shirley Turner and her brother Steven Matthews, reflects the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. Unique features include a curved living room mirroring the topography of the land, a 15-ft tall stone fireplace of local stone, and redwood-adorned structures...Nestled along Cordornices Creek in Berkeley, the Turner-Matthews historic home is a testament to a bygone era. Formerly owned by Hollywood writer Robert Shaw, it hosted luminaries like D. H. Lawrence and Oppenheimer’s students. The house, designed by artist Shirley Turner and her brother Steven Matthews, reflects the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. Unique features include a curved living room mirroring the topography of the land, a 15-ft tall stone fireplace of local stone, and redwood-adorned structures evoking a magical treehouse. The property comprises the main house and a 1919 cottage, blending historic charm with modern comfort. Updates seamlessly integrate with original architecture, preserving the home's essence. Surrounded by nature, it enjoys a symphony of birdsong and the melodies of the Cordornices Creek. A mature garden designed by Berkeley landscape architect David Bingham adds to the serenity. Positioned high on a hill, the Turner-Matthews home stands as a visual spectacle that transcends traditional architecture, inviting residents to immerse themselves in its rich history and natural beauty.
  • Listed by: Tracy Sichterman DRE #01205767 • BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
  • Listed by: Mykah Larkins DRE #01380576 • BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
Listing closed: 01/23/2024 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41045490

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Listing Courtesy of BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, Tracy Sichterman, DRE #01205767; BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, Mykah Larkins, DRE #01380576

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Property Information for 54 Tamalpais Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL INCOME / 2HOUSES-1LOT
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Building Type: 2HOUSES-1LOT
  • Property Sub Type: 2HOUSES-1LOT
  • Park Spaces Total: 1
Building Information
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,789 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry: Washer, Dryer
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA Amenities: Garden / Greenbelt / Trails
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: 2 Houses / 1 Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8789
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8789.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3143
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Landscape Misc, Roof Deck
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Acres: 0.2
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Hawthorne Terr up to Le Roy left to Tamalpais
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 60-2473-26-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 2
  • Basement: None
  • Miscellaneous Features: Balcony/Patio, Garden, Greenbelt
  • Parking Description: Garage Facing Front
  • Existing Lease Terms: None
  • Tenant Pays: None
  • Financial Data Source: None
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: 54
  • Occupied By 1: Vacant
  • Dining Room 1: Yes
  • Fireplace 1: Yes
  • Refrigerator 1: Yes
  • Range/Oven 1: Yes
  • Bedrooms 1: 3
  • Bathrooms 1: 3
  • Apx Sq Ft 1: 3160
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: 56
  • Occupied By 2: Vacant
  • Fireplace 2: Yes
  • Refrigerator 2: Yes
  • Range/Oven 2: Yes
  • Bedrooms 2: 2
  • Bathrooms 2: 2
  • Parking Spaces 2: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 2: 1059
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: Balcony/Patio, Garden, Greenbelt
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 54 Tamalpais Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41045492

$2,100,000—
Jan 23, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41045490

$2,100,000—
Jan 23, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41045492

$2,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2024

Sold

EBRD #41045492

$2,100,000
01/23/2024

Sold

EBRD #41045490

$2,100,000
01/23/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41045492

$2,100,000

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

Public Records for 54 Tamalpais Road

Taxable ValueLand$655,452Additions$1,529,388Total$2,184,840
Tax Record2025$33,006 ($2,750 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,318 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,318 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,789 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1915Year Renovated1917CountyALAMEDAAPN60-2473-26-1

Schools near 54 Tamalpais Road

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

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 54 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,100,000
5
–
4,219
8,789
60 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
4
3.5
2,362
5,873
2665 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,106,000
–
–
3,890
6,342
64 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$437,500
2
906
5,208
2669 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
2
2
1,561
5,814
50 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
–
1,667
8,719

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