541 Vistamont Ave

Berkeley, CA 94708

$2,600,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,364 Sq. Ft.
$773 / Sq. Ft.
3,364
Sq. Ft.
$773
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 11/14/25Virtual Tour
Sold 11/14/25Virtual Tour

Description

Built in 1926, for Albert & Mary Helen Dermont, a teacher & a stenographer, in a neighborhood referred to as Berkeley Woods, 541 Vistamont Ave was actually the first home built on Vistamont. The home was designed to be a “country home” and was clad in unpainted redwood board & batten siding. In the early 2000’s a shingled addition was built, adding a primary bedroom suite, a stunning breakfast rm w/ walls of windows, two plus rooms, & an office. In 2007, the lower level was further developed. At...Built in 1926, for Albert & Mary Helen Dermont, a teacher & a stenographer, in a neighborhood referred to as Berkeley Woods, 541 Vistamont Ave was actually the first home built on Vistamont. The home was designed to be a “country home” and was clad in unpainted redwood board & batten siding. In the early 2000’s a shingled addition was built, adding a primary bedroom suite, a stunning breakfast rm w/ walls of windows, two plus rooms, & an office. In 2007, the lower level was further developed. At that time, a bedroom & bath, a 2nd office, & a laundry rm were created. The home beautifully blends a classic & rustic ambiance, & evokes the feeling of being in a country inn, w/ its broad front porch, gracious public rms, & verdant surroundings. The addition, though contemporary in feel, echoes the style & character of the original home. As you approach the home, you are struck by how private it is, screened from the street by a gate, a fence, & greenery. When you step inside the gate, the porch & sprawling yard, w/ a greenhouse, a playhouse, an arbor w/ a seating area, raised beds, apple trees, maples, & oak trees welcome you. Views of Tilden provide a lovely backdrop. This is a paradise for everyone, especially those wishing to enjoy urban amenities w/out sacrificing land & privacy.
  1. Listed by Sheril Madden • DRE #01228854 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 541 Vistamont Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Brown Shingle, Other, Traditional, Rustic
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street, Parking Spaces, EV Charger, No Garage
View
Park/Greenbelt, Hills, Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 11/15/2025 02:00 AM

Property Details for 541 Vistamont Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41114606
Days on Compass9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,340 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Sheril Madden, DRE #01228854

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Oakland, REMY WEINSTEIN, DRE #01815926

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Building Information for 541 Vistamont Avenue

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,340 SF

Payment Calculator

$15,954 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,672

Property Taxes

$3,282

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 541 Vistamont Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood, Parquet, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Engineered Wood, Bamboo
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer, Cabinets
  • Pool Type: In Ground, Membership (Optional), Fenced
  • Pool: Private
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, In-Law Unit, Basement - Partial, Workshop, Laundry Room, Au Pair, Basement - Full
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, BonusRoom, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Quarters, Eat-In Kitchen, Office, Study, Workshop, Guest Quarters
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Sump Pump, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Double Pane Windows, Wood Shingles, Redwood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial, Slab, Concrete, Earthquake Braced
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Basement, Other
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Secluded, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Manual Sprinkler F&R, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 11340
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11340.0
  • Model: Country house
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3364
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, 1.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Fenced Front Yard, Front Porch, Garden, Manual Sprinkler F&R, Porch
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Acres: 0.26
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak or Spruce > Woodmont > Vistamont
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-3100-77-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • 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 541 Vistamont Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41114606

$2,600,000—
Nov 14, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41114606

$2,600,000—
Oct 27, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921814724

$2,600,000

+1.6% / yr

Oct 22, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41114606

—
Oct 22, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41114606

—
Oct 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41114606

$1,845,000—
Oct 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41114606

$1,845,000—
Nov 15, 2006

Sold

EBRD #40215400

$1,915,000—
Nov 15, 2006

Sold

MLSListings #EB40215400

$1,915,000—
Nov 8, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #209219852

$1,915,000

-3.5% / yr

Oct 27, 2006

Pending

MLSListings #EB40215400

—
Oct 27, 2006

Pending

EBRD #40215400

—
Oct 9, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40215400

$1,195,000—
Oct 9, 2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40215400

$1,195,000—
Sep 26, 2006

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB40189420

—
Sep 25, 2006

Withdrawn

CLAW #40189420BR

$2,195,000—
Jul 19, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40189420

$2,195,000—
Jul 18, 2006

Listed (Active)

CLAW #40189420BR

$2,195,000—
Aug 22, 2005

Sold

EBRD #40096607

$2,001,926—
Aug 22, 2005

Sold

MLSListings #EB40096607

$2,001,926—
Aug 11, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163243152

$2,002,000—
Aug 2, 2005

Pending

MLSListings #EB40096607

—
Aug 2, 2005

Pending

EBRD #40096607

—
Jul 25, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40096607

$1,750,000—
Jul 25, 2005

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40096607

$1,750,000—
Oct 1, 1999

Sold

EBRD #29025918

$607,000—
Aug 25, 1999

Pending

EBRD #29025918

—
Aug 15, 1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29025918

$475,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41114606

$2,600,000
11/14/2025

Sold

EBRD #41114606

$2,600,000
10/27/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921814724

$2,600,000

+1.6% / yr

10/22/2025

Pending

EBRD #41114606

—
10/22/2025

Pending

MLSListings #EB41114606

—
10/13/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41114606

$1,845,000
10/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41114606

$1,845,000
11/15/2006

Sold

EBRD #40215400

$1,915,000
11/15/2006

Sold

MLSListings #EB40215400

$1,915,000
11/08/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #209219852

$1,915,000

-3.5% / yr

10/27/2006

Pending

MLSListings #EB40215400

—
10/27/2006

Pending

EBRD #40215400

—
10/09/2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40215400

$1,195,000
10/09/2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40215400

$1,195,000
09/26/2006

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB40189420

—
09/25/2006

Withdrawn

CLAW #40189420BR

$2,195,000
07/19/2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40189420

$2,195,000
07/18/2006

Listed (Active)

CLAW #40189420BR

$2,195,000
08/22/2005

Sold

EBRD #40096607

$2,001,926
08/22/2005

Sold

MLSListings #EB40096607

$2,001,926
08/11/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #163243152

$2,002,000
08/02/2005

Pending

MLSListings #EB40096607

—
08/02/2005

Pending

EBRD #40096607

—
07/25/2005

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40096607

$1,750,000
07/25/2005

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40096607

$1,750,000
10/01/1999

Sold

EBRD #29025918

$607,000
08/25/1999

Pending

EBRD #29025918

—
08/15/1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29025918

$475,000

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

Public Records for 541 Vistamont Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$769,646Additions$1,861,512Total$2,631,158
Tax Record2025$39,389 ($3,282 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,780 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,780 SqFtStories3Lot Size11,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1940CountyALAMEDAAPN63-3100-77-2

Schools near 541 Vistamont Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public - K to 5
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks 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 Red Oak Realty, Sheril Madden, DRE #01228854

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