Own part of Berkeley history: The Keeler House, a 1895 masterwork of wood & glass by Bernard Maybeck. His first residential commission before designing San Franciscos Palace of Fine Arts, was occupied by Charles Keeler when he wrote The Simple Home . Originally a single home; converted to flats in 1920s, w/ 3rd unit added later. This 1++bed/1-bath upper unit1, 482 SF w/ loft & garagehas been lovingly owned & preserved by local designer & past owners. Interiors showcase handcrafted authenticity w/ orig oak floors, pitched ceilings w/ exposed CA Redwood beams, & nearly floor-to-ceiling windows framing serene nature views. Gothic doorway & brick fireplace details, recessed lighting & rich woodwork express Arts and Crafts style throughout. Upper loft offers space for study or meditation retreat & even a guest bed, while the kitchen & dining area include gas range, dishwasher & pantry storage. Outdoor living spaces offer private patio & Juliet balcony capturing Bay views. Golden Gate view can also be glimpsed from living room & private balcony. Common areas w/ laundry, terraced garden & attached garage w/ 1-car parking + extra storage. Convenient to UCB, Mills Act-protected property offers tax advantages & rare investment opportunity for an architecture lover or shrewd investor.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Basement Description: Crawl Space
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Dining Area
- Study
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Gas Range
- Refrigerator
- Gas Water Heater
- Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Common Area
Heating and Cooling
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
- Heating Features: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Exterior and Lot Features
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached, Space Per Unit - 1, Garage Door Opener
- Parking Total: 1
Land Info
- Lot Description: Rectangular Lot, Landscaped
- Lot Size Acres: 0.49
- Lot Size Square Feet: 21192
Home Features
- View: City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Laundry
- Association Fee: 844
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Management Fee, Reserves, Insurance
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 844
- Association Phone: 0000000000
Multi-Unit Info
- Number of Units In Community: 3
School Information
- High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Alameda
- Directions: La Loma to Ridge to Highland
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: NORTHSIDE
- Parcel Number: 58220449
- Subdivision: NORTHSIDE
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1482
- Year Built: 1895
- Builder Name: Maybeck
- Building Area Source: Measured
- Building Area Total: 1482
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Common Walls: Corner Unit
- Construction Materials: Composition Shingles, Stucco
- Entry Level: 1
- Levels: Two Story, Two
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 130
- Property Condition: Existing
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 2
Utilities
- Electric: No Solar
- Internet Available
- Natural Gas Connected