luxury contemporary houses for sale Berkeley, United States

$100,000 Price Adjustment!!! Nestled atop the iconic Telegraph Hill, this vacant two-unit building presents an unparalleled opportunity for the discerning investor or homeowner seeking the perfect condo conversion. Meticulously remodeled from the interior studs, each unit consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, exuding contemporary elegance and timeless charm. The top-floor unit, 1349 Kearny, spans two levels, offering mesmerizing west city views and a delightful glimpse of the bay. With its expansive windows, natural light effortlessly flows throughout the space, creating an ambiance of warmth and tranquility. 1347 Kearny, the lower unit showcases a blend of functionality and style with over 10ft ceiling height. With North Beach famous restaurants & nightlife just steps away, and each unit consisting of two levels, attractive and well designed open floorplans offer easy living and ample space to be enjoyed. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Telegraph Hill's charm!

Significant price reduction. Now offered at a compelling new price, this fully modernized Pacific Heights residence presents a rare opportunity to own an architectural trophy with exceptional scale, panoramic Bay views, rare wider-lot presence, and state-of-the-art systems and finishes. Perched on a coveted flat block in Pacific Heights, this grand-scale Victorian has been transformed through a meticulous five-year reconstruction, preserving key architectural elements while introducing modern sophistication. Spanning approx. 8,485 sqft, this 6-bedroom, 6-full-bath, 2-powder-room residence blends timeless craftsmanship with contemporary design, complete with an elevator serving the ground floor through the top four levels and dramatic Bay views from nearly every level. The property includes 4-car parking: a 3-car garage plus gated driveway space. Original double doors open to a grand parlor with soaring 13-foot ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, and a sweeping staircase. The gourmet kitchen and great room are anchored by a 9-burner Lacanche range, floor-to-ceiling mahogany cabinetry, three dishwashers, and custom copper fixtures, opening to a terrace with panoramic views and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. The primary suite offers stunning views, a fireplace, bespoke paneling, custom dressing room, and spa-like bath with a hammered copper tub and steam shower. Additional bedrooms feature charming details, built-ins, and refined finishes throughout. The top floor includes a skylit bedroom, media room, and private office anchored by a striking 13-foot suspended redwood slab desk opening to a private view deck. Designed for relaxation and hosting, the lower floors include a lounge with backlit onyx bar and stage, 3,000-bottle wine cellar, home gym, and full spa facilities including a hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, and outdoor shower. This iconic property has also served as the backdrop for private, high-profile events, most recently hosting a Jordan Brand Super Bowl weekend experience. Located steps from Union Street, Fillmore Street, and the Presidio, this exceptional residence offers grand-scale living in one of the city's most sought-after and storied neighborhoods. Select photos include AI-enhanced renderings intended to offer a fresh perspective on the home's scale, design potential, and modern livability.

SPECTACULAR VIEWS! Gated Community! Beyond the gates of Lafayette Oaks, this new construction home unfolds with a sense of space that’s increasingly hard to find: an oversized lot, open hillside views, and a beautiful mature oak that anchors the setting. Designed for elevated modern living, this brand-new Veev-built contemporary residence offers an expansive open-concept layout and seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for both entertaining and everyday life. A desirable main-level bedroom suite and full bathroom provide flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or a private office retreat. The kitchen is both refined and highly functional, featuring a Bosch appliance suite, oversized island, coffee bar, walk-in pantry, and sleek custom cabinetry designed for gathering, hosting, and the rhythm of daily living. Built with cutting-edge sustainability and long-term performance in mind, the home features room-by-room HVAC control for personalized comfort and energy efficiency, high-performance European tilt-and-turn windows for enhanced quiet and temperature stability, solar with Tesla Powerwall for greater energy independence, and wiring for two EV chargers to support a fully modern lifestyle. Customizable LED lighting allows the atmosphere of the home to shift effortlessly throughout the day. Built in closet and cabinetry in all bedrooms! Large laundry room! An oversized two-car garage (walls and floor finished too!) and an extended driveway provide flexibility for guests and multi-driver households. A rare opportunity to own design-forward new construction in one of Lafayette’s desirable gated communities—where setting, innovation, and livability come together with lasting appeal. Builder warranty. Early interest and private inquiries are welcome.

Directly across from Alamo Square Park, this exceptional single-family residence pairs a meticulously restored Victorian facade with a strikingly modern interior. Re-imagined in 2016 by Jensen Architects, the home is organized around a dramatic oak staircase that brings natural light into every level. Vaulted ceilings, white oak floors, and a glass paneled elevator serving all levels elevate the architectural experience. The main level offers expansive living and dining spaces with pitched ceilings, a gas fireplace clad in Heath Ceramics tile, and a window seat framing iconic park views. A sleek contemporary kitchen features custom cabinetry, center island, and premium appliances, and opens to a family room and a sunlit breakfast room with north city views. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms are thoughtfully arranged on the first level, including a serene primary suite with floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closet, and spa-like bath. The pent room and roof deck are designed for entertaining with a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, indoor wet bar, and sweeping skyline views. The lower level houses a media room, a mudroom/laundry room, a guest suite or fabulous family room with full bath, backyard patio, and roomy 1-car garage parking. Iconic location just 1 block from the vibrant Divisadero corridor.

SPECTACULAR VIEWS! Gated Community! Beyond the gates of Lafayette Oaks, this new construction home unfolds with a sense of space that’s increasingly hard to find: an oversized lot, open hillside views, and a beautiful mature oak that anchors the setting. Designed for elevated modern living, this brand-new Veev-built contemporary residence offers an expansive open-concept layout and seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for both entertaining and everyday life. A desirable main-level bedroom suite and full bathroom provide flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or a private office retreat. The kitchen is both refined and highly functional, featuring a Bosch appliance suite, oversized island, coffee bar, walk-in pantry, and sleek custom cabinetry designed for gathering, hosting, and the rhythm of daily living. Built with cutting-edge sustainability and long-term performance in mind, the home features room-by-room HVAC control for personalized comfort and energy efficiency, high-performance European tilt-and-turn windows for enhanced quiet and temperature stability, solar with Tesla Powerwall for greater energy independence, and wiring for two EV chargers to support a fully modern lifestyle. Customizable LED lighting allows the atmosphere of the home to shift effortlessly throughout the day. Built in closet and cabinetry in all bedrooms! Large laundry room! An oversized two-car garage (walls and floor finished too!) and an extended driveway provide flexibility for guests and multi-driver households. A rare opportunity to own design-forward new construction in one of Lafayette’s desirable gated communities—where setting, innovation, and livability come together with lasting appeal. Builder warranty. Early interest and private inquiries are welcome.

For intrepid souls that dream of an extraordinary life, for those that have been blessed with exceptional good fortune and grace, and especially for those that best commune with the natural world when they are on or near the sea; La Casa dei Sogni is truly a House of Dreams. Designed by world-renowned architect Andrew Skurman, who undoubtedly took inspiration from the most celebrated Mediterranean Estates of the 18th and 19th centuries, La Casa dei Sogni is a place of whimsy and of timeless aesthetic beauty, a jewel sitting along the coveted southwestern shore of Belvedere Island. It is a place where space and time seem fluid, as you live among centuries-old patterned oak floors, fireplace hearths, and countless other architectural elements that once adorned some of Italy's finest palazzi. Built in 2008 by David Warner and his famed Red Horse Constructors, this House of Dreams combines the finest quality European materials, with the meticulous craftsmanship of a bygone era, creating a home that remains classically contemporary even with the application of modern engineering and construction techniques. Beautifully situated at the edge of the SF Bay, almost every room presents with open and unobstructed water views, spanning from the San Francisco city skyline all the way west, toward the twin spires of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the town and harbors of Sausalito, and beyond. The home enjoys its own private pier, boat dock, boat lift, and beach access, offering boundless recreational options, and epic entertaining opportunities on its enormous waterfront deck. La Casa dei Sogni also includes a stunning 51-foot motor yacht, currently berthed at Belvedere's Corinthian Yacht Club, a 50-foot slip at San Francisco's Pier 39, and an offshore mooring system together making it a breeze for daily commutes to and from San Francisco.

Inviting Marina-style Bernal Heights home in the St. Mary’s Park neighborhood, beautifully expanded and remodeled down to the studs in 2017. This fully-detached house features four bedrooms, four full baths, an open concept living area, family room, lovely and functional backyard with patio and mature plants and trees, and garage and driveway parking. On the upper level is a spacious open-concept floor plan of the living room, separate dining area, and a well-appointed kitchen. Large bay windows fill the living room with abundant natural light, while a gas fireplace with a tiled feature wall adds warmth and character. The kitchen is light and bright, with three skylights over a large waterfall island with bar seating, plus Thermador appliances, and ample floor to ceiling cabinets. The primary ensuite bedroom has bay windows, a walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath with a walk-in shower. The second bedroom, also with bay windows, and a full bath off the hall with shower over tub, complete this level. Downstairs, a welcoming family room with a wet bar opens directly to the lovely patio and garden, surrounded by impressive agave trees, lemon trees, and other mature flora. This level also includes two additional bedrooms—one ensuite—another full bath, and a laundry closet with side-by-side washer and dryer. The spacious one-car garage is accessed from the lower-level hall, while the driveway accommodates a second vehicle. The home is stylishly contemporary throughout, with wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring and sleek modern baths. The house has been recently refreshed with full interior paint, full refinishing of the hardwood floors, and new lights throughout. The house offers a warm, comfortable atmosphere with modern conveniences and a fabulous floor plan for today’s living. 218 Justin Drive is situated in St. Mary’s Park, a distinctive and close-knit community within Bernal Heights. St. Mary’s Park and Recreation Center sits just across the street while Holly Park is nearby, both with updated playgrounds and dog parks. Bernal’s beloved Cortland Avenue corridor is not far afield, featuring local favorites such as Pinhole Coffee, Progressive Grounds, The Good Life Grocery, Avedano's, and The Epicurean Trader, along with a public library and an array of cafés, restaurants, and neighborhood shops. Easy access to both the 280 and 101 freeways as well as public transportation on Mission Street and Glen Park BART Station.

Elegant and light-filled, this contemporary South Walnut Creek home offers privacy, scenic beauty, and flexible living on .78 acres, offered with an adjacent 1.13± acre parcel (APN 188-170-027). The spacious primary suite is a true retreat with a private deck overlooking oak trees and rolling hills. Thoughtfully updated with fresh interior/exterior paint and owned solar, the home features refreshed bathrooms, including a fully renovated hall bath. Bright, open living spaces showcase refinished hardwood floors and new carpet, creating a warm, inviting setting ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers classic white cabinetry and granite countertops. A versatile floor plan with a separate entrance is perfect for an au pair, guests, office, or studio. This rare two-parcel offering provides expanded space and added privacy, with potential for a private estate or future possibilities under R-20 zoning (buyer to verify), just minutes from downtown Walnut Creek and Broadway Plaza.

Elegant and light-filled, this contemporary South Walnut Creek home offers privacy, scenic beauty, and flexible living on .78 acres, offered with an adjacent 1.13± acre parcel (APN 188-170-027). The spacious primary suite is a true retreat with a private deck overlooking oak trees and rolling hills. Thoughtfully updated with fresh interior/exterior paint and owned solar, the home features refreshed bathrooms, including a fully renovated hall bath. Bright, open living spaces showcase refinished hardwood floors and new carpet, creating a warm, inviting setting ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers classic white cabinetry and granite countertops. A versatile floor plan with a separate entrance is perfect for an au pair, guests, office, or studio. This rare two-parcel offering provides expanded space and added privacy, with potential for a private estate or future possibilities under R-20 zoning (buyer to verify), just minutes from downtown Walnut Creek and Broadway Plaza.

Incredible Opportunity! Awaiting transformation in a prime location. Contemporary hillside home w/elevator on a serene block in Forest Hill. This expansive residence offers 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 2 half baths, a spacious family/media room, multiple potential den and office spaces, several decks, 2-car side-by-side garage. Commanding great room w/soaring double-height ceilings and walls of windows framing views toward the western slope of Twin Peaks. Kitchen w/island and premium appliances, wet bar, and powder room complete this level. On the top floor is the luxurious primary suite w/French doors to a Juliet balcony. Spa-like bath w/soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, generous walk-in closet, and additional half bath. Also on this level is a second en-suite bedroom w/access to the rear deck, plus flexible area for office or sitting room. Main entry floor at street level features an en-suite bed and full bath and den, both opening onto a shared deck. On the mezzanine level overlooking the great room are two additional bedrooms, a full bath, laundry room, plus additional den or lounge area. Beneath the great room is a large family/media room w/its own deck and full bath. The lowest level features storage and bonus space w/myriad possibilities for a gym, studio, workshop, wine storage, or an additional office, plus access to the backyard. In addition to the 2-car garage, there is room for 2 additional cars in the driveway. Built in 2009.

Experience the pinnacle of contemporary living in this extraordinary new construction luxurious masterpiece. Perched on a one-acre lot with breathtaking unobstructed views of Las Trampas and Roundhill Country Club, this 4-bedroom plus gorgeous executive office, 3.5-bath residence spans an impressive 6132 sq. ft. of pure architectural brilliance. Find a tranquil manicured front garden and paver pathway leading to the wide pivot solid wood door. The home’s open-concept design is defined by soaring ceilings and expansive walls of glass that dissolve the boundaries between the sleek interior and the natural beauty outside. A world-class chef’s kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring custom cabinetry, professional-grade appliances, new butler's pantry and 2nd kitchen area, and a massive center island. Luxury details abound, from the glass railings to the wide-plank hardwood floors and quality designer finishes throughout. The property offers unparalleled versatility with a massive bonus room—ideal for a high-tech golf simulator, home theater, gym or au pair with separate entrance. The picturesque vistas from most rooms in the house are a show stopper for sure. This is not just a residence; it is a statement of modern luxury in one of Alamo's most coveted settings.

Built in 2020, this Marina Highlands residence offers something genuinely uncommon in this established San Rafael neighborhood: modern construction with current systems, updated building standards, and move-in condition, without the deferred maintenance or renovation surprises that accompany most resales in this market. Positioned on a hillside lot above the surrounding neighborhood, the home captures sweeping views of Mount Tamalpais, the Bay, and the surrounding hillsides from its primary living spaces. Expansive windows bring those views and natural light into every room on the main level, where clean architectural lines and an open-concept layout keep the focus on the setting rather than the structure. The main level is designed for single-level ease, with the primary suite, living, dining, and kitchen all on one floor. The open living and dining space flows naturally into the kitchen, equally comfortable for quiet evenings or gathering with friends. Downstairs, a fully equipped lower level with its own private entrance, full kitchen, and separate living area functions as a self-contained suite. Extended family, returning college students, long-term guests, or suitable as 2 separate rentable units, the space supports a wide range of living arrangements without compromising the cohesion. For buyers exploring income potential, the configuration is worth a conversation. Within walking distance of San Rafael High School, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's, the location delivers everyday convenience that is genuinely rare at this elevation in Marin. Peacock Gap amenities, waterfront pathways, and easy Highway 101 access connect you to the broader Bay Area without sacrificing hillside privacy. Built in 2020. Move-in ready. Nothing to fix, everything to enjoy.