luxury real estate for sale Berkeley, United States

Located on a tree lined street in sought after central Piedmont sits an awe-inspiring 1914 five-plus bedroom, three-bathroom 3,160 square feet home offering an abundance of charm, possibilities and stunning San Francisco Bay views. The main entry beckons you to a bygone era, announcing classic Craftsman detailing, high coved ceilings throughout, pocket doors and a beguiling butler’s staircase. This home has been loved by the same family for over 60 years. The well-designed flowing floor plan with formal living and dining rooms plus a classic den surrounded by double-hung windows is ideal for elegant entertaining and everyday family living. Gleaming oak hardwood floors, stacked natural stone fireplace, abundant natural light coming in via the many artisan windows, and alluring pocket doors provide for comfortable flexible living. The formal entry offers a quaint two-tiered stairway leading to the second story. The landing features a set of majestic multi-pane windows that let in natural light, highlighting the warm hue of the hardwood stairs and floors. Adjacent to the formal stairway is the charming butler’s staircase leading to the main floor guest room, kitchen and bathroom. This home is filled with old world charm. The beautifully stacked natural stone fireplace flanked by craftsmen double hung windows graces the engaging living room. A large picture window and twin boarder windows overlook the front yard and porch, which spans the width of the home. The decorative double tray ceiling with its coved corners lends an air of stateliness. There are several sets of well-positioned pocket doors throughout the main floor, which lends to the versatility of these beautiful rooms. The dining room with a high coved ceiling, three double hung windows and an alcove is ideal for elegant entertaining and everyday family living. Visions of holiday dinners with family and friends come to mind. Adjacent to the dining room is a charming den with surrounding windows. These rooms can be separated by pocket doors for those times when one wants to curl up with a good book. The main floor offers a kitchen with a myriad of possibilities to implement your vision. There is plenty of room to create a fantastic large space that is centered entirely around your love for cooking, food, family and friends. The kitchen has direct access to a good-sized deck which leads to the large back yard. The partial basement with natural light and direct access to the back yard offers a variety of uses such as a work shop, laundry room and storage. The second story offers four plus bedrooms and two bathrooms. The bedrooms vary in size, they all offer a liberal amount of space. Each room offers plenty of natural light, two with tree views and two with stunning panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay from north to south, the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Mount Tamalpais and San Francisco cityscape and lights. Simply put it is spectacular! There is an abundance of space to create two primary suites and still have two roomy bedrooms. The sunroom is a natural for becoming a spectacular suite. It offers a wide-ranging view of the remarkable San Francisco Bay, bridges and beyond. The second opportunity for a primary suite offers a grand footprint and includes a sitting area. There is a third bedroom offering a remarkable panoramic view of the bay and bridges. Let your imagination flow - the possibilities are abundant. This very special home has rare craftsman touches such as laundry chutes and the quaint butler’s staircase. Each room offers natural light. Visions of milestone celebrations and happy gatherings with family and friends may come to mind the moment you enter 109 Mesa Avenue. This gem is located within a few blocks from the center of town where you will find Havens Elementary, Piedmont Middle and High Schools. Welcome home!

Coming Soon! Beautifully updated two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium located in the desirable Parkwoods community. Nestled in the rear of the building, this luxury unit has two private balconies and faces a peaceful and quiet wooded setting. Upgrades include stunning wood laminate flooring, wide baseboards, designer interior doors, and hardware. Gourmet kitchen with refaced kitchen cabinets, modern quartz counters, and stainless steel appliances. Gorgeous, remodeled bathrooms with all the bells and whistles! The fireplace was upgraded to include a mantle with tile surround and media niche above. Community amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, heated pool, groundskeepers, and a nighttime security guard. In-unit laundry and two parking spaces in the garage. Located close to parks and just minutes from Rockridge and Berkeley shopping, restaurants, commuter AC Transit Bus to/from San Francisco Salesforce Transit Center, BART, with easy freeway access and so much more! This is a must-see!

Discover unparalleled convenience in this sleek condominium nestled within the dynamic Adam's Point neighborhood. Perfectly positioned for urban living, enjoy seamless access to transportation options, with the convenience of Whole Foods just a block away. Delight in leisurely strolls to the shores of Lake Merritt, where an abundance of local amenities await, from charming cafes to boutique shops. Effortlessly traverse the Bay Area with nearby access to BART, AC Transit, and major freeways, granting you the freedom to explore the vibrant cultural scenes of Oakland and San Francisco.

Whoever said that “the best views of San Francisco are from Oakland” could have had this spectacular home in mind. Designed by noted architect David Stark Wilson, the home rests on the Orinda border looking west, over San Francisco bay, to see the city, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Angel Island, Mount Tamalpais, Tiburon, Sausalito, and Belvedere. There is no finer view anywhere in the East Bay, and yet the home is just five minutes down Grizzly Peak to the 24 freeway, providing easy access east and west to all of the Bay Area. The home is water- and energy-efficient: A cistern cuts water bills in half, and the solar system brings energy bills close to zero and supplies power even in a multi-day blackout. Enter the home through a dramatic hall, under a skylight high above. The hall moves gracefully into the dining room and then down a couple of stairs to a sunken living room, under an elevated, beamed ceiling. On cold winter days enjoy a warming fire from the oversized fireplace, headed by an artistic mantle. The nearby spacious kitchen – equipped with elite appliances from SubZero, Wolf, and others, and wide granite counters and an island – has spectacular views to the west and adjoins a breakfast nook and family room and fireplace. Work or study from home is easy from the spacious office on the home’s main level, with a built-in desk and file drawers. The office (which easily could be configured as an additional bedroom) has views of the nearby verdant hillside. Ascend a spiral staircase, marked with a distinctive copper railing, to three of the home’s bedrooms. The principal suite, under a 15-foot beamed ceiling, commands views of hillsides to the south and offers two walk-in closets, each with built-in shelving. The principal bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub and a shower that enjoys views of San Francisco and the bay. A spacious sitting room, surrounded by more than 25 windows, separates the principal suite from the two other upstairs bedrooms, each 234 square feet in size. One of these bedrooms offers bay views; the other oversees gardens and hillsides. On the lower level is still another bedroom, nearly 400 square feet in size. It has a full bathroom and could be configured as another family room or playroom. Nearby is the spacious wine cellar, which easily could accommodate 1,000 bottles. The extra-long two-car garage has a Tesla electric charger, ample storage space, built-in cabinetry, and a carpentry/work table. On the roof, solar panels keep utility costs low. Both public and private schools, such as the elite Bentley School (K-8) and The College Preparatory (secondary) School, are just minutes away.

No Piedmont residence – for that matter, few if any homes anywhere – catches one’s eye from the street like this one. This 11,630-square-foot French chateau commands views past mature redwood trees to the homes below, San Francisco Bay, and the city in the distance. Proceed through an ornate gate, up a winding drive to the brick parking courtyard. Enter the home into a grand, marble-floored reception hall, under elevated 11-foot ceilings. Ahead lies the formal living room, served by an elegant wood-burning fireplace, a room that alone could accommodate gatherings of more than 100. Invite even more guests in the summer months, as the living room leads outside, through French doors, onto a 70’x13’ deck surveying the grounds and views to the south and west. The immense dining room, which could be configured to host three dozen guests or more, adjoins the living room. The entertainment areas are served by the well-appointed kitchen (under a 22-foot vaulted ceiling, with dormer windows), spacious butler’s pantry, and exceptional appliances. Casual family meals are comfortable in the adjacent dining nook, which offers exceptional west-facing views. If work must balance socializing and play, this home makes the work as pleasant as can be. Four separate office areas provide exceptional spaces for work and study. The most formal of these lies adjacent to the living room, on the south end of the home. The 242-square foot room, with hardwood floors, offers views to the south and west, with ample room for a desk, separate work table, and seating for team consultations. Three other offices/work spaces, each less formal, lie elsewhere in the home. Two stairways rise from the entertainment floor to the four bedrooms above. The formal circular stairway, with marble flooring and elegant railing, ascends from the entry hall. A modern hardwood staircase ascends from the kitchen area. All four of the upstairs bedrooms offer spacious closet space and easy access to bathrooms, and three of the bedrooms command Bay views. The principal suite is particularly noteworthy. The bedroom, equipped with a wood-burning fireplace, offers views of the city and the Bay and has a spectacular remodeled bathroom with a spacious open shower and separate bathroom. The immense walk-in closet features built-in cabinetry, storage space, and a separate room with vanity. The laundry room, with LG appliances, is conveniently adjacent to the bedrooms. Continue up another flight of stairs for amazing entertainment with family and friends. The professional-quality movie theater is equipped with a popcorn maker and eight deeply upholstered chairs as comfortable as any in a Hollywood studio. The fun continues on the bottom floor of the home, beneath the principal entertainment area. The huge room here can be configured any way the owner would like it: as an immense, grand ballroom (the chandeliers already are in place, evoking images of dukes, duchesses and minuets), or as a place for casual play with family and friends, with ample space for pool, ping-pong, more movie-watching (on the oversized screen), or riotous karaoke on the built-in stage. Ample storage areas adjoin, and so does the home’s fifth bedroom, with a full bathroom and an area that could be fitted as a full kitchenette. An exercise room, accompanying full bathroom, and ample storage rooms sit alongside. If indoor exercise does not suffice, the home offers an outside sport court (now equipped as a half-court basketball play area), adjacent to the three-car garage (and adjoining storage rooms). Beyond the backboard, the sport court commands views of mature trees and elegant homes in the distance. This estate exemplifies Piedmont excellence.

Extraordinary opportunity to own a completely renovated and updated heritage estate in an excellent Piedmont location. Designed by notable architect Albert Farr in 1926 and known as the “Hampton House,” this property been expertly modernized while preserving the home’s elegant provenance with interiors that feature stunning natural light, custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and premium fixtures and appliances. Host gatherings in a newly renovated and expanded kitchen, impressive formal living and dining rooms and sweeping outdoor patios. A fabulous primary suite includes two full bathrooms, two full closets, sunroom, and private deck. The positioning of the house on a level, 1+ acre lot offers indoor and outdoor living with French doors facilitating effortless connection to the beautifully manicured grounds that include multiple outdoor living areas, a tennis court, a rose garden and mature hedges and trees for privacy. This extraordinary property includes a separate guest unit, full-service generator and well for landscape irrigation. A rare opportunity to enjoy all the Bay Area has to offer-live in a vibrant and walkable community of entrepreneurs, scientists, physicians, artists, and professors just minutes from San Francisco.

Long-time family-owned Crocker Highlands home of almost 50 years and meticulously maintained. This large custom brick-style home has been lovingly cared for through the years and is a Mediterranean-style beauty. Formal living and dining room with an Ernest Batchelder tile fireplace in the living room and recently refinished hardwood floors. Open kitchen with granite stone and center island with plenty of cabinetry. Stainless steel appliances and breakfast nook with terracotta flooring. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a large primary suite and bathroom with dual closet space, and an updated bathroom. There is a fifth bedroom on the main level that is currently being used as an office. Custom Tuscan-style patio off the kitchen nook that also extends to the lower level of the home. Perfect for entertaining and has many upgrades. Direct gas line for the built-in barbecue and outdoor fireplace. The lower patio has a wine refrigerator and sink along with an outdoor television. The lower level of the home has a bonus space along with a laundry room area. Additional space is available if you would like to add a full or half bathroom. Down the driveway is a detached two-car garage. Located just a few doors from Crocker Highlands Elementary School and just minutes to Lakeshore/Grand Avenue Shops and restaurants.

Situated in the vibrant community of Oakland's Chinatown, 625 Madison Street, Unit 201, this two bedroom, two bathroom condominium is ready for a new owner. This inviting home features an open floor design that combines living, dining, and kitchen areas into a seamless and bright space. The primary suite offers a private en-suite bathroom and an in-unit washer and dryer. The unit has a designated parking space in the building. This condominium places you at the center of a diverse array of dining, shopping, and cultural experiences. Enjoy the ease of access to everything you need, making it perfect for those who cherish community and the convenience of city life.

Welcome to your new smart, turnkey home at 7623 Stockton Avenue in El Cerrito! This meticulously maintained property exudes pride of ownership and is situated right next to both Cerrito Vista Park and Huber Park, offering unparalleled access to outdoor recreation and leisure. Nestled conveniently between the El Cerrito and Kensington shopping areas, this home truly embodies the best of both worlds. Step into the charming front house, boasting a spacious two bedrooms and one bathroom with an inviting open-concept layout. Natural light floods through corner windows, offering picturesque city views. The updated bathroom and kitchen provide modern convenience, while the well-appointed bedrooms overlook the lush backyard oasis. But wait, there's more! A newly permitted, modern ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) awaits in the backyard, featuring soaring ceilings and elegant French doors. The beautifully landscaped front and back yards provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor entertaining, complete with a porch, owned solar panels, and a top-of-the-line home technology setup. Experience the ultimate convenience with integrated smart home systems, including distributed audio speakers throughout, advanced lighting and keypad controls, motorized blackout shades, electronic door locks, surveillance cameras, video intercom/doorbell, and smart thermostats, blending technology seamlessly with natural living. Stay comfortable year-round with air conditioning and indulge in relaxation with a hot tub in the backyard. This home is truly a dream come true, with too many features to list. Buyers will appreciate the bonus space in the basement, perfect for a home office, gym, or additional living area. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a slice of paradise in El Cerrito.

Transcend the ordinary in this sun-drenched haven, a rarely available top floor corner unit in the heart of Jack London Square. This historic building showcases your discerning taste with light-drenched space, thoughtful design, and endless possibilities. Picture movie nights under a home theater's starry expanse, a light-filled office bathed in golden rays, or a creative studio nestled beneath soaring ceilings. This versatile unit flexes to your every need, offering privacy with a designated loft bedroom and ample storage solutions. Step outside to the vibrant pulse of Jack London Square - breweries, cafes, and restaurants line the streets, all just blocks from the sparkling waterfront and convenient transportation. This is not your basic loft; it's a gateway to a dynamic community and a lifestyle rich with possibility. Claim your piece of Jack London Square's magic and transcend to your perfect haven today.

Step into an oasis of modern comfort and style in Montclair with this exceptional contemporary residence! Boasting 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and an expansive 3,994 square feet of living space, this home provides a perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. The bright and airy interior is adorned with sleek finishes and thoughtful design elements, creating an ambiance of effortless charm. Each bedroom includes its own en-suite bathroom, ensuring comfort and convenience. The primary suite features a view balcony, an oversized closet, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a freestanding tub—truly a retreat for relaxation. The eat-in kitchen and family room combo includes a gas fireplace, a view balcony, and access to the lush outdoors, perfect for gatherings and enjoying the surroundings. The spacious lot and inviting backyard offer endless possibilities for outdoor enjoyment. Montclair's vibrant community and top-rated schools are just moments away, providing the best of both worlds. Schedule a showing today to experience the lifestyle you've been dreaming of!