$1,599,000
SOLD MAY 6, 2025

159 Tamalpais Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,414 Sq Ft
5,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,131 Per Sq Ft

52% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Normandy Architecture
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Codornices Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

So charming & quaint—you’ll LOVE this fairy tale abode! Extraordinary Storybook home, a 1925 gem by W.R. Yelland (of Normandy Village fame), expanded in 2018 (w/permits) to blend old-world charm w/modern ease. Set in a majestic redwood grove, it features warm wood floors, arched doorways & vintage-inspired details that create a cozy yet elegant space. The modern wing added 2 BRs, 2 BAs, updated systems & more—preserving the home’s design & integrity. Thoughtfully planned w/captivating interiors, woodsy decks, balconies, flexibility, privacy & charm. All BRs have BAs; there’s a detached ‘casita’ shed & a secluded outdoor shower to get back to nature. Lower guest suite has its own entrance, kitchenette & living area—ideal for multi-gen living or other uses. Serene yet convenient—just up the path from Codornices Park & Rose Garden, near UC Berkeley Northside, dining & shops. W/off-street parking & a magical vibe, this is a rare Berkeley treasure!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ana Forest

Red Oak Realty License #01234464 Listed on: 04/16/2025

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Tomassi

Sotheby's International Realty License #01975281

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,117

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Wooded Lot

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Normandy Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Cork
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by W.R. Yellend +
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Updated Storybook Floorplan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,117

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Euclid -Hawthorne Ter- LeRoy- Tamalpais
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Normandy, Vintage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood, Cork
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, In-Law Floorplan, Storage, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Wood
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: W.R. Yellend +
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Other, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Other, Concrete, Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace, Other, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5200
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2025
Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Hizon Edward
Bought by
Marquis Matthew E
Seller's Agent
Ana Forest
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Tomassi
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,599,000
Premium/Discount to List
$549,000
52.29%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
$1,492,543

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$106,457
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-17.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2014
Sold by
Boughton Rachel C
Bought by
Boughton Rachel and Rachel Boughton Revocable Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2013
Sold by
Trujillo Francisco Javier and The Francisco Javier Trujillo
Bought by
Boughton Rachel C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2004
Sold by
Trujillo Francisco Javier
Bought by
Revo Trujillo Francisco Javier and Revo Francisco Javier Trujillo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2000
Sold by
Giesen Karin J and Forrest Gaylord T
Bought by
Trujillo Francisco

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
7.88%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $1,599,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $505,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $295,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $236,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Sold $1,599,000 +52.3% $1,131 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $743 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,117 $795,763 $185,710 $617,053
2024 $12,117 $780,026 $182,069 $604,957
2023 $11,862 $771,597 $178,500 $593,097
2022 $11,735 $750,869 $175,000 $581,469
2021 $11,764 $741,642 $171,570 $570,072
2020 $11,154 $734,038 $169,811 $564,227
2019 $9,651 $606,944 $166,483 $440,461
2018 $8,282 $567,066 $163,220 $403,846
2017 $7,705 $533,400 $160,020 $373,380
2016 $7,487 $522,941 $156,882 $366,059
2015 $7,391 $515,088 $154,526 $360,562
2014 $7,303 $505,000 $151,500 $353,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ana Forest

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ana Forest

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 557-8759

    7 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Ana Forest
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  • Katherine Tomassi

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Katherine Tomassi

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (415) 706-7555

    1 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Katherine Tomassi
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41093480

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2470-004-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

159 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 159 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 and is currently priced at $1,599,000, approximately $1,130 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 159 Tamalpais Rd is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Cragmont Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Washington Elementary School.

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