1770 Highland Place Berkeley, CA 94709
North Berkeley Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,482
Sq Ft
$844/mo
HOA Fee
About This Home
As of July 2025Own part of Berkeley history: The Keeler House, a 1895 masterwork of wood & glass by Bernard Maybeck. His first residential commission before designing San Francisco’s 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 unit—1,482 SF w/ loft & garage—has 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Andrew Pitarre
Compass License #01867911 Listed on: 06/04/2025
Co-Listed By
Alzira Carvalho
Compass License #02092170
Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$6,114
Year Built
1895
Lot Details
0
HOA Fees
$844 per month
Parking
1
Listing Details
- Property Sub Type: Condominium
- Property Type: Residential
- Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
- Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
- Subdivision Name: NORTHSIDE
- Directions: La Loma to Ridge to Highland
- Special Features: VirtualTour
- Year Built: 1895
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
- Fireplaces: 1
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Stories: 2
Exterior Features
- Builder Name: Maybeck
- Common Walls: Corner Unit
- Construction Type: Composition Shingles, Stucco
- Property Condition: Existing
- Roof: Shingle
Garage/Parking
- Covered Parking Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached, Space Per Unit - 1, Garage Door Opener
Utilities
- Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Common Area
- Cooling: None
- Heating Yn: Yes
- Electric: No Solar
- Utilities: Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
Schools
- Junior High Dist: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Lot Info
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 21192
Multi Family
- Number Of Units In Community: 3
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 4, 2025
Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Newton John Mark
Bought by
Williford Sean Michael and Klahr Thorsen K
Seller's Agent
Andrew Pitarre
Compass
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
25.63%
Views
58
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-92.43%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 28, 2023
Closed on
Jun 23, 2023
Sold by
Robin T Lakoff Trust
Bought by
Newton John Mark
Seller's Agent
Annie Walrand
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Pitarre
Compass
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$1,015,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
4.1%
Views
83
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.75%
Original Mortgage
$761,250
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 18, 2009
Sold by
Lakoff Robin T
Bought by
Lakoff Robin T
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 6, 2001
Sold by
Curcio John Edward and Few John Edward
Bought by
Lakoff Robin T
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 5, 1996
Sold by
Bloomquist Wayne E and Bloomquist Jacqueline F
Bought by
Curcio John Edward and Few John Edward
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,015,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $500,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $761,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $367,360 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $401,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2025 07/15/25 | Sold | $1,250,000 | +25.6% | $843 / Sq Ft |
| 06/20/2025 06/20/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/04/2025 06/04/25 | For Sale | $995,000 | -2.0% | $671 / Sq Ft |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,015,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/30/2023 06/30/23 | Sold | $1,015,000 | +4.1% | $821 / Sq Ft |
| 05/25/2023 05/25/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/28/2023 04/28/23 | For Sale | $975,000 | -- | $789 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,114 | $403,500 | $121,000 | $282,500 |
| 2024 | $6,114 | $369,900 | $110,900 | $259,000 |
| 2023 | $4,950 | $277,000 | $85,200 | $198,800 |
| 2022 | $5,814 | $351,000 | $107,400 | $250,600 |
| 2021 | $5,056 | $283,000 | $87,000 | $203,000 |
| 2020 | $5,600 | $355,000 | $106,500 | $248,500 |
| 2019 | $5,279 | $340,000 | $102,000 | $238,000 |
| 2018 | $4,629 | $288,000 | $86,400 | $201,600 |
| 2017 | $4,113 | $255,000 | $76,500 | $178,500 |
| 2016 | $3,630 | $223,000 | $66,900 | $156,100 |
| 2015 | $3,423 | $207,000 | $62,100 | $144,900 |
| 2014 | $2,432 | $126,000 | $37,800 | $88,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
A
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Alzira Carvalho
Compass
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Annie Walrand
(510) 599-6914
2 in this area
20 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Andrew Pitarre
Compass
(510) 899-8000
2 in this area
140 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41092990
APN: 058-2204-049-00
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