$1,565,000
SOLD OCT 3, 2025

198 Bret Harte Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,036 Sq Ft
5,076 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$769 Per Sq Ft

21% Above List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Remillard Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Exquisite design and modern comforts await in this completely reimagined, level-in 3+BD/2.5BA in the lower Berkeley Hills (w/metal and fire resistant fencing!). This elegant 2036 SQFT home features a hybrid of elegant and playful upgrades and stunning original details. Step into the open floor plan w/ a living room boasting coffered ceiling, fireplace w/copper hood, mullioned windows and refinished hardwood floors that span into the kitchen and dining area. The eat-in kitchen includes custom paneled appliances, quartz waterfall counters, and fresh new cabinets coupled w/the original copper hardware. The family room’s French doors open onto a deck for indoor/outdoor living. The stunning 2-level primary suite offers a soaring ceiling, spiral staircase to sleeping loft, peek-a-boo bridge views, 2 large closets, and a gorgeous ensuite bath w/dual vanity. Another bedroom enjoys garden views w/chic modern hall bath w/heated floors and bench. A 3rd bedroom features custom shelving, half bath and dedicated doors to the garden. Relax in the lovely outdoors w/majestic redwood, new retaining walls and stairs, and 220’ designer fire-resistant fencing, and off-street parking. Explore the serenity of local paths, walking access to 3 local parks and the world-class amenities of North Berkeley.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Gunderman

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 08/20/2025

Kw Advisors East Bay

Co-Listed By

Alison Luce

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01986924

Last Buyer's Agent

TIFFANY LEFOUR

License #02017456

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,946

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,076 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63298512

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,946

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOKWOAK
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley Hills
  • Directions: Cragmont to Bret Harte
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Other
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Fiber Cement
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5076
  • Parcel Number: 63298512

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2005
Sold by
Hubbard Walter D and Gordon Cheryl
Bought by
Hubbard Walter D and Gordon Cheryl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2004
Sold by
Levine Howard P
Bought by
Hubbard Walter D and Gordon Cheryl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $698,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $390,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $1,565,000 +20.8% $769 / Sq Ft
09/06/2025 09/06/25 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2025 08/20/25 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $636 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $14,946 $965,857 $291,857 $681,000
2024 $14,946 $946,788 $286,136 $667,652
2023 $14,631 $935,088 $280,526 $654,562
2022 $14,363 $909,760 $275,028 $641,732
2021 $14,394 $891,786 $269,636 $629,150
2020 $13,612 $889,572 $266,871 $622,701
2019 $13,067 $872,136 $261,641 $610,495
2018 $12,845 $855,042 $256,512 $598,530
2017 $12,398 $838,283 $251,485 $586,798
2016 $11,996 $821,852 $246,555 $575,297
2015 $11,834 $809,511 $242,853 $566,658
2014 $11,699 $793,660 $238,098 $555,562
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Gunderman

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    David Gunderman

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 205-4369

    4 in this area

    171 Total Sales

    David Gunderman
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  • Alison Luce

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Alison Luce

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (415) 640-2027

    6 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Alison Luce
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  • TIFFANY LEFOUR

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    TIFFANY LEFOUR

    (510) 912-6310

    2 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    TIFFANY LEFOUR
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41108748

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 063-2985-012-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

198 Bret Harte Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 198 Bret Harte Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 and is currently priced at $1,565,000, approximately $768 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 198 Bret Harte 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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