227 Tunnel Rd Berkeley, CA 94705
Claremont NeighborhoodEstimated payment $62,927/month
Highlights
- Pool House
- Updated Kitchen
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
- 68,691 Sq Ft lot
- Secluded Lot
About This Home
Arts and Crafts Masterpiece designed by John Hudson Thomas, 1913. The 1.58 acre estate encompasses extensive grounds including the main house, the pool, pool house, tennis court, private gym and connected carriage house/garage with studio apartment. Called The Wintermute House aka The Rocks, it boasts 19+rooms including a Conservatory with 20' windows, grand living room with SF Bay Views, media room, family room, three kitchens and expansive third floor office. The home has beautiful period details including mahogany trim, pounded copper fireplace surrounds, Viennese Secessionist-style glasswork. Coming to the market for the first time since 1983. A truly rare offering.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $54,599
Year Built
- Built in 1913
Lot Details
- 1.58 Acre Lot
- Secluded Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Direct Access Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Slate Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Skylights
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 5 Fireplaces
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
- Built-In Range
- Microwave
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Pool
- Pool House
- In Ground Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool Cover
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Zoned Heating
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Claremont Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 064423101401
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,599 | $2,812,561 | $1,065,408 | $1,754,153 |
| 2023 | $53,362 | $2,764,284 | $1,044,521 | $1,719,763 |
| 2022 | $52,135 | $2,703,096 | $1,024,045 | $1,686,051 |
| 2021 | $52,117 | $2,649,959 | $1,003,966 | $1,652,993 |
| 2020 | $48,484 | $2,629,721 | $993,673 | $1,636,048 |
| 2019 | $45,708 | $2,578,170 | $974,193 | $1,603,977 |
| 2018 | $44,784 | $2,527,630 | $955,094 | $1,572,536 |
| 2017 | $43,345 | $2,478,083 | $936,371 | $1,541,712 |
| 2016 | $41,432 | $2,429,507 | $918,015 | $1,511,492 |
| 2015 | $40,795 | $2,393,030 | $904,233 | $1,488,797 |
| 2014 | $40,067 | $2,346,170 | $886,526 | $1,459,644 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2025 04/28/25 | For Sale | $11,000,000 | -- | $806 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $335,000 | Placer Title Company |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $5,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $6,750,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $2,000,000 | Unknown |
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41092524
APN: 064-4231-014-01
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