2583 Buena Vista Way Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley Hills Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,508
Sq Ft
4,000
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Secluded Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2-minute walk to Greenwood Commons
About This Home
As of August 2025Designed by Walter Ratcliff, chief architect for the City of Berkeley in the early 20th Century, this extraordinary 1929 Mediterranean combines exquisite design and craftsmanship, lush and lovely gardens, and sweeping North Bay views. Beyond the secluded courtyard entry, the grand foyer introduces the architectural themes: soaring spaces, rich wood beams and details, leaded glass, and intricate ironwork. Ascend the open staircase to the magnificent Great Room with vaulted ceiling, sculptural stone fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling French doors to its balconies and vistas. Like the Great Room, the adjacent library/study is lined with handsome bookshelves. On the main level, the family room opens east to the courtyard and west to the tastefully updated kitchen open to a generous dining area with a balcony and treetop bay view. Two charming view bedrooms, one with a fireplace, and an artfully tiled hall bathroom complete the main level. Below, down a graceful, open staircase, the large and light-filled primary suite opens to the rear deck and leafy garden patios anchored by a towering redwood tree. Lovingly maintained over many decades, this uniquely beautiful home invites lovers of architecture to this very special neighborhood close to all North Berkeley pleasures.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Vanguard Properties License #00695361 Listed on: 07/23/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $25,560
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Secluded Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Mount Tamalpais
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Tile Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Zoned Heating
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Built by Walter Ratclif
- North Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5822449
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 26, 2006
Sold by
Oyer Randall and Oyer Rosanne
Bought by
Drescher Timothy W and Drescher Jo
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 16, 2002
Sold by
Oyer Randall and Oyer Rosanne
Bought by
Oyer Randall and Oyer Rosanne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
6.69%
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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 | $1,312,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $300,700 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 08/20/25 | Sold | $2,650,000 | +56.3% | $1,057 / Sq Ft |
| 08/05/2025 08/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | For Sale | $1,695,000 | -- | $676 / 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 | $25,560 | $1,785,384 | $537,715 | $1,254,669 |
| 2024 | $25,560 | $1,750,244 | $527,173 | $1,230,071 |
| 2023 | $25,052 | $1,722,798 | $516,839 | $1,205,959 |
| 2022 | $24,645 | $1,682,023 | $506,707 | $1,182,316 |
| 2021 | $24,737 | $1,648,915 | $496,774 | $1,159,141 |
| 2020 | $23,487 | $1,638,942 | $491,682 | $1,147,260 |
| 2019 | $22,655 | $1,606,818 | $482,045 | $1,124,773 |
| 2018 | $22,302 | $1,575,324 | $472,597 | $1,102,727 |
| 2017 | $21,563 | $1,544,447 | $463,334 | $1,081,113 |
| 2016 | $20,945 | $1,514,173 | $454,252 | $1,059,921 |
| 2015 | $19,560 | $1,400,000 | $420,000 | $980,000 |
| 2014 | $17,917 | $1,250,000 | $375,000 | $875,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
V
Seller's Agent in 2025
Virginia Erck
Vanguard Properties
-
E
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Erik Dreher
Red Oak Realty
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41105839
APN: 058-2244-009-00
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