$3,800,000
SOLD MAY 4, 2026

85 El Camino Real Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,240 Sq Ft
6,300 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 4, 2026

$1,173 Per Sq Ft

27% Above List Price

14 on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Heated Spa
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Oak Park

About This Home

As of May 2026

A thoughtfully designed Mid-Century home that captures natural light & sweeping views from nearly every room. Clean lines, expansive Bay windows & radiant heated floors create a warm, modern living environment. The custom Berkeley Mills kitchen is both functional and refined, featuring a wall-to-wall pantry w/pull-out storage. Sliding glass doors open from the dining area to a view deck, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The main level includes 2 addit'l bedrooms & a full bath, while the primary suite offers a peaceful, treehouse-like retreat w/walk-in closet & en-suite bath. The lower level provides flexible living w/two bedrooms, a kitchen & addit'l space w/direct access to a hot tub—ideal for guests or extended living. Addit'l features include an elevator, 2 fireplaces, wine cellar, remote-controlled blinds & a 3-car garage w/workshop & storage. Just moments from College Ave shops, UC Berkeley, Claremont Club, parks + Hwy 13. A rare chance to own a beautifully preserved Mid-Century Home in one of Berkeley’s most loved neighborhoods. Home energy score: 2

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenny Wang

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01241501 Listed on: 04/08/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Mitchell

Compass License #01951068

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 6,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Views of the Bay Bridge

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,240 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System

Additional Features

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Heated Spa

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Paul Lucas Hamilton
  • Claremont Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

6,300 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Landscaped
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.15
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Has Spa?: Yes
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMCURBAN
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 3240
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Skylight(s), Solid Surface
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Skylight(s), Solid Surface, Tile, Double Vanity

Exterior Features

  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Builder Name: Paul Lucas Hamilton
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6300

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2025
Sold by
Buffler Richard T and Richard T Buffler Trust
Bought by
Richard T Buffler Trust and Buffler Bypass Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$149,570
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,566,378

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2020
Sold by
Buffler Richard T and The Richard Buffler Trust
Bought by
Buffler Richard T and The Richard Buffler Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$852,500
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2014
Sold by
Buffler Richard T and Buffler Richard T
Bought by
Buffler Bypass Trust and Richard Buffler Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2011
Sold by
Buffler Richard T and Buffler Patricia A
Bought by
Buffler Richard T and Buffler Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,750
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2010
Sold by
Buffler Patricia A and Buffler Richard T
Bought by
Buffler Richard T and Buffler Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2002
Sold by
Buffler Richard T and Buffler Patricia A
Bought by
Buffler Richard T and Buffler Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$825,000
Interest Rate
2.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2000
Sold by
Buffler Patricia A and Buffler Richard T
Bought by
Buffler Richard T and Buffler Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1994
Sold by
Buffler Richard T and Buffler Patricia A
Bought by
Buffler Richard T and Buffler Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Individual Deed -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $852,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $729,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $825,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $520,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/04/2026 05/04/26 Sold $3,800,000 +26.9% $1,173 / Sq Ft
04/22/2026 04/22/26 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2026 04/08/26 For Sale $2,995,000 -- $924 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $19,144 $1,099,151 $318,290 $787,861
2024 $19,144 $1,077,463 $312,049 $772,414
2023 $18,681 $1,063,201 $305,931 $757,270
2022 $18,469 $1,035,358 $299,934 $742,424
2021 $18,492 $1,014,921 $294,053 $727,868
2020 $17,458 $1,011,443 $291,038 $720,405
2019 $16,710 $991,613 $285,332 $706,281
2018 $16,386 $972,171 $279,738 $692,433
2017 $15,830 $953,111 $274,253 $678,858
2016 $15,256 $934,425 $268,876 $665,549
2015 $15,028 $920,394 $264,839 $655,555
2014 $14,827 $902,366 $259,651 $642,715
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Jenny Wang

    Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Jason Mitchell

    Compass

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41130064

bridgeMLS

APN: 064-4243-013-03

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

85 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA

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