Designed 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.
Sold for $2,650,000
$2,650,000
2583 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708
3beds
2,508sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$2,637,200 Zestimate®
$1,057/sqft
$5,450 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,637,200
$2.37M - $2.93M
$5,450/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 24, 2025 at 06:18am
Listed by:
Virginia Erck DRE #00695361 510-410-0373,
Vanguard Properties
Bought with:
Erik Dreher, DRE #02011235
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41105839
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,508
- Total interior livable area: 2,508 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three or More Stories
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Terraced Down, Entry Gate
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Golden Gate Bridge
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Premium Lot, Secluded, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5822449
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Details
- Builder name: Walter Ratclif
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2025 | Sold | $2,650,000+56.3%$1,057/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41105839 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Pending sale | $1,695,000$676/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41105839 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+29.2%$676/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41105839 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2006 | Sold | $1,312,000$523/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,792,384 +2% |
| 2024 | $25,560 +2% | $1,757,244 +2% |
| 2023 | $25,052 +1.6% | $1,722,798 +2% |
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Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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Estimated market value
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- California
- Alameda County
- Berkeley
- 94708
- Berkeley Hills
- 2583 Buena Vista Way