Situated on nearly 1/2-acre in Berkeley's highly desirable Claremont hills neighborhood, this sophisticated Mediterranean-style home provides spectacular panoramic views of the SF Bay, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate and Bay bridges + the cities of SF, Berkeley + Oakland from nearly every room. Spacious at +3,100 square feet, this airy, sunlit retreat features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a dramatic 2-story entrance, living/dining rooms, an open chef's kitchen + family room, a main level home office (or 4th BR), laundry room + an attached 2-car garage. Built in 2000 by the current owners, the home was designed to take full advantage of the exceptional views, with a floor plan ensuring a seamless indoor/outdoor lifestyle. No expense was spared on elegant stone, wood & plaster finishes throughout. Details include high ceilings, wrought-iron railings, Brazilian cherry + limestone tile floors, custom kitchen cabinets + bookcases, plus a family room entertainment center. Abundant natural light throughout. This wonderful location is convenient to Oakland/Rockridge/Elmwood amenities, Orinda + Rockridge BART + Hwy 24/I-580. Designed with comfort in mind, this is an exceptional home for entertaining, intimate gatherings with friends & family, or simply enjoying the fabulous views. Exceptional!
For sale
$1,995,000
29 Live Oak Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
4beds
2,944sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
0.48 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$678/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wrought-iron railingsFabulous viewsFamily room entertainment centerSophisticated mediterranean-style homeAiry sunlit retreatHigh ceilingsAbundant natural light throughout
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 18, 2026 at 12:29am
Listed by:
Robert Parker DRE #01923837 510-388-4154,
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41123653
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Study
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Range, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Den, Breakfast Nook
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,944
- Total interior livable area: 2,944 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 48H7603301
- 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: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $678/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,239,141
- Date on market: 2/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000-18.9%$678/sqft |
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| 11/24/2025 | Listing removed | $2,460,000$836/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Price change | $2,460,000+2.5%$836/sqft |
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| 10/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,399,000$815/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Pending sale | $2,399,000$815/sqft |
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| 4/27/2025 | Price change | $2,399,000-14.3%$815/sqft |
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| 3/22/2025 | Price change | $2,799,000-6.5%$951/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000+3552.4%$1,017/sqft |
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| 8/10/1999 | Sold | $82,000$28/sqft |
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| 11/27/1995 | Sold | $82,000$28/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,239,141 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,209 -5.2% | $1,214,847 +2% |
| 2023 | $18,153 +2.4% | $1,191,030 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,732 +3.6% | $1,167,681 +2% |
| 2021 | $17,119 +1.2% | $1,144,786 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,923 +3.3% | $1,133,051 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,387 +6.1% | $1,110,838 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,442 | $1,089,060 +2% |
| 2017 | $15,442 +2% | $1,067,710 +2% |
| 2016 | $15,146 -0.9% | $1,046,780 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $15,276 | $1,031,065 +2% |
| 2014 | $15,276 | $1,010,874 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,006,309 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $986,580 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $967,237 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $960,015 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $962,301 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $943,435 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $924,940 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $906,806 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $889,026 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $871,600 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $855,629 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $838,852 +2% |
| 2001 | $11,166 | $822,404 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$11,878/mo
Principal & interest
$9850
Property taxes
$2028
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Claremont
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAHome And Hospital ProgramGrades: K-12Distance: 2.7 mi
- 7/10Claremont Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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