1770 Highland Pl

Berkeley, CA 94709

$995,000
Price
2
Beds
1,482 Sq. Ft.
$671 / Sq. Ft.
1,482
Sq. Ft.
$671
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Own part of Berkeley history: The Keeler House, a 1895 masterwork of wood & glass by Bernard Maybeck. His first residential commission before designing San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, was occupied by Charles Keeler when he wrote "The Simple Home". Originally a single home; converted to flats in 1920s, w/ 3rd unit added later. This 1++bed/1-bath upper unit—1,482 SF w/ loft & garage—has been lovingly owned & preserved by local designer & past owners. Interiors showcase handcrafted authenticity...Own part of Berkeley history: The Keeler House, a 1895 masterwork of wood & glass by Bernard Maybeck. His first residential commission before designing San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, was occupied by Charles Keeler when he wrote "The Simple Home". Originally a single home; converted to flats in 1920s, w/ 3rd unit added later. This 1++bed/1-bath upper unit—1,482 SF w/ loft & garage—has been lovingly owned & preserved by local designer & past owners. Interiors showcase handcrafted authenticity w/ orig oak floors, pitched ceilings w/ exposed CA Redwood beams, & nearly floor-to-ceiling windows framing serene nature views. Gothic doorway & brick fireplace details, recessed lighting & rich woodwork express Arts and Crafts style throughout. Upper loft offers space for study or meditation retreat & even a guest bed, while the kitchen & dining area include gas range, dishwasher & pantry storage. Outdoor living spaces offer private patio & Juliet balcony capturing Bay views. Golden Gate view can also be glimpsed from living room & private balcony. Common areas w/ laundry, terraced garden & attached garage w/ 1-car parking + extra storage. Convenient to UCB, Mills Act-protected property offers tax advantages & rare investment opportunity for an architecture lover or shrewd investor.

Listing Agents

  1. Andrew Pitarre

    Andrew Pitarre

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01867911

  2. Alzira Carvalho - Ali Blesse

    Alzira Carvalho - Ali Blesse

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02092170

    ali.blesse@compass.com

    P: (858)-431-6397

Property Details for 1770 Highland Place

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTHSIDE
Building Type
Condo
Property Sub Type
Condo
Style
Arts & Crafts
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Space Per Unit - 1
View
City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial
LISTING UPDATED: 05/22/2025 04:00 PM

Property Details for 1770 Highland Place

StatusActive - Coming Soon
MLS #41092990
Days on Compass-
Taxes-
HOA Fees$844 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Condo
Year Built1895
CountyAlameda County

Building Information for 1770 Highland Place

Building/Complex1770 Highland PlFloor-Stories2Residences3Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1895

Property Information for 1770 Highland Place

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Community Facility, Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Unit Feature: Corner Unit, Levels in Unit - 2, Unit Faces Street
  • Disability Features: None
  • Floor Unit is on: 1
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Loft, Possible Guest, Study
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Window
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Laundry
  • HOA Documents: CC&R'S, Other HOA Docs
  • HOA Dues: $844.00
  • HOA Fees Include: Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves
  • HOA Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
  • HOA Phone: 000-000-0000
  • HOA Fees Freq: Monthly
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: All Public Utilities, Carbon Mon Detector, Garage Door Opener, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Smoke Detector, Water Heater Gas
  • Builder/Architect: Maybeck
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Complex Name: Other
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Balcony, Composition Shingles, Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Upper: Loft, Other
  • Lot Description: Landscape Misc, Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 21192
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21192.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1482
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Main Entry
  • Units in Complex: 3
  • Yard Description: Deck(s)
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Acres: 0.49
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: La Loma to Ridge to Highland
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 58-2204-49
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 3
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 1770 Highland Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1770 Highland Place

Taxable ValueLand$110,900Additions$259,000Total$369,900
Tax Record2024$6,114 ($509 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,236 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,236 SqFtStories3Lot Size21,192 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1915Year Renovated1932CountyALAMEDAAPN58-2204-49

Schools near 1770 Highland Place

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

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