55 Gypsy Ln

Berkeley, CA 94705

$2,700,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,502 Sq. Ft.
$1,079 / Sq. Ft.
2,502
Sq. Ft.
$1,079
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 4/15/22Virtual Tour
Sold 4/15/22Virtual Tour
a backyard of a house with wooden floor and large trees

Description

Splendid mid-century home on a secluded private lot. This property in the Claremont Knolls is sited on a huge .56 acre lot. It is not far up the hill, but features extraordinary views from every rear facing window. The sunset glittering on the bay with twinkling lights from the Bay bridge, and city are breathtaking. The moon, rising above the water is so peaceful and quiet and dreamlike- it is mesmerizing! The indoor outdoor flow of this home is extraordinary- NanaWalls open from the majestic living...Splendid mid-century home on a secluded private lot. This property in the Claremont Knolls is sited on a huge .56 acre lot. It is not far up the hill, but features extraordinary views from every rear facing window. The sunset glittering on the bay with twinkling lights from the Bay bridge, and city are breathtaking. The moon, rising above the water is so peaceful and quiet and dreamlike- it is mesmerizing! The indoor outdoor flow of this home is extraordinary- NanaWalls open from the majestic living room onto the enormous level patio. The Living room has a wrap around deck that looks out onto the canyon and the gorgeous view. There are beautiful wood built-ins in the living room, the formal dining room also looks out onto the amazing patio, and is a mid-century delight. There are thoughtful details that are just exquisite throughout the home. The baths are renovated. All the bedrooms are large and light filled.

Listing Agent

  1. Andrea Gordon

    Andrea Gordon

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01233563

    andrea.gordon@compass.com

    P: (510)-421-6818

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Property Details for 55 Gypsy Lane

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CLAREMONT KNOLLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Off Street Parking, Space Per Unit - 2
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, Canyon, City Lights, Downtown, Hills, San Francisco, Water, Wooded, Other, City
LISTING UPDATED: 04/16/2022 03:00 AM

Property Details for 55 Gypsy Lane

StatusSold
MLS #40982379
Days on Compass9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,581 SF
CountyAlameda County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Andrea Gordon, DRE #01233563

Sold By RED OAK REALTY, MADELINE LILLEY, DRE #01919653

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Building Information for 55 Gypsy Lane

Stories2Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,581 SF

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Principal and Interest

$13,159

Property Taxes

$757

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 55 Gypsy Lane

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Other
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: None
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Complex Name: HILLER HIGHLAN
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Lot Description: Corner, Down Slope, Irregular, Premium Lot, Secluded, Up Slope, Other, Backyard, Chain Link, Dead End, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 24581
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 24581.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2502
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suites - 2, No Steps to Entry, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Back Porch, Back Yard Fence, Fenced Front Yard
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Acres: 0.56
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Claremont to Alvarado to Gypsy
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 48H-7653-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 55 Gypsy Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921815132

$485,000

-38.0% / yr

Apr 15, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40982379

$2,700,000—
Apr 15, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40982379

$2,700,000—
Apr 15, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40982379

$2,700,000—
Apr 11, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488800766

$2,700,000

+14.5% / yr

Mar 25, 2022

Pending

EBRD #40982379

—
Mar 25, 2022

Pending

RESFAR #40982379

—
Mar 25, 2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB40982379

—
Mar 16, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40982379

$2,399,000—
Mar 16, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40982379

$2,399,000—
Mar 16, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40982379

$2,399,000—
May 12, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1462616949

$2,385,000

+3.1% / yr

May 23, 2018

Withdrawn

EBRD #40805725

—
Dec 14, 2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40805725

$2,200,000—
May 5, 2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #40697473

$3,250,000—
Nov 16, 2008

Withdrawn

CLAW #40375952BR

$1,850,000—
Oct 15, 2008

Listed (Active)

CLAW #40375952BR

$1,850,000—
Mar 10, 2006

Sold

EBRD #40139709

$1,500,000—
Mar 10, 2006

Sold

EBRD #40139859

$1,500,000—
Mar 10, 2006

Sold

MLSListings #EB40139859

$1,500,000—
Mar 10, 2006

Sold

MLSListings #EB40139709

$1,500,000—
Mar 6, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #191896081

$1,500,000

+931.2% / yr

Feb 11, 2006

Pending

MLSListings #EB40139709

—
Feb 11, 2006

Pending

EBRD #40139709

—
Feb 11, 2006

Pending

EBRD #40139859

—
Feb 11, 2006

Pending

MLSListings #EB40139859

—
Feb 3, 2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40139859

$1,200,000—
Feb 3, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40139859

$1,200,000—
Feb 2, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40139709

$1,200,000—
Feb 2, 2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40139709

$1,200,000—
Sep 7, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #232685862

$475,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921815132

$485,000

-38.0% / yr

04/15/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40982379

$2,700,000
04/15/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40982379

$2,700,000
04/15/2022

Sold

EBRD #40982379

$2,700,000
04/11/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488800766

$2,700,000

+14.5% / yr

03/25/2022

Pending

EBRD #40982379

—
03/25/2022

Pending

RESFAR #40982379

—
03/25/2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB40982379

—
03/16/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40982379

$2,399,000
03/16/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40982379

$2,399,000
03/16/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40982379

$2,399,000
05/12/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1462616949

$2,385,000

+3.1% / yr

05/23/2018

Withdrawn

EBRD #40805725

—
12/14/2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40805725

$2,200,000
05/05/2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #40697473

$3,250,000
11/16/2008

Withdrawn

CLAW #40375952BR

$1,850,000
10/15/2008

Listed (Active)

CLAW #40375952BR

$1,850,000
03/10/2006

Sold

EBRD #40139709

$1,500,000
03/10/2006

Sold

EBRD #40139859

$1,500,000
03/10/2006

Sold

MLSListings #EB40139859

$1,500,000
03/10/2006

Sold

MLSListings #EB40139709

$1,500,000
03/06/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #191896081

$1,500,000

+931.2% / yr

02/11/2006

Pending

MLSListings #EB40139709

—
02/11/2006

Pending

EBRD #40139709

—
02/11/2006

Pending

EBRD #40139859

—
02/11/2006

Pending

MLSListings #EB40139859

—
02/03/2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40139859

$1,200,000
02/03/2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40139859

$1,200,000
02/02/2006

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40139709

$1,200,000
02/02/2006

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40139709

$1,200,000
09/07/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #232685862

$475,000

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

Public Records for 55 Gypsy Lane

Taxable ValueLand$107,000Additions-Total$107,000
Tax Record2025$9,088 ($757 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size4,484 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyALAMEDAAPN48H-7653-6

Schools near 55 Gypsy Lane

This home is within Oakland Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Thornhill Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Chabot Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Claremont Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Oakland Technical High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Thornhill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Chabot Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Claremont Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oakland Technical High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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