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A distinctive Berkeley Hills retreat blending mid-century character, sweeping San Francisco Bay views, and modern convenience. Behind a welcoming garden gate draped in mature grapevines, this inviting single-level home offers warmth, privacy, and a seamless connection to the outdoors. Hardwood floors, wood-beamed ceilings, expansive windows, and a striking fireplace lend timeless architectural appeal to the light-filled living and dining spaces. Three bedrooms include a primary suite with a renovated bath, complemented by a second full bathroom and a convenient powder room. Two bedrooms open onto a generous balcony with captivating San Francisco views, while a separate office offers flexibility for working from home or creative pursuits. Established gardens provide a tranquil backdrop for morning coffee, outdoor entertaining, and spectacular sunset views across the Bay. Solar power and EV charging add modern, energy-conscious convenience, while a level-in entry, one-car garage and a storage room enhance everyday ease. A rare opportunity to experience the best of Berkeley Hills living, where timeless design, captivating Bay views, and modern comforts come together in a home that feels both effortlessly sophisticated and distinctly Californian.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
4,630 sq ftLot Size
$758Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Disen Cai RE Disen Cai RE Group•DRE #70010134• KW Advisors
La Loma Park, located between Shattuck Avenue and Euclid Avenue, is a hillside and residential Berkeley neighborhood with winding stair streets and canyon greenery. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Rose Garden and Euclid Avenue, where café patios, small markets, and campus-bound foot traffic set a steady daytime hum. Spanish Revival and Craftsman homes step up the slopes, with frequent bay-view glimpses between mature trees. Codornices Creek and its paths shape the terrain, linking pocket parks and quiet overlooks. Community pillars include Berkeley Rose Garden, the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall, and the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA).
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Market insights
1488 Summit Rd · $999,999
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
109.9%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$999,999
Median sale price in this area is $1,247,421. (25% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Living room fireplace
Dining area
Office
Skylights
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Updated bathrooms
Primary stall shower
Additional stall shower
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Freezer
Range hood
Microwave
Gas oven range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry in garage
Home design
One story
Parking
Attached one-car garage
On-street parking
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Crawl space
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40972580
Nov 17, 2021
Sold
$1,800,000
$1,364/sq ft
Nov 9, 2021
Pending
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Oct 28, 2021
Listed
$995,000
$754/sq ft
Peace and harmony abound with this Berkeley Hills retreat home. From the wide entry gate adorned with mature grapevines, the property's front garden and driveway give a sweet welcome to this level-in Mid-century home. The home has a warm and inviting presence with refinished hardwood floors and wood-beamed ceilings. The heart of the home is the living/dining area with a floating fireplace, built-in seating, and beautiful light that cascades in through the many windows. A large balcony with SF views is accessible from two of the three spacious bedrooms. The primary bedroom with a newly renovated bathroom sits apart from the other rooms giving additional spaciousness and privacy. An additional office space could also allow for future expansion*. The garden surrounds the home and spacious balcony off the back, where you can relax each evening with a glass of wine and sunsets over the San Francisco Bay! OPEN HOUSE 11/7 2PM-4:30PM
Public Records
Oct 2, 1986
Sold
$228,000
$173/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,355 (−12.9%)
$397,800 + $928,200
$1,326,000
2024
$25,674 (+1.2%)
$450,000 + $1,050,000
$1,500,000
2023
$25,367 (+217.1%)
$561,816 + $1,310,904
$1,872,720
2022
$8,001
$147,177 + $279,167
$426,344
2021
$8,001 (+5.9%)
$147,177 + $279,167
$426,344
2020
$7,556 (+4.5%)
$144,292 + $273,694
$417,986
2019
$7,228 (+2.1%)
$142,812 + $270,888
$413,700
2018
$7,081 (+3.9%)
$140,012 + $265,577
$405,589
2017
$6,814 (+3.9%)
$134,576 + $255,266
$389,842
2016
$6,556 (+1.5%)
$134,576 + $255,266
$389,842
2015
$6,456 (+1.1%)
$131,938 + $250,261
$382,199
2014
$6,387 (+0.7%)
$127,411 + $241,674
$369,085
2013
$6,340 (+3.7%)
$127,411 + $241,674
$369,085
2012
$6,116 (+2.4%)
$126,836 + $240,583
$367,419
2011
$5,972 (+0.5%)
$124,349 + $235,867
$360,216
2010
$5,941 (−0.2%)
$121,912 + $231,243
$353,155
2009
$5,955 (+9.3%)
$121,001 + $229,516
$350,517
2008
$5,449
$121,289 + $230,063
$351,352
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,630 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,320
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
060 249303900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1H
H
Single Family Residential District - Hillside Overlay Zone
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.; The purpose of the Hillside (H) overlay zone is to: implement General Plan policies for hillside development; protect the safety and health of residents where steep topography, unusual street conditions and proximity to the wildland-urban interface create severe risk from wildfire; protect the character of Berkeley's hillside areas and their immediate environs; give reasonable protection to views yet allow appropriate development of all property; and allow modifications in standard setback and height requirements when justified because of steep topography, irregular lot pattern, unusual street conditions, or other special aspects of the hillside areas.
Zone overlays
Hillside Overlay Zone
Oct 31, 2022 • Active
Plan check
Electrical
Jul 20, 2022 • Final
Minor
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
1 days above 86° expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94708
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Berkeley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1488 Summit Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,010,000 and $1,400,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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