Live in shared space above The Bay -- Beautiful Rooms for rent in the Berkeley Hills Peaceful Berkeley Hills Living -- Private Rooms with Views, Nature & Easy Campus Access. A room is now available in a serene, light-filled 6-bedroom home nestled in the Berkeley Hills, just off Grizzly Peak and steps from Tilden Regional Park. This is a calm, beautiful home designed for people who value peace, nature, and a respectful living environment. The house offers plenty of space to unwind -- from the expansive wrap-around deck overlooking the Bay to quiet indoor nooks perfect for reading, studying, yoga, or morning coffee. Rooms are bright and comfortable with garden, patio, or Bay views. One room has a private entrance and bathroom- the others share a main bath. The Home also offers: Stunning Bay and nature views Expansive deck for relaxing or watching sunsets Steps from Tilden Regional Park hiking trails Easy access to UC Berkeley, LBL, Botanical Gardens & Memorial Stadium Quick shuttle and transit access (AC Transit #65 + campus shuttles) Fully equipped kitchen and shared living/dining spaces Free on-site laundry House culture: Quiet, clean, non-smoking, shoe-free, and respectful. Ideal for professionals, graduate students, or visiting academics. Rent: From $1,250 (depending on room). Available now. Email or text to inquire.
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY VIEW TERRACE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,624
Building Sq. Ft: 2,624
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 613
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,245
Legal Lot Number: 613
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1663
Zoning Code: R-1H
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Bay Front
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,624
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,245 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Alameda County
APN: 060 249003900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Sale and tax history for 1520 Summit Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 16, 1994
Sold
$390,000
$149/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 1981
Sold
$56,500
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,158 (+12.1%)
$198,853 + $463,990
$662,843
2024
$13,527 (+5.5%)
$198,853 + $463,990
$662,843
2023
$12,822 (+2.8%)
$194,954 + $454,894
$649,848
2022
$12,474
$187,384 + $437,231
$624,615
2021
$12,467 (+7.5%)
$187,384 + $437,231
$624,615
2020
$11,593 (+5.4%)
$183,711 + $428,659
$612,370
2019
$10,996 (+2.2%)
$181,827 + $424,263
$606,090
2018
$10,763 (+3.8%)
$178,262 + $415,945
$594,207
2017
$10,373 (+4.4%)
$171,341 + $399,797
$571,138
2016
$9,933 (+1.6%)
$171,341 + $399,797
$571,138
2015
$9,775 (+1.8%)
$167,982 + $391,959
$559,941
2014
$9,606 (+0.3%)
$162,219 + $378,511
$540,730
2013
$9,577 (+3.6%)
$162,219 + $378,511
$540,730
2012
$9,241 (+2.2%)
$161,486 + $376,802
$538,288
2011
$9,044 (+0.8%)
$158,320 + $369,415
$527,735
2010
$8,974 (−0.6%)
$155,216 + $362,172
$517,388
2009
$9,028 (+5.3%)
$154,057 + $359,467
$513,524
2008
$8,575
$154,423 + $360,321
$514,744
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
10/10
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Willard Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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About La Loma
Park
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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Public facts and zoning for 1520 Summit Rd
Beds
—
Baths
3
Sq. Ft.
2,624
Stories
1
Lot Size
7,245 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1955
Year Renovated
1960
County
Alameda County
APN
060 249003900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026.
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
3 days above 86° expected this year, 6 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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