Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac in the Berkeley Hills near Tilden Park, this home offers a peaceful retreat with stunning gardens and unparalleled privacy and serenity. Custom built in 1967 by the current owners, the warm and inviting atmosphere features a high vaulted entryway and an open-concept living area with redwood paneled ceilings and custom details. Large windows throughout the home frame stunning views of the gardens and adjacent open space. The thoughtful design creates a perfect balance of shared and private spaces, with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a comfortable den, and a large office with built-in desks and bookcases. An expansive outdoor deck connects the main living space with beautifully landscaped gardens, mature fruit trees, stone walkways, seating areas, and a seasonal creek. The spacious 4th bedroom has direct access to the garden and side deck. This house is lovingly maintained, with freshly refinished hardwood floors throughout and a new class A fire rated roof with transferable warranty. This is the perfect sanctuary for those seeking quiet, access to nature, and proximity to UC Berkeley and the vibrant culture of the Bay Area. A must-see! Bonus: PG&E is undergrounding wires for additional fire protection. Street repaving slated for early 2026 per PG&E.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
5,263 sq ftLot Size
$768Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Otero•DRE #01107560• Corcoran Icon Properties
Bought with Alessandra Imanabadi•DRE #01390368• Nationwide Fine Homes
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41114140
Nov 7, 2025
Sold
$1,650,000
$548/sq ft
Oct 23, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 8, 2025
Listed
$1,295,000
$430/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,116 (+21.0%)
$21,573 + $163,776
$185,349
2024
$9,185 (+3.4%)
$21,573 + $163,776
$185,349
2023
$8,883 (+1.6%)
$21,150 + $160,565
$181,715
2022
$8,744 (+0.8%)
$20,329 + $154,331
$174,660
2021
$8,677 (+9.6%)
$20,329 + $154,331
$174,660
2020
$7,915 (+8.9%)
$19,930 + $151,305
$171,235
2019
$7,265 (+3.2%)
$19,726 + $149,754
$169,480
2018
$7,037 (+3.9%)
$19,339 + $146,818
$166,157
2017
$6,770 (+7.6%)
$18,588 + $141,118
$159,706
2016
$6,294 (+2.3%)
$18,588 + $141,118
$159,706
2015
$6,155 (+3.5%)
$18,224 + $138,351
$156,575
2014
$5,945 (+3.7%)
$17,598 + $133,604
$151,202
2013
$5,734 (+3.1%)
$17,598 + $133,604
$151,202
2012
$5,560 (+3.1%)
$17,519 + $133,001
$150,520
2011
$5,395 (+1.1%)
$17,175 + $130,393
$147,568
2010
$5,339
$16,839 + $127,836
$144,675
2009
$5,343 (+9.8%)
$16,713 + $126,881
$143,594
2008
$4,868
$16,753 + $127,183
$143,936
Tax history for 1540 Summit Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,116 (+21.0%)
$21,573 + $163,776
$185,349
2024
$9,185 (+3.4%)
$21,573 + $163,776
$185,349
2023
$8,883 (+1.6%)
$21,150 + $160,565
$181,715
2022
$8,744 (+0.8%)
$20,329 + $154,331
$174,660
2021
$8,677 (+9.6%)
$20,329 + $154,331
$174,660
2020
$7,915 (+8.9%)
$19,930 + $151,305
$171,235
2019
$7,265 (+3.2%)
$19,726 + $149,754
$169,480
2018
$7,037 (+3.9%)
$19,339 + $146,818
$166,157
2017
$6,770 (+7.6%)
$18,588 + $141,118
$159,706
2016
$6,294 (+2.3%)
$18,588 + $141,118
$159,706
2015
$6,155 (+3.5%)
$18,224 + $138,351
$156,575
2014
$5,945 (+3.7%)
$17,598 + $133,604
$151,202
2013
$5,734 (+3.1%)
$17,598 + $133,604
$151,202
2012
$5,560 (+3.1%)
$17,519 + $133,001
$150,520
2011
$5,395 (+1.1%)
$17,175 + $130,393
$147,568
2010
$5,339
$16,839 + $127,836
$144,675
2009
$5,343 (+9.8%)
$16,713 + $126,881
$143,594
2008
$4,868
$16,753 + $127,183
$143,936
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,263 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
2,523
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
060 249004502
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R-1H
H
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 District
Hillside Overlay Zone
Sep 19, 2025 • Final
Minor
Roofing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Carport
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Jack & Jill
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Double Vanity
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.