Built in 1968 and on the market for the first time, this Berkeley Hills home has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated to welcome its next chapter. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and bordered by vacant, redwood-dotted UC Berkeley land, the property offers a rare sense of privacy and calm. Set on a nearly level lot in a park-like setting, this single-level, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has broad appeal and is equally suited as a first home or an easy, comfortable downsize. The spacious main living area invites relaxed lounging and effortless entertaining, while the more intimate dining area sets the stage for shared meals and long conversations. The generously-sized kitchen, with plentiful cabinets & drawers, features new quartz countertops and a stainless steel sink and faucet, offering ample workspace and storage. A large primary suite anchors the rear of the home, while two additional bedrooms overlook the colorful, soothing front yard. Original hardwood floors and hollow-core doors throughout speak to the home's authentic Mid-Century character, while tube skylights bring in natural daylight and new recessed lighting offers flexible ambiance throughout. This unique property offers a rare balance of serene, nature-surrounded living and easy access to city amenities. Located adjacent to Tilden Park trailheads and access roads, it's a dream setting for cyclists and hikers alike, yet just minutes from the Lawrence Hall of Science and UC Berkeley, and convenient to Berkeley's Solano Ave and North Shattuck shopping and dining corridors. Recent improvements add both function and peace of mind: a new solar-ready, 200-amp main electrical panel with undergrounded service (2026), an extensive drainage system (2024), and seismic retrofit (2024). BESO compliant, HERS score 5.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
5,520 sq ftLot Size
$668Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Cord•DRE #01352129• BHG RE Reliance Partners
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
1545 Summit Rd · $1,050,000
DAYS ON MARKET
17 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
110.4%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,050,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,320,243. (26% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
13% 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
Dining area
Solid-surface counters
Living room fireplace
Crawl space basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with stall shower and updated finishes
Additional bathroom(s) with shower over tub, skylight(s), and updated finishes
Kitchen
Solid-surface counters
Dishwasher
Disposal
Electric range / free-standing range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in garage
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Front and back yards
Automatic sprinklers (front and rear)
Terraced landscaping
Fenced yard
Level lot with irregular shape
Home design
Single-family residence
Single-story model
Parking
Attached garage with 2 covered spaces (2 garage spaces)
Construction
Built in 1968
Stucco and wood siding exterior
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41142205
Aug 6, 2026
Pending
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Jul 20, 2026
Listed
$1,050,000
$668/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,372 (+19.2%)
$53,203 + $65,707
$118,910
2024
$5,345 (+4.0%)
$53,203 + $65,707
$118,910
2023
$5,140 (+4.6%)
$52,160 + $64,419
$116,579
2022
$4,913 (+0.8%)
$50,135 + $61,918
$112,053
2021
$4,874 (+8.9%)
$50,135 + $61,918
$112,053
2020
$4,477 (+8.1%)
$49,152 + $60,704
$109,856
2019
$4,140 (+3.1%)
$48,648 + $60,082
$108,730
2018
$4,014 (+4.5%)
$47,694 + $58,904
$106,598
2017
$3,842 (+7.0%)
$45,842 + $56,617
$102,459
2016
$3,590 (+2.2%)
$45,842 + $56,617
$102,459
2015
$3,514 (+3.9%)
$44,944 + $55,507
$100,451
2014
$3,382 (+3.4%)
$43,401 + $53,602
$97,003
2013
$3,270 (+3.2%)
$43,401 + $53,602
$97,003
2012
$3,169 (+3.7%)
$43,206 + $53,360
$96,566
2011
$3,057 (+0.4%)
$42,358 + $52,314
$94,672
2010
$3,045 (+0.6%)
$41,528 + $51,288
$92,816
2009
$3,028 (+9.4%)
$41,218 + $50,905
$92,123
2008
$2,768
$41,316 + $51,026
$92,342
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,520 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,573
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,573
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
060 249201800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
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, 3 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
52/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1545 Summit Rd
$1,364,492
$314K over list price of $1.05M
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