SOLD OCT 3, 2025

Off Market Oct 2025 for $1.5M

$2,052,234

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,671/mo

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2,036

sq ft

198 Bret Harte Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

About this home

Exquisite design and modern comforts await in this completely reimagined, level-in 3+BD/2.5BA in the lower Berkeley Hills (w/metal and fire resistant fencing!). This elegant 2036 SQFT home features a hybrid of elegant and playful upgrades and stunning original details. Step into the open floor plan w/ a living room boasting coffered ceiling, fireplace w/copper hood, mullioned windows and refinished hardwood floors that span into the kitchen and dining area. The eat-in kitchen includes custom paneled appliances, quartz waterfall counters, and fresh new cabinets coupled w/the original copper hardware. The family room’s French doors open onto a deck for indoor/outdoor living. The stunning 2-level primary suite offers a soaring ceiling, spiral staircase to sleeping loft, peek-a-boo bridge views, 2 large closets, and a gorgeous ensuite bath w/dual vanity. Another bedroom enjoys garden views w/chic modern hall bath w/heated floors and bench. A 3rd bedroom features custom shelving, half bath and dedicated doors to the garden. Relax in the lovely outdoors w/majestic redwood, new retaining walls and stairs, and 220’ designer fire-resistant fencing, and off-street parking. Explore the serenity of local paths, walking access to 3 local parks and the world-class amenities of North Berkeley.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

5,076 sq ftLot Size

$1,008Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by David Gunderman •DRE #01313613 • KW Advisors East Bay

Listed by Alison Luce •DRE #01986924 • KW Advisors East Bay

Bought with Tiffany Lefour •DRE #02017456 • The GRUBB Company

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41108748

Redfin Estimate

$2,052,234

$487K since sold in October 2025$45K since July

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This home's estimate is 9.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.88M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 22, 2026
$2,100,412
A
3 beds2 baths1,636 sq ft
1004 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$1,200,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
1159 Keeler Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$1,165,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,449 sq ft
916 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$3,330,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft
1408 Arch St, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,410,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,861 sq ft
840 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,050,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,035 sq ft
2301 Oak St, Berkeley, CA 94708

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$5,098/mo

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Market trends in 94708, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

128.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$395 MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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There’s 2bd/2bth on the main floor. There’s updated bathroom and kitchen and hardwood floors.
12 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 198 Bret Harte Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,423 (+9.9%)

$291,857 + $681,000

$972,857

2024

$14,946 (+2.2%)

$291,857 + $681,000

$972,857

2023

$14,631 (+1.9%)

$286,136 + $667,652

$953,788

2022

$14,363 (−0.2%)

$275,028 + $641,732

$916,760

2021

$14,394 (+5.7%)

$275,028 + $641,732

$916,760

2020

$13,612 (+4.2%)

$269,636 + $629,150

$898,786

2019

$13,067 (+1.7%)

$266,871 + $622,701

$889,572

2018

$12,845 (+3.6%)

$261,641 + $610,495

$872,136

2017

$12,398 (+3.4%)

$251,485 + $586,798

$838,283

2016

$11,996 (+1.4%)

$251,485 + $586,798

$838,283

2015

$11,834 (+1.2%)

$246,555 + $575,297

$821,852

2014

$11,699

$238,098 + $555,562

$793,660

2013

$11,694 (+13.2%)

$238,098 + $555,562

$793,660

2012

$10,333 (+3.5%)

$234,000 + $546,000

$780,000

2011

$9,988 (+0.4%)

$207,000 + $483,000

$690,000

2010

$9,947 (−1.8%)

$199,500 + $465,500

$665,000

2009

$10,130 (−6.6%)

$199,500 + $465,500

$665,000

2008

$10,847

$199,500 + $465,500

$665,000

Tax history for 198 Bret Harte Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,423 (+9.9%)

$291,857 + $681,000

$972,857

2024

$14,946 (+2.2%)

$291,857 + $681,000

$972,857

2023

$14,631 (+1.9%)

$286,136 + $667,652

$953,788

2022

$14,363 (−0.2%)

$275,028 + $641,732

$916,760

2021

$14,394 (+5.7%)

$275,028 + $641,732

$916,760

2020

$13,612 (+4.2%)

$269,636 + $629,150

$898,786

2019

$13,067 (+1.7%)

$266,871 + $622,701

$889,572

2018

$12,845 (+3.6%)

$261,641 + $610,495

$872,136

2017

$12,398 (+3.4%)

$251,485 + $586,798

$838,283

2016

$11,996 (+1.4%)

$251,485 + $586,798

$838,283

2015

$11,834 (+1.2%)

$246,555 + $575,297

$821,852

2014

$11,699

$238,098 + $555,562

$793,660

2013

$11,694 (+13.2%)

$238,098 + $555,562

$793,660

2012

$10,333 (+3.5%)

$234,000 + $546,000

$780,000

2011

$9,988 (+0.4%)

$207,000 + $483,000

$690,000

2010

$9,947 (−1.8%)

$199,500 + $465,500

$665,000

2009

$10,130 (−6.6%)

$199,500 + $465,500

$665,000

2008

$10,847

$199,500 + $465,500

$665,000

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,076 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1938

Sq. Ft.

1,960

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

063 298501200

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.

R-1H

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Dual Flush Toilet, Multiple Shower Heads, Sitting Area, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Double Vanity, Multiple Shower Heads, Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Window

Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Electric Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Kitchen, Laundry Closet
Upper Level Features: Primary Bedrm Retreat
Street Level Features: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms, Main Entry, Primary Bedrm Retreat
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Electric Range/Cooktop,Kitchen Island,Other,Oven Built-in,Range/Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Stone Counters,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 7
Room Type: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 2,036

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Terraced Up, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Private Entrance
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 2036
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1926

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5076
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Landscaped

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant

Location

School Information
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,076 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1938
County: Alameda County
APN: 063 298501200

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Cragmont Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Martin Luther King Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

4 days above 86° expected this year, 9 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

9/10 Air Factor

16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Berkeley, CA • 94708

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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.95M – $2.36M

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Data from public records.

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