Perched in the Berkeley Hills, this mid-century custom home stands as a stunning example of Berkeley Functionalism, blending timeless architectural heritage with premier modern upgrades and sustainability. Enter through the impressive wood door, framed by a classic clerestory window and a striking, full-length textured glass sidelight. Spanning over 1,800 sq. ft. of living space, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home enjoys views of San Francisco Bay and Mt. Tamalpais visible from multiple rooms. The interior is a masterclass in organic mid-century design, with an authentic shoji-style grid ceiling that defines the home's unique character and aesthetic warmth. This signature feature is beautifully paired with rich wood paneling, extensive built-in shelving, and a dramatic freestanding cone fireplace with a floating hearth. The updated kitchen beautifully balances modern convenience with period charm. Designed with an exceptional indoor-outdoor flow, the living spaces seamlessly flow to a large deck off the lower family room, a private balcony off the living room, and the kitchen's sunny patio -- so many choices for morning coffee or tea! Upgraded with forward-thinking efficiency, there's an eco-conscious heat pump, a hydronic heating system (installed in 2019), and a top-end Home Energy Score of 8. Nestled on a lush 6,390 sq. ft. lot, you'll also find a covered double parking pad complete with an electric vehicle charger. Located near the Tilden Park Golf Course and Lawrence Hall of Science, with access to Cal and Berkeley Northside, this home offers an unparalleled, turnkey lifestyle.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
6,390 sq ftLot Size
$664Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robin Donovan•DRE #01829387• KW Advisors East Bay
Listed by Stephen Bloom•DRE #01408668• KW Advisors East Bay
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
46 Senior Ave · $1,198,000
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
109.9%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,198,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,247,421. (4% 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
Dining area and family room
Bonus room and storage
Utility room
Breakfast bar and breakfast nook
Solid-surface counters
Updated kitchen
Solar tubes
Skylight(s)
One fireplace (brick, circulating, freestanding, wood-burning, located in living room)
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms, including a primary bedroom suite
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Primary bath with tile, double vanity and window
Other bath with shower-over-tub, updated finishes and window
Kitchen
Stone counters and solid-surface counters
Kitchen island
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas range / cooktop (free-standing range)
Range/oven free standing
Refrigerator
Disposal
Updated kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in kitchen area
Laundry cabinets
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Cork
Heating & cooling
Has heating
Heat pump
Electric heating
Radiant heating
Hot water heating
Room air cooling
Exterior features
Deck and covered patio
Front porch
Garden and landscaped front and back yards
Back yard with garden/play area
Automatic sprinklers
Terraced landscaping (terraced back and terraced down)
Low-maintenance landscaping
Fenced yard
Sloped-down, irregular lot with front and back yard
Home design
Single-family residence (residential)
Mid-century modern model
Faces west
Built in 1956
Parking
Attached or detached 2-car garage (2 garage spaces)
Carport (has carport) with 2 covered parking spaces
Electric vehicle charging station(s)
Construction
Wood siding
Composition roof
Slab and concrete perimeter foundation, earthquake braced
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas connected
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41148413
Oct 2, 2026
Pending
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Sep 16, 2026
Listed
$1,198,000
$664/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40883031
Oct 22, 2019
Sold
$1,350,000
$748/sq ft
Oct 3, 2019
Pending
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Sep 20, 2019
Listed
$995,000
$551/sq ft
+31
Lovely mid-century! Easy living! Great indoor/outdoor living with 2 patios, deck and expansive garden. North Bay filtered views. Close to Spaces Sciences Lab and Lawrence Hall of Science.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,004 (+8.3%)
$557,750 + $948,175
$1,505,925
2024
$21,239 (+2.3%)
$546,815 + $929,585
$1,476,400
2023
$20,753 (+1.9%)
$536,095 + $911,361
$1,447,456
2022
$20,358 (−0.4%)
$515,280 + $875,976
$1,391,256
2021
$20,433 (+3.3%)
$515,280 + $875,976
$1,391,256
2020
$19,789 (+382.0%)
$505,180 + $858,806
$1,363,986
2019
$4,106 (+3.1%)
$500,000 + $850,000
$1,350,000
2018
$3,984 (+4.5%)
$43,738 + $71,871
$115,609
2017
$3,813 (+7.1%)
$42,040 + $69,081
$111,121
2016
$3,561 (+2.1%)
$42,040 + $69,081
$111,121
2015
$3,488 (+4.9%)
$41,216 + $67,726
$108,942
2014
$3,324 (−2.8%)
$39,801 + $65,402
$105,203
2013
$3,421 (+3.2%)
$39,801 + $65,402
$105,203
2012
$3,315 (+3.6%)
$39,622 + $65,107
$104,729
2011
$3,200 (+0.4%)
$38,845 + $63,831
$102,676
2010
$3,186 (+0.5%)
$38,083 + $62,579
$100,662
2009
$3,171 (+9.2%)
$37,799 + $62,112
$99,911
2008
$2,905
$37,889 + $62,259
$100,148
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,390 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1958
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,805
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,805
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
060 248902000
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
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 hot days expected this year, 1 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
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Berkeley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 46 Senior Ave
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