Set on a large parcel with sparkling vistas of San Francisco, the Bay & the lush canyon, this serene 2+-BR, 2-BA architectural gem is located on historic Panoramic Hill, Berkeley’s “most romantic neighborhood.” Designed by midcentury architect Judd Boynton & tastefully designed to honor its natural setting and contemporary design. Features include a light-filled open bedroom with stunning views, a master bath with deep soaking tub, walls of windows & a large fireplace in the living room, south-facing gallery with natural slate floor & cherry cabinets. Significantly updated & masterfully conceived, it has an open & easy open floor plan with excellent spaces for work or entertaining as well as wonderful indoor-outdoor flow to several seating areas. In addition, the property includes “The Nest,” a charming detached writing & guest studio. A one car detached garage with workshop & ample storage space. Maximum privacy & tranquility of a forested retreat, close to UC-Berkeley campus & town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$838Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Colette Ford•DRE #01158883• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Listed by Anja Plowright•DRE #01351797• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with Daniella Brower•DRE #02086148• Compass
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40900526
Apr 22, 2020
Sold
$1,177,000
$762/sq ft
Apr 9, 2020
Pending
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Mar 31, 2020
Listed
$1,050,000
$680/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40334799
Jun 3, 2008
Sold
$775,000
$502/sq ft
Apr 22, 2008
Listing Removed
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Apr 7, 2008
Listed
$799,000
$517/sq ft
+4
Serene 2+BR/2BA treehouse retreat with Bay & San Francisco views and indoor/outdoor living at its finest! Living room/dining room with fireplace, wall of windows and views; arch-designed master bedroom wing with garden patio; updated kitchen; plus-room/study; garage with workshop & storage!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40297110
Dec 13, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Oct 25, 2007
Price Changed
*
Sep 17, 2007
Listed
*
Public Records
Jun 12, 1996
Sold
$280,000
$181/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,551 (+5.2%)
$168,258 + $392,604
$560,862
2024
$9,078 (−4.0%)
$168,258 + $392,604
$560,862
2023
$9,457 (+3.0%)
$164,959 + $384,907
$549,866
2022
$9,180 (+4.8%)
$158,554 + $369,962
$528,516
2021
$8,758 (−38.1%)
$158,554 + $369,962
$528,516
2020
$14,154 (+3.4%)
$155,446 + $362,711
$518,157
2019
$13,683 (+2.3%)
$279,230 + $651,537
$930,767
2018
$13,378 (+3.9%)
$273,757 + $638,766
$912,523
2017
$12,882 (+2.0%)
$263,129 + $613,968
$877,097
2016
$12,631 (−0.4%)
$263,129 + $613,968
$877,097
2015
$12,678 (−0.1%)
$257,970 + $601,930
$859,900
2014
$12,691 (+6.1%)
$249,121 + $581,283
$830,404
2013
$11,959 (+2.4%)
$249,121 + $581,283
$830,404
2012
$11,680 (−0.6%)
$232,500 + $542,500
$775,000
2011
$11,756 (+1.8%)
$232,500 + $542,500
$775,000
2010
$11,546 (−0.9%)
$232,500 + $542,500
$775,000
2009
$11,649 (+94.9%)
$232,500 + $542,500
$775,000
2008
$5,976
$232,500 + $542,500
$775,000
Tax history for 545 Panoramic Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,551 (+5.2%)
$168,258 + $392,604
$560,862
2024
$9,078 (−4.0%)
$168,258 + $392,604
$560,862
2023
$9,457 (+3.0%)
$164,959 + $384,907
$549,866
2022
$9,180 (+4.8%)
$158,554 + $369,962
$528,516
2021
$8,758 (−38.1%)
$158,554 + $369,962
$528,516
2020
$14,154 (+3.4%)
$155,446 + $362,711
$518,157
2019
$13,683 (+2.3%)
$279,230 + $651,537
$930,767
2018
$13,378 (+3.9%)
$273,757 + $638,766
$912,523
2017
$12,882 (+2.0%)
$263,129 + $613,968
$877,097
2016
$12,631 (−0.4%)
$263,129 + $613,968
$877,097
2015
$12,678 (−0.1%)
$257,970 + $601,930
$859,900
2014
$12,691 (+6.1%)
$249,121 + $581,283
$830,404
2013
$11,959 (+2.4%)
$249,121 + $581,283
$830,404
2012
$11,680 (−0.6%)
$232,500 + $542,500
$775,000
2011
$11,756 (+1.8%)
$232,500 + $542,500
$775,000
2010
$11,546 (−0.9%)
$232,500 + $542,500
$775,000
2009
$11,649 (+94.9%)
$232,500 + $542,500
$775,000
2008
$5,976
$232,500 + $542,500
$775,000
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,379
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
048H770407801
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
RH-2
S-9
Hillside Residential - 2 Zone
The intent of the RH-2 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance areas for single-family living on lots of at least 25,000 sq ft, and is appropriate in portions of the Oakland Hills.
Zone overlays
Fire Safety Protection Combining Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Other
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tub, Updated Baths
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