A spectacular rebuild in the Berkeley Hills, where mid-century lines meet warm Scandinavian minimalism. The 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom main house is paired with a two-level ADU with its own kitchen and bath, creating a rare, beautifully executed compound. Vaulted ceilings set the tone, while skylights throughout pull in a wash of natural light, animating the home from morning to dusk. A custom kitchen anchors the plan, outfitted with an induction range and Fisher & Paykel refrigerator and dishwashers, flowing seamlessly into dining and living spaces designed for both ease and occasion. Glass does the heavy lifting. The sunken living room, bedrooms, and ADU open wide to decks and curated outdoor spaces, including a fully retracting LaCantina door in the ADU. The effect is fluid indoor-outdoor living with just enough separation to feel intentional. The primary suite is pure calm, with artisan wood-paneled walls, canyon views, and direct deck access. Two of the main-house bathrooms feature custom Kerf vanities, adding a layer of tailored design. Nearly every surface has been reimagined, with solar, A/C, a heat pump water heater, and EV charging delivering serious efficiency. Set on a tucked-away cul-de-sac, the home is a sanctuary, with layered outdoor living, new redwood fencing, and a finished garage with epoxy floors and storage. The ADU offers an upstairs office, while the lower level is designed for maximum flexibility, featuring ingeniously crafted custom storage with a Murphy bed, concealed TV, and pull-out desk that allows the space to shift effortlessly from living to work to guest retreat. Private, sophisticated, and crafted with care, this is a home that lives as beautifully as it looks. 10 out of 10 home energy score.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,157Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Roxanna Ahlbach•DRE #02000963• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Anastasia Levitansky•DRE #02163613• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Est. $5,093 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 655 Vistamont Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 3, 2026
Sold
$2,809,000
$1,157/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41133683
Jun 3, 2026
Sold
$2,808,655
$1,157/sq ft
May 21, 2026
Pending
—
May 6, 2026
Listed
$1,695,000
$698/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40864609
Jun 28, 2019
Sold
$1,300,000
$535/sq ft
Jun 28, 2019
Sold
$1,300,000
$535/sq ft
May 16, 2019
Pending
—
May 8, 2019
Listed
$989,000
$407/sq ft
May 8, 2019
Listed
$989,000
$407/sq ft
+34
655 Vistamont is all things mid-century, from the built-ins found throughout, to the grooved wood cabinets in the kitchen and the hip original light xtures that still remain in most of the home. This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, garden and patio spaces in both the front and rear yards and a bright split-level living room and bonus space that is perfect for a media or family room. The home is set in the peaceful Berkeley Hills yet remains close to Solano Avenue, Gourmet Ghetto and Northbrae shops, parks and transit.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,205 (+12.5%)
$529,862 + $1,088,287
$1,618,149
2024
$22,396 (+7.1%)
$529,862 + $1,088,287
$1,618,149
2023
$20,918 (+0.9%)
$519,474 + $985,244
$1,504,718
2022
$20,740 (−0.4%)
$499,305 + $867,215
$1,366,520
2021
$20,814 (+4.4%)
$499,305 + $867,215
$1,366,520
2020
$19,942 (+320.1%)
$489,516 + $850,212
$1,339,728
2019
$4,747 (+16.8%)
$484,500 + $841,500
$1,326,000
2018
$4,062 (+4.4%)
$55,167 + $47,914
$103,081
2017
$3,889 (+7.0%)
$53,025 + $46,054
$99,079
2016
$3,636 (+2.1%)
$53,025 + $46,054
$99,079
2015
$3,561 (+3.8%)
$51,986 + $45,151
$97,137
2014
$3,429 (+6.2%)
$50,202 + $43,601
$93,803
2013
$3,230 (+3.2%)
$50,202 + $43,601
$93,803
2012
$3,130 (+3.7%)
$49,975 + $43,405
$93,380
2011
$3,018 (+0.4%)
$48,995 + $42,554
$91,549
2010
$3,005 (+0.6%)
$48,035 + $41,719
$89,754
2009
$2,988 (+9.6%)
$47,676 + $41,408
$89,084
2008
$2,728
$47,789 + $41,506
$89,295
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
1,875
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
063 311006900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 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
Mar 2, 2023 • Active
Pre-app
ADU
Mar 31, 2021 • Final
Minor
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system and energy storage systems on a residential building.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, Cement Siding, Concrete
Building Area Total: 2,428
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Storage, Low Maintenance
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 2428
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1947
Has ADU
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 6000
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Cooling: Heat Pump
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,875
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Alameda County
APN: 063 311006900
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cragmont Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
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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
5 days above 89° expected this year, 11 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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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Berkeley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.37M – $2.86M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.