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198 Bret Harte Road

Berkeley, CA 94708

Name: Open House: 2pm-4pm
Start: 2025-07-13T14:00:00
End: 2025-07-13T16:00:00
Location: 198 Bret Harte Road

3 beds
3 baths
2,063 sqft
5,076 sqft lot
$627 per sqft
1926 build
– on site

Exquisite design and modern comforts await in this completely reimagined, level-in 3+BD/2.5BA in the lower Berkeley Hills. This elegant 2036 SQFT home features a hybrid of elegant and playful upgrades and stunning original details. Step into the open floor plan with a living room boasting a coffered ceiling, fireplace with 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 with the original copper hardware. The family room’s French doors open onto a deck for indoor/outdoor living. The stunning two-level primary suite offers a soaring ceiling, spiral staircase to a sleeping loft, peek-a-boo bridge views, two large closets, and a gorgeous ensuite bath with dual vanity. Another bedroom enjoys garden views with a chic modern hall bath with heated floors and bench. A third bedroom features custom shelving, a half bath and dedicated doors to the garden. Relax in the lovely outdoors with 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 three local parks and the world-class amenities of North Berkeley.

Listing courtesy of BRIDGE / KW Advisors East Bay

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 10, 2025 •

MLS# 41104147 —

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Saturday, 7/12
2pm-4pm
Sunday, 7/13
2pm-4pm

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The Building

Year Built:

1926
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Stucco
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Roof:

Shingle
Stories:

2
Levels:

Two Story
Window Features:

Skylight(s)
Security Features:

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Building Area Total:

2063
Building Area Source:

Measured
Basement:

true

Interior

Interior Features:

Dining Area
Kitchen Features:

Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
Flooring:

Hardwood
Rooms Total:

7
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2063
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Location

Directions:

Cragmont to Bret Harte

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Existing
Exterior Features:

Garden
Parcel Number:

63298512
Lot Features:

Sloped Down
Lot Size Area:

0.12
Lot Size Acres:

0.12
Lot Size SqFt:

5076
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Fencing:

Fenced

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Partial Baths:

1
Bath Includes:

Solid Surface
Bath Includes:

Shower Over Tub

The Listing

Listing Terms:

Cash
Virtual Tour URL Branded:

https://thegundermangroup.com/property/198-bret-harte-road-berkeley/
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=GBLUdRTcaBy
Special Listing Conditions:

Standard

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Electric:

No Solar

Appliances

Appliances:

Electric Range
Laundry Features:

Hookups Only

Schools

High School District:

Berkeley (510) 644-6150

The Community

Subdivision Name:

BERKELEY HILLS
Association:

false
Pool Private:

false
Pool Features:

None

Parking

Garage:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Off Street

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,295,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,934
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$356
Utilities	$217 See report
Total	$7,507/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/9/25 Jul 9, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIDGE	$1,295,000

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This house located in Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA 94708 is currently for sale for $1,295,000. 198 Bret Harte Road is a 2,063 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 2 days. 198 Bret Harte Road is in the Berkeley Hills neighborhood of Berkeley and has a WalkScore® of 33, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Oxford Elementary School, Berkeley High School, Cragmont Elementary School, Malcolm X Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Berkeley Arts Magnet, and Washington Elementary School.

Listing courtesy of KW Advisors East Bay

Listing Courtesy of: BRIDGE, data current as of 23:29 on Jul 11.

© bridgeMLS, CCAR MLS, and Bay East MLS 2025. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS or CCAR MLS or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website.

198 Bret Harte Road

Berkeley, CA 94708