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$1,510,000
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1143 KEITH AVE

Berkeley, CA 94708
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths
square feet
3,011 Ft²
$2,201,257
RealtyHop Estimate
57.80%
Since Sep 1, 2015
CA-San Francisco
Primary Model

About This Property

Feels like a "Golden Era" Hollywood house. Storybook/Spanish Revival loaded with charm, character and atmosphere. Romantic and quirky, the architecture is reminiscent of W. R.Yelland who designed Normandy Village. Great light, gorgeous views, dramatic LR, wonderful interesting spaces.
Unit Size
3,011 Ft²
Days on Market
93 days
Land Size
0.15 acres
Price per sqft
$463
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1927

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Last updated: 4 months ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40699637)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 29, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jul 3, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Jun 10, 2025 Listed by The Agency $2,395,000
Listed by The Agency
Rare Storybook/Spanish Revival home built in 1927, exuding timeless charm and architectural character. Inspired by William Rayond Yelland's Normandy village on spruce Street, this romantic Berkeley gem is thoughtfully designed to capture sweeping Bay views and blend indoor/outdoor living. Nestled among amature gardens the property is a tranquil oasis. The main residence features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus an additional bedroom and bath with a private entrance -ideal for guest or extended family. The primary suite includes a luxurious bath with a walk-in shower and direct access to sun-drenched garden with fountains and a relaxing hot tub just off the redesigned kitchen. The grand living room showcases a fireplace and a large picture window framing breathtaking vies. Throughout the home period details, charming nooks, and original character evoke a sense of timeless elegance. A detached cottage offers the perfect space for an art or yoga studio, Garage can be converted back to fit 2 cars. Rich in history the home was once frequented by Gregory Peck, a close friend of the original owner's mother, who studied at UC Berkeley. A true one-of-a kind Berkeley treasure. Minutes to Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, parks, trails, top rated schools and SF.
Apr 4, 2025 Listed $2,295,000
Listed
Welcome to 1143 Keith Avenue—a rare Storybook/Spanish Revival home built in 1927, exuding timeless charm and architectural character. Inspired by William Raymond Yelland’s Normandy Village on Spruce Street, this romantic Berkeley gem is thoughtfully designed to capture sweeping Bay views and blend indoor/outdoor living. Nestled among mature gardens, the property is a tranquil oasis. The main residence features four bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus an additional bedroom and bath with a private entrance—ideal for guests or extended family. The primary suite includes a luxurious bath with a walk-in shower and direct access to sun-drenched gardens with fountains and a relaxing hot tub just off the redesigned kitchen.The grand living room showcases a fireplace and a large picture window framing breathtaking views. Throughout the home, period details, charming nooks, and original character evoke a sense of timeless elegance.A detached cottage offers the perfect space for an art or yoga studio, Garage can be converted back to fit 2 cars. Rich in history, the home was once frequented by Gregory Peck, a close friend of the original owner’s mother, who studied at UC Berkeley.Truly, a one-of-a-kind Berkeley treasure. Minutes to SF, Downtown Berkeley and East Bay Parks. Views: Downtown
Aug 19, 2015 Sold
Sold
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Fireplace
With View

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1927
  • Effective Year Built: 1945
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 16
  • Exterior Walls Type: 12
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 69

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6,750
  • Total Building Area: 3,011
  • Building Area: 3,011
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 6
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,011
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: CRAGMONT
  • Land Acres: 0000000155
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00057 BLK: AR: 0063 PAGE: 2986

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 421500

Zoning

  • Zoning: R1

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2-C3
  • Parcel: 63-2986-57
  • Block: 3
  • Lot: 18
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.8884
  • Longitude: -122.26

    Address

  • Full Address: 1143 Keith Ave
  • Address - House Number: 1143
  • Address - Street Name: Keith
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C091
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1606
  • Zip Code: 94708

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $3,259,058
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.207
  • Valuation Date: Aug 23, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 2,314,725
  • High Value: 2,794,028
  • Low Value: 1,835,422

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,237,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $673,200
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,570,800

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 19, 2020
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 10, 2020
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2020161886
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 19, 2015
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Aug 18, 2015
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,510,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1143 Keith Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 1143 Keith Avenue was built in 1927 and last sold on Jun 19, 2020 for $2,200,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1143 Keith Avenue is $2,348,053.
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