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$2,700,000
● House - Off Market

1211 Bonita Ave

Berkeley, CA 94709
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
2,300 Ft²
$8,323
Est. Monthly

About This Property

In a lush setting of Japanese maples and bamboo, just moments from Monterey Market and Solano Avenue, lies a 3 ++ bedroom home that defies convention and captures the soul. Built in 1903 and reimagined in the 1930s by architect Carr Jones as his personal residence, it is a sculptural sanctuary filled with artistry and atmosphere.  Though located in one of Berkeley's most vibrant neighborhoods, the grounds feel like a secluded woodland, with natural pathways, dappled light, and the hush of trees. Jones' legacy lives in the details-a tiny cathedral window, hand-hammered ironwork, and a Dutch door. Skylights flood the open interior with sun, including a dramatic round skylight above the show-stopping kitchen. Brilliant blue enameled lava stone countertops and a tree trunk column anchor the space. The primary suite's near-glass roof invites moonlight in, while whimsical tilework spills from bathroom to bedroom.  Beyond the main house, a Carr Jones–crafted cottage charms with mosaic detail throughout. Above it, a treehouse-like office perches among the trees, and a separate studio with 220 wiring awaits your next creation.  This is a rare and romantic retreat for artists, nature lovers, and dreamers-an unforgettable home filled with light, texture, and soul.
Unit Size
2,300 Ft²
Days on Market
47 days
Land Size
0.12 acres
Price per sqft
$737
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1903

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Last updated: 2 years ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41095348)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 16, 2025 Sold
Sold
Apr 30, 2025 Listed by BERKELEY HILLS REALTY $1,695,000
Listed by BERKELEY HILLS REALTY

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1903
  • Effective Year Built: 1920
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 28
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,400
  • Total Building Area: 1,951
  • Gross Building Area: 1,951
  • Building Area: 1,951
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,951
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BERRYMAN
  • Land Acres: 0000000124
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 2100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00026 BLK: AR: 0060 PAGE: 2450

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 421700

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2-B4
  • Parcel: 60-2450-26
  • Block: 6
  • Lot: 12
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.8848
  • Longitude: -122.273

    Address

  • Full Address: 1211 Bonita Ave
  • Address - House Number: 1211
  • Address - Street Name: Bonita
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C041
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1922
  • Zip Code: 94709

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,483,220
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2011
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 73
  • Final Value: 1,853,245
  • High Value: 2,226,039
  • Low Value: 1,480,452

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $941,120
  • Assessed Land Value: $281,882
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $666,238

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Nov 13, 2001
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Nov 16, 2001
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2001447023
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The property at 1211 Bonita Avenue was built in 1903 and last sold on Nov 13, 2001 for $675,000.
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