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1705 La Loma Ave

Berkeley, CA 94709
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
4,905 Ft²
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About This Property

Magical views from this rare Berkeley masterpiece, the historic Rees House beautifully blends iconic architect Bernard Maybeck's interpretation of a Swiss Chalet with modern luxury. Built in 1906 and honored with a 1991 BAHA Restoration and Renovation Award, the home features exquisite craftsmanship, dramatic balconies, generous eaves, a gabled roof, and panoramic Bay views. The private third-floor primary retreat includes a lounge, dressing room, renovated bath, balcony, and breathtaking views. Four additional bedrooms with lovely views are arranged for flexible use on the second level. Spectacular tiered gardens offer entertaining terraces, a koi pond, hot tub, and fruit orchard. A striking two-story detached studio or guest house strikes a distinctly modern tone that complements the main house. Privately set on a large lot near UC Berkeley, with garage and off-street parking for several cars, this property is a true Berkeley treasure. HOME ENERGY SCORE 1. Views:  Downtown
Unit Size
4,905 Ft²
Days on Market
32 days
Land Size
0.24 acres
Price per sqft
$1,182
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1935

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Last updated: 4 days ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41149040)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 14, 2026 Price Decreased $5,800,000
↓ $450K (7.2%)
Price Decreased
Sep 22, 2026 Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc. $6,250,000
Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc.

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
With View
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Parking Features: Covered, Garage, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 4
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Flooring Type: Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 4905
Architectural Style: Custom
Year Built: 1906
Builder Name: Bernard Maybeck
Builder Model: Swiss Chalet
Levels: Three Or More
Other Structures: Guest House
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden
Lot Size Area: 10500
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.241
Lot Size Square Feet: 10500
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Forced Air

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1935
  • Effective Year Built: 1935
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 5
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 36
  • Exterior Walls Type: 12
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Living Units: 2
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 8
  • Basement Area: 670
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 69

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10,500
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,050
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,000
  • Total Building Area: 4,751
  • Gross Building Area: 670
  • Building Area: 4,081
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 4,081
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: DALES SENIC PARK
  • Land Acres: 0000000241
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1102
  • County Land Use Code: 2600
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00001 BLK: 0001 AR: 0058 PAGE: 2207

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 422500

Zoning

  • Zoning: R2AH

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2-C5
  • Parcel: 58-2207-1-1
  • Block: 23
  • Lot: 4&5
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.8781
  • Longitude: -122.257

    Address

  • Full Address: 1705 La Loma Ave
  • Address - House Number: 1705
  • Address - Street Name: La Loma
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C039
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1017
  • Zip Code: 94709

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $3,649,896
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2011
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 73
  • Final Value: 2,509,420
  • High Value: 3,014,208
  • Low Value: 2,004,633

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,271,667
  • Assessed Land Value: $678,836
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,599,831

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Apr 21, 2004
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 30, 2004
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2004187645

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: FIX
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1705 La Loma Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 1705 La Loma Avenue was built in 1935 and last sold on Apr 21, 2004 for $1,689,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1705 La Loma Avenue is $5,858,000.
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