See Home Value
$1,700,000
● House - Off Market

8 Mosswood Rd

Berkeley, CA 94704
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
2,059 Ft²
$7,832
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Perched above the UC Berkeley campus, Auspicious #8 offers breathtaking panoramas of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and the expansive bay. Nestled on lower Panoramic Hill, this home provides seamless access to hiking trails, Strawberry Canyon, UC Berkeley campus and the vibrant Elmwood and Downtown Berkeley districts.  Originally constructed in the 1920s and thoughtfully updated throughout the years, the residence stands as a tribute to historic preservation and modern renewal. It is situated within a prestigious historic neighborhood, surrounded by the architectural masterpieces of Julia Morgan, Maybeck, William Wurster and Walter Steilberg.The multi-level interior features four bedrooms and two and a half baths, meticulously designed for both functionality and flexibility. Outside, a beautifully landscaped rear garden serves as a tranquil sanctuary, perfect for escaping the urban energy of downtown. Under a canopy of mature redwoods, you will find fragrant ferns, flowering perennials, a spacious patio, and a detached cedar-sided craft studio. This is a property to truly cherish.   Experience the serenity of being above it all while remaining within walking distance of the world-renowned university and everything Berkeley has to offer. BESO SCORE 2
Unit Size
2,059 Ft²
Days on Market
54 days
Land Size
0.12 acres
Price per sqft
$775
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1925

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Last updated: 4 months ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41135708)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 20, 2026 Sold
Sold
Jun 29, 2026 In contract -
In contract
May 27, 2026 Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc. $1,595,000
Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc.

Property Highlights

Garage
Fireplace
With View

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Effective Year Built: 1943
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 58
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 350
  • Living Units: 1
  • 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: 5,311
  • Total Building Area: 1,966
  • Building Area: 1,966
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,966
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: UNIVESITY HILL
  • Land Acres: 0000000122
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00003 BLK: 0047 AR: 0055 PAGE: 1862

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 422700

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2-D7
  • Parcel: 55-1862-47-3
  • Lot: 16
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.8695
  • Longitude: -122.249

    Address

  • Full Address: 8 Mosswood Rd
  • Address - House Number: 8
  • Address - Street Name: Mosswood
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C047
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1820
  • Zip Code: 94704

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,735,422
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1967
  • Valuation Date: Feb 14, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 73
  • Final Value: 1,899,120
  • High Value: 2,272,825
  • Low Value: 1,525,416

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,156,850
  • Assessed Land Value: $349,155
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $814,695

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 14, 2012
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 20, 2012
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2012271816
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 19, 1999
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Mar 12, 1999
  • Previous Sale Amount: $515,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 8 Mosswood Road built and last sold?
The property at 8 Mosswood Road was built in 1925 and last sold on Aug 14, 2012 for $1,002,727.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 8 Mosswood Road is $1,610,950.
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