Address
948 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley, CA
Price
$ 1,495,000
Property Attributes
- ID#41146249
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Pending
- CountyAlameda
- CityBerkeley
- NeighborhoodBerkeley Hills
- Zip94708
- StyleMediterranean
- Year Built1930
- Price$ 1,495,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2816
- Lot Size0.12 Acres
Data Source:
Bay East MLS, CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS
Property Description
Hidden behind classic villa walls, an unexpected, expansive experience awaits: an iconic, panoramic 3-bridge view that stretches from the south bay and up over the Marin headlands to Mt. Tam. With the first step into the sun-drenched courtyard, you arrive somewhere else entirely. A sliver of light between the main house and the detached 2-story garage offers a narrow glimpse of blue water and city skyline. The kind of peek-through view you might catch between villas on a Mediterranean hillside. Inside, the foyer opens to the main staircase, and leads into the large sunken living room, where the house really begins to reveal itself. Nearly an entire wall of glass opens seamlessly onto a large viewing deck, an extraordinary setting where the term indoor-outdoor living doesn’t quite capture the moment. As dramatic as the sky tends to be on a tangerine sunset evening, the feeling of the home is relaxed, lived-in, inviting. Doors left open, something cooking in the kitchen, deciding between lounging in the sunny courtyard or any one of the multiple outdoor spaces. With a white stucco exterior, aegean blue-trimmed windows, and a signature terra-cotta tile roof, this gracious 3BR, 3BA, 2816sf home has unmistakable Mediterranean character and a gracious layout that expands over 2 structures and multiple levels. Every part of the home is designed around the view. The main house begins level-in from the courtyard and opens to a foyer, the large living room, and dining room with the main deck just through the glass doors. The charming eat-in kitchen opens through a dutch door to the courtyard for morning coffee or afternoon siestas. Up the main staircase, an en suite bedroom soaks up the views, and a second bedroom is quiet and spacious. From the main floor, you go down to the lower level where a wonderfully private primary or guest suite opens up. With a sunroom, its own deck, and an exterior entrance gives flexibility of use and separation from the rest of the home. The 2-story garage has easy access at street level, and interior access from the garage to the courtyard to the main house is almost seamless. The upper level of the detached garage has a full bathroom, a flex space, and a downstairs bonus room with separate entrance. Future expansion possibilities are endless - think ADU, gym, music room, home office, or guest house covered in blooming bougainvillea. Outside, multiple terraces and a garden cascading down the hillside await. HES 4.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed $1,495,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2816 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | None |
| Utilities | Internet Available,Individual Electric Meter,Individual Gas Meter |
| Roof | Tile |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Electric Range,Plumbed For Ice Maker,Oven,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer,Gas Water Heater,ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Architectural Style | Mediterranean |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Stucco,Vinyl Siding |
| Pets Allowed | Unknown |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Electric | No Solar,220 Volts in Kitchen |
| View | Bay,Bay Bridge,City Lights,Downtown,Golden Gate Bridge,Panoramic,San Francisco,Bridge(s),City,Mt Tamalpais |
| Stories Count | 3 |
| Levels | Three or More Stories |
| Property Subtype | Detached |
| County | Alameda |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Subdivision Name | Berkeley Hills |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Other Structures | Shed(s) |
| Total Rooms | 9 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Pending |
| Directions | Marin>Hilldale |
| City | Berkeley |
| MLS Area | Listing |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 5248 |
| Property Condition | Existing |
| Standard Status | Pending |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Music Room,Office,Storage,Unfinished Room,Workshop,Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Nook,Pantry,Updated Kitchen,Wet Bar |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Hardwood,Laminate,Tile |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Family Room,Gas |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | false |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Window Coverings |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | 220 Volt Outlet,Dryer,In Basement,In Garage,Washer,Inside Room,Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Kitchen Features | 220 Volt Outlet,Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Nook,Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Eat-in Kitchen,Electric Range/Cooktop,Disposal,Ice Maker Hookup,Kitchen Island,Oven Built-in,Pantry,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen,Wet Bar |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Back Yard,Terraced Down,Entry Gate,Garden,Landscape Back |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Partial |
| Parking Features | Detached,Garage Door Opener |
| Lot Features | Sloped Down,Landscaped |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 5248 |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Building Area Total | 2816 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.12 |
| Other Equipment | DSL/Modem Line |
| ADU Y/N | false |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 94708
Price
Year Built
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