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$ 1,895,000

Est. payment | -/mo

4 Beds

5 Baths

2,680 SqFt

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$ 1,895,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save Virtual Tour

4 Beds

5 Baths

2,680 SqFt

Open House

Thu Nov 05, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Sat Nov 07, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Sat Nov 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,680 sqft

Price per Sqft $707

Subdivision North Berkeley

MLS Listing ID 41152909

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1952

Lot Size 0.388 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Tucked away at the end of a long driveway, almost entirely hidden from the street, 1245 Glen Avenue offers a rare opportunity to experience North Berkeley from a different perspective. Set on approximately 17,000 square feet of lush, secluded grounds adjoining the historic Berkeley Rose Garden, this distinctive 1952 residence combines exceptional privacy, expansive outdoor living, and a fascinating connection to Berkeley's architectural and cultural history. The property unfolds as a private retreat, with mature trees, richly planted gardens, a swimming pool, cabana, and inviting patios. A tiled deck overlooks the Rose Garden's celebrated terraces, creating a setting that feels worlds away from the city, yet remains close to North Berkeley's shops, restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions. The main living level features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, with an understated character reflecting the home's mid-century origins. Natural light and garden views enhance the living spaces, while the surrounding grounds invite relaxation and entertaining. A separately accessed lower level offers additional living space with a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. For more than four decades, the property was home to UC Berkeley professor Julian Boyd and his family. His son, noted modernist designer Michael Boyd, grew up here and is credited with designing the landscape, creating a compelling relationship between the private gardens and the historic Rose Garden next door. Since 2017, the current owners have invested substantially in essential infrastructure, including electrical upgrades, underground utilities, solar panels with Tesla battery storage, updated heating systems, a replacement sewer lateral, and pool improvements. These investments provide a valuable foundation for the next owner's vision, while the interiors offer opportunities for personalization. With its extraordinary privacy, generous grounds, poolside living, distinctive history, and proximity to the best of North Berkeley, 1245 Glen Avenue is a secluded sanctuary woven into the landscape and history of one of Berkeley's most beloved neighborhoods. Home Energy Score = 10

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Rooms

Other Rooms Barn(s)

Interior

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Concrete, Vinyl, Wood

Fireplaces Type Den, Family Room, Gas Starter

Fireplace Yes

Exterior

Parking Features Covered, Carport, Garage, Off Street

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Pool Electric Heat

Roof Type Shingle

Porch Front Porch, Porch

Total Parking Spaces 4

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Sloped Down, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers On Side, Street Level

Story Two

Entry Level Two

Architectural Style Modern

Level or Stories Two

Additional Building Barn(s)

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 60246538

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange

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Listed by Megan Micco COMPASS #01930373

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Named for our son. Built for your family. The Brandon Drew Group is a family-run mortgage firm in Rancho Cucamonga, California, named in memory of Robert and Colleen Olivas's son Brandon Drew. What started as a way to honor him became a calling — to make sure every family who walks through our door is treated with the same patience, honesty, and care we wish for our own. The story behind the name →

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1245 Glen Ave Berkeley, CA 94708