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Garrick Yan

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Listed by Alex Michas • Compass

$ 1,698,000

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661 Woodmont Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,690 SqFt

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Sun Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Wed Aug 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Thu Aug 06, 9:30am - 12:00pm

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,690 sqft

Price per Sqft $631

Subdivision Berkeley Hills

MLS Listing ID 41143834

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1924

Lot Size 0.413 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Bridge AOR

Property Description

Hidden behind mature hedges on a nearly 20,000-square-foot street-to-street parcel, the home reveals itself gradually. Sweeping views stretch across Tilden Park, while birdsong and remarkable quiet create a sense of peaceful seclusion. The grounds have matured over generations. A century-old giant sequoia, stately beech, and magnificent Deodar cedar anchor the property, their towering canopies creating an extraordinary sense of permanence. Below, a broad brick terrace invites long outdoor dinners and easy entertaining, overlooking the lawn where generations of neighborhood children have played on the beloved wide turf slide while parents gathered on the patio above. The architecture is timeless and enjoying a well-deserved revival. Open the front door and the house feels immediately familiar. The warmth and romance of the English countryside blend effortlessly with generous windows, natural materials, and a seamless connection to the outdoors. The result feels as relevant today as ever. Its sprawling single-level floor plan is both inviting and highly livable. Rooms flow naturally from one to the next, equally suited for everyday living and gracious entertaining. A fourth bedroom and adjoining bath are thoughtfully positioned apart from the main living spaces, offering flexibility for guests, extended family, or a private suite. Inside, old-growth redwood paneling has developed a rich warmth, complemented by vintage brass hardware and beautifully preserved architectural details. Throughout the home, exceptional craftsmanship and enduring materials create an atmosphere of authenticity that is increasingly rare. Just moments away, the Woodmont Neighborhood Swim Club offers one of the Berkeley Hills' most treasured traditions: a place where neighbors gather, children spend long summer days by the pool, and community still feels wonderfully personal. Few homes offer this combination of privacy, sweeping views, and extraordinary grounds. Nearly half an acre of mature landscape creates the feeling of a private park, just minutes from the cultural heart of Berkeley. More than a home in the Berkeley Hills, this is a property deeply rooted in its landscape, where timeless architecture, magnificent trees, and exceptional tranquility come together in rare harmony. BESO score is 1.

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Interior

Heating Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant

Cooling No Air Conditioning

Flooring Concrete, Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Double Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Sink

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Level, Back Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear

Story 1

Water Public

Architectural Style Cottage

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Garrick Yan

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