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1985 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

  • $2,031,000

    Last sold 05/27/2023 for $1.75M

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 4,083

    Sqft ($429/Sqft)

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About 1985 Tunnel Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1996
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 9,334 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
Welcome to 1985 Tunnel Road - THE Saxophone House! Secluded in Berkeley Claremont Hill, this Tunnel Road Castle designed by Ace Architects is a stunning piece of art featuring some of the most whimsical looks. Built in 1996 for an amateur jazz player, you will appreciate the details throughout this home by its magnificent and magical presence, the swirling golden staircases, captivating curved balconies with treble-clef railings, and the massive striking saxophone towers. With over 4,000 sq ft of living space, currently being used as a 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths mansion, with a separate au pair room, sitting on nearly 10,000 sq ft lot, this three stories atrium-like building has plenty of space to entertain with sweeping canyon views from the picturesque windows, gourmet kitchen with sub-zero refrigerator, gleaming hardwood floor, cozy fireplace, game room from a converted garage, a luxurious primary suite on the entire third level with symmetrical aesthetics, custom-built circular bed, 2 walk-in closets, an elegant primary bath with double sinks, sunken jetted tub, and incredible views of the Claremont Hill off multiple balconies. Can you see yourself hosting a grand party in this castle or enjoying the incredible sunset view from the deck? A must see to appreciate.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Derek Han
Listing Office - BHG Reliance Partners
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#41024609 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 35 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Zoned
Levels/Style Three Or More Stories, 3, Contemporary
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 4083
Virtual Tour N/A
Lot Size (SqFt) 9334
Lot Size (Acres) 0.21
Year Built 1996
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 3
# Partial Baths 1
# Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 7
Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Kitchen Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Island, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Exterior
Foundation Raised
Roof Tar/Gravel
Construction Stucco
# Garage Spaces 3
Parking Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street
Lot Description Regular
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Thermostat
Electricity Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
View Hills
County Alameda
Subdivision Claremont Hills
Directions See Google Map
APN 48H7621104
$2.03M
Range: $1.7M-$2.35M
Last 30 days 
  • May 2023
    mls logo MLS # 41024609
  • May 27, 2023 Sold
    $1,750,000 (-12.4%)
  • May 4, 2023 Pending
  • Apr 19, 2023 Listed
    $1,997,000
  • Apr 19, 2023 Listed
    $1,997,000 (+35.0%)
  • Mar 2020
    mls logo MLS # 40876043
  • Mar 3, 2020 Sold-Reo
    $1,479,000 (-1.1%)
  • Jan 30, 2020 Pending-Reo
  • Jan 14, 2020 Price Change-Reo
    $1,495,000 (-6.3%)
  • Nov 5, 2019 Price Change-Reo
    $1,595,000 (-3.0%)
  • Sep 23, 2019 Price Change-Reo
    $1,645,000 (-2.9%)
  • Sep 11, 2019 Price Change-Reo
    $1,695,000 (-5.6%)
  • Aug 21, 2019 Price Change-Reo
    $1,795,000 (-5.3%)
  • Jul 26, 2019 Listed
    $1,895,000 (+125.1%)
  • Jun 2012
    mls logo MLS # 40549161
  • Jun 27, 2012 Sold
    $842,000 (-0.8%)
  • Oct 27, 2011 Listed
    $849,000 (+51.6%)
  • Mar 2011
    mls logo MLS # 40451774
  • Mar 18, 2011 Sold-Short Sale
    $560,000 (-6.5%)
  • Feb 19, 2010 Listed
    $599,000
  • 1985 Tunnel Rd
    $1.75M
  • Claremont Elmwood
    $1.29M -18% y/y
  • 94705
    $1.79M +2% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $998K -9% y/y
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