8 Mosswood Rd, Berkeley, CA 94704
- $1,700,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,059
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $1,700,000
- List Price
- $1,595,000
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 41135708
- Closing Date
- Jul 20, 2026
- Year Built
- 1925
- Property Type
- Detached
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,059
- Lot Size
- 5,311
- Acres
- 0.12
- County
- Alameda
- Subdivision
- Berkeley Hills
Property Description
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
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Additional Information
- Style
- Traditional
- Stories
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Exterior
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplace Features
- Gas Starter, Living Room
- Flooring
- Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Kitchen Features
- Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
- Laundry Features
- Dryer, Washer
- Lot Description
- Sloped Up, Back Yard, Landscaped, Flag Lot
- Total Number of Rooms
- 7
- Parking Features
- Detached
- Pool Type
- None
- Roof
- Composition Shingles
- View
- Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
- Water Sewer
- Public
- Elementary School
- Berkeley (510) 644-6150
- High School
- Berkeley (510) 644-6150
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Listing courtesy of Laura Arechiga from The Grubb Co. Inc.. 510-701-5188
Selling Office: Compass.
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