25 Live Oak Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

$2,650,000
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
4,511 sqft
0.2 acres
$587 / sqft
House

Property details

About 25 Live Oak Rd

Experience the pinnacle of Bay Area living in this spacious and impeccably designed home, offering breathtaking views of San Francisco, the Bay Bridge, and beyond. Located on a serene, private and secure cul-de-sac, this 4511 sf, 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath residence on a nearly .25-acre lot, blends indoor luxury with outdoor splendor. With soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and an abundance of natural light, the home exudes quiet sophistication. The thoughtful layout includes a formal living room, formal dining room, and an open-concept gourmet kitchen that flows seamlessly into the family room, ideal for entertaining both indoors and out with access to the deck. Upstairs features a huge primary suite with a private deck, two bedrooms, full bath and a laundry room. Downstairs you will find two additional bedrooms, full bath and a spacious media room/family room with access to the yard. Additional highlights include a dedicated office, the European style front courtyard with a fountain and the flat grassy backyard area creating an effortless connection to the outdoors. Top-of-the-line upgrades include new Marvin windows, Smart Home System, whole house gas generator, EV charger, electronic shades, two HVAC systems and a new 119-gallon 199,000 BTU water heater.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size4,511 sqft
Lot size0.2242 Acres
Year built2000
ParkingGarage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #41084192
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Starter, Living Room
ViewBridge(s), City Lights

Summary

  • MLS Number: 41084192
  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • Office Name: Village Associates Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (925) 254-0505
  • Listing Agent: Ann Sharf

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 31, 2016
Home Sold
$1,955,000
Dec 18, 1997
Home Sold
$250,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$2,268,894$32,300
2023$2,224,417$32,300
2022$2,180,801$31,775
2021$2,138,045$30,958
2020$2,116,130$30,627
2019$2,074,645$29,166
2018$2,033,981$28,163
2017$1,994,100$28,163

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

John Muir Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

2955 Claremont Ave

7

Chabot Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

6686 Chabot Rd

6

Emerson Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

2800 Forest Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $170,752. The most common annual income of people living in Berkeley, CA is between $100k-200k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

6%
<35k
17%
35k-100k
41%
100k-200k
36%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

43%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
37%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
22%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Brooks BrothersBrooks Brothers

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • AcuraAcura

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • SportsSports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 25 Live Oak Rd

This home is located at 25 Live Oak Rd in Berkeley, CA and zip code 94705 in the Claremont Hills neighborhood. This 4,511 square foot home, which was built in 2000, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,650,000.

In January 2025, from all listings sold in Berkeley, CA there were more than 8 sold above asking price, over 7 sold below and more than 5 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Berkeley, CA increased by 17.9% between December and January 2025. While the average time on the market in January 2025 was 40 days, the median list price was $1,438,800.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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