
1109 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
1109 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
Property Description
Sophisticated Berkeley Hills Contemporary with Sweeping Bay Views! Beautifully designed to capture stunning Bay views from nearly every room, this newer contemporary residence offers an exceptional blend of modern luxury, architectural elegance, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Featuring 4+ bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the thoughtfully designed home offers generous living spaces across three levels, accessed by a grand staircase or private elevator. The main level features a chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, expansive island, abundant cabinetry, and a custom built-in dining banquette. The kitchen opens to an elegant living room with a fireplace and captivating Bay views. A formal dining room and second living room with custom bookcases and fireplace provide additional spaces for entertaining and relaxation. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite is a private retreat featuring a spa-inspired bath opening to a secluded garden oasis and a beautifully finished walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and a flexible office or lounge complete this level. The lower level offers a second primary suite, updated contemporary bath, and additional privacy, ideal for guests or extended living. Outdoors, discover an enchanting garden sanctuary surrounded by lush, mature landscaping. A custom treehouse, private sauna, and tiled dining patio create an extraordinary setting for entertaining under the stars or enjoying peaceful afternoons. Thoughtful details throughout include custom ironwork, updated lighting, built-in speakers, central vacuum, laundry area, and abundant storage. Ideally located in the Berkeley Hills, just minutes from Tilden Regional Park, scenic trails, and local schools, this exceptional residence offers a rare combination of sophisticated design, breathtaking views, and tranquil hillside living. Home Energy Score 9.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Luxury Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Berkeley · Single Family Residence
Listed 4.1% above the median closed sale of $1,725,000. Price per sqft ($521) is a 37% discount to closed comps ($823). Closed comps sold at 115% of list — strong seller's market. Luxury tier — fewer comparable sales widen the confidence range.
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Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 Amador Ave | Berkeley | 1926 | 4 | 4 | 2,637 | 6,321 | $605 | $1.59M | 25 | 66 |
| 249 Yale Ave | Kensington | 1926 | 5 | 4 | 3,184 | 5,800 | $532 | $1.70M | 32 | 60 |
| 1909 San Antonio AVE | Berkeley | 1923 | 4 | 2 | 2,143 | 6,174 | $746 | $1.60M | 41 | 57 |
| 2403 Cedar St | Berkeley | 1926 | 4 | 2 | 2,180 | 4,750 | $729 | $1.59M | 103 | 56 |
| 2411 Sixth St | Berkeley | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,515 | 4,200 | $793 | $2.00M | 11 | 48 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.4 | 3.2 | 2,531.8 | 5,449 | $681 | $1.69M | 42.4 | |||
| Median | 2,515 | $1.60M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2686 Shasta Rd | Berkeley | 1979 | 05/27/2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,087 | 6,507 | $1.39M | $1.60M | $767 | 1.15 | 83 | 69 |
| 1170 Sterling Ave | Berkeley | 1938 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,490 | 6,018 | $2.00M | $2.00M | $801 | 1.00 | 46 | 67 |
| 977 Regal Rd | Berkeley | 1922 | 10/13/2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,193 | 7,392 | $1.50M | $1.73M | $787 | 1.15 | 54 | 67 |
| 982 Grizzly Peak Blvd | Berkeley | 1939 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,469 | 5,754 | $1.20M | $1.54M | $623 | 1.29 | 34 | 66 |
| 1119 MILLER AVE | Berkeley | 1947 | 04/03/2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,538 | 5,350 | $1.50M | $1.75M | $1,138 | 1.17 | 37 | 66 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2,155.4 | 6,204.2 | $1.72M | $1.72M | $823.2 | — | 50.8 | ||||
| Median | 2,193 | $1.73M | $1.73M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.