Courtesy of Mark Fleckles, Bay Area Modern Real Estate
Property Description
Welcome to 1091 Creston Road, an exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Bay Area architectural history. Perched in the Berkeley Hills with sweeping views of San Francisco, the Bay, and the Golden Gate, this mid-century modern masterpiece was designed by acclaimed architect Roger Lee-an East Bay modernist known for his elegant simplicity and deep connection to nature. Even more special, the home was custom-built for beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary. A quintessential example of Lee’s philosophy, the home features clean lines, floor-to-ceiling glass, warm wood tones, and thoughtful built-ins that blur the line between indoors and out. While the architectural integrity remains intact, the kitchen has been tastefully modernized to meet today’s standards. Reimagined with sleek built-in Fisher & Paykel appliances and an induction cooktop, it blends seamlessly into the home’s aesthetic while offering modern functionality. Set on over one-third of an acre, the property provides privacy, serenity, and the potential for an ADU. This is more than a home, it’s a livable work of art and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a true Berkeley treasure.
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Dishwasher”, “Electric Range”, “Oven”, “Refrigerator”, “Dryer”, “Washer”, “Water Filter System”
- Other Equipment: “Other”
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Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- 2 total bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
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Building
- Construction Materials: “Wood Siding”, “Other”
- Living Area: 2056
- Year Built: 1956
- Level – Street: “1 Bedroom”
- Level – Upper: “3 Bedrooms”, “2 Baths”, “Primary Bedrm Suite – 1”, “Other”
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Cooling
- Cooling: “None”
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Fireplaces
- Fireplace Included
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Floors
- Flooring: “Hardwood”, “Linoleum”, “Other”
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Garage
- 2 garage spaces
- Garage Included
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Heating
- Heating: “Forced Air”
- Heating Included
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Laundry
- Features: “Laundry Room”, “Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl”
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Location
- Subdivision Name: Cragmont
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Lot
- Lot Features: “Premium Lot”, “Other”, “Back Yard”, “Front Yard”, “Landscaped”
- Lot Size Acres: 0.37
- Lot Size Area: 16117.2
- Lot Size Square Feet: 15960
- Parcel Number: 633140112
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Parking
- Parking Features: “Attached”, “Int Access From Garage”, “Garage Door Opener”
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Pool
- Pool Features: “None”
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Property
- Property Condition: “Existing”
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- View: “Bay”, “Bay Bridge”, “City Lights”, “Golden Gate Bridge”, “Mountain(s)”, “Panoramic”, “San Francisco”, “Bridge(s)”, “Mt Tamalpais”
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Roof
- Roof: “Rolled/Hot Mop”
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Utilities
- Electric: “No Solar”
- Water Source: “Public”
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Windows
- Window Features: “Skylight(s)”
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Listing
- Sale/rent: For Sale
- $1,119 per square foot