1998 SAN ANTONIO AVENUE

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  Exquisite Walter Steilberg Spanish Estate with $2M Renovation in Coveted San Luis Court Recreation Community

Steilberg-designed Spanish estate: exquisitely restored and elevated, with private community pool and courts in North Berkeley! THE FEELING: A home imagined nearly a century ago that somehow feels entirely of the moment. Vaulted ceilings, leaded glass, and French doors opening to a Thomas Church garden. Old-world glamour and California ease, living side by side. THE HOUSE: Built 1929, designed by Walter Steilberg. 4 Bedrooms all on one level, 3.5 Bathrooms, 4154 SQFT. Palatial primary suite with dedicated dressing room. Two-car garage. BESO compliant. San Luis Court Homes Association membership included. THE X-FACTOR: Designed by Walter Steilberg — Julia Morgan's protégé and structural engineer — this is architectural provenance of the highest order. The grounds carry equal distinction, laid out by legendary landscape architect Thomas Church. And behind the property: a private neighborhood pool, tennis, pickleball, basketball, and picnic area that few Berkeley homes can claim. DESIGN LANGUAGE: Vaulted and beamed great room ceiling. Classic black and white diamond entry tiling. Arched hallway with period wainscoting. Toile wallpaper in the formal dining room. Marble counters, backsplashes, and vanities throughout. Brass fixtures and custom finishes at every turn. Quarry stone back patio. THE HEART OF THE HOME: A fully reimagined kitchen, butler's pantry, and den forming the social center of the house. Cook at a chef's kitchen while guests gather at the marble island, eat in the casual dining nook, or spill onto the sunny patio through French doors. The butler's pantry echoes the kitchen's finishes, and the den offers built-in bookshelves and a natural place to land. EVERYDAY LIFE: Entertaining by a massive fireplace with doors open to the garden. Weekends at the neighborhood pool steps away. A primary suite that functions as a private retreat: dressing room, balcony, spa bath. Three secondary bedrooms on same level as primary bedroom; one en-suite. SYSTEMS & PEACE OF MIND: Comprehensive permitted renovation throughout: new heat pump HVAC condensers, tankless water heaters, new insulation, new electrical and smart switches throughout. French drain system, new concrete driveway with proper grading. THE COMMUNITY: San Luis Court Homes Association — private pool, tennis, pickleball, basketball, picnic areas, and stone fire pit. OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR: Short drive to BART. World-class dining, academia, shopping, and parks nearby. Home energy score: 8

Current Status

New

Original Price

$3,495,000

List Price

$3,495,000

On Market Date

Jun 10, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Berkeley Hills

Zip Code

94707

MLS ID

41137793

APN

62291665

Year Built

1929

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

BAY EAST

Bed

4

Bath

3.5 (3/1)

Parking

2

Attached

SQ FT

4,154

SQ FT Source

Measured

Lot SQ FT

13,400.0

Lot Acres

0.31 Acres

Pool Info

Membership (Optional), Community

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen, Other

Cooling

Central Air

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side

Flooring

Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Carpet, Engineered Wood

Foundation

Fire Place

Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning

Heating

Zoned, Natural Gas, Heat Pump

Laundry

Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Inside, Sink

Upper Level

5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

Main Level

0.5 Bath, Laundry Facility

Views

Hills, Ridge, Trees/Woods

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Mediterranean, Spanish

Non-Master Bathroom Includes

Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Stone, Window

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side

Location

Sloped Down, Level, Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Rear

Roof

Tile

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

$2,761

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