745 Woodhaven Road
Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,500,000
745 Woodhaven Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
4+ BD
3 BA
2,572 SF
1962
10,944 SF Lot
.25 acres
About 745 Woodhaven Road
Tilden Park Retreat, Minutes to Solano Avenue
Welcome to 745 Woodhaven Road, a lovingly maintained mid-century gem that offers the perfect blend of outdoor living and modern comforts, all within easy reach of the best Berkeley has to offer.
Love nature? Lace up your shoes and grab Daisy’s leash—Tilden Park is just across the street, offering miles of trails just steps from your door. Prefer the urban vibe? Solano Avenue, the Gourmet Ghetto, and Downtown Berkeley are just minutes away, giving you access to dining, shopping, and entertainment. And if you'd rather unwind with a swim or steam, you can do so in the comfort of your own home.
If staying in sounds more your speed, you’ll find plenty to enjoy right here. With a sparkling pool, sauna, and expansive deck offering stunning views, this home is a year-round hub for relaxation and entertainment. In the cooler months, gather in the open-concept great room, where an updated kitchen, cathedral ceiling, skylights, and a cozy fireplace create an inviting space for everyone. The upper floor includes three spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with an ensuite bath, plus an additional bathroom. A versatile fourth room can serve as a home office, media room, or extra bedroom.
Downstairs, a private in-law unit offers flexibility for guests or extended family, with a bedroom, bath, kitchenette, multiple closets, and a cozy living room, all accessible via a separate entrance and connected to the main home. It's the perfect retreat for visiting family—Grandma and Grandpa can comfortably join the fun upstairs or relax in their own space.
Thoughtfully updated and meticulously cared for, 745 Woodhaven boasts top-of-the-line appliances, modern systems including owned solar, and recent improvements such as newer skylights, a refurbished pool, and refreshed landscaping. Practical updates—like a new sewer lateral, retaining wall, gutters, and roof—mean peace of mind for the new homeowner. Even the dog has it made, with a yard she can explore at her leisure.
So sit back, relax by the pool, and savor your cup of tea or glass of wine. Sound like heaven? That’s because it is. Welcome home.
Status: Active
Open House:
- September 14, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- September 15, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Features & Updates
- Lower floor features a spacious in-law unit with a separate entrance to ensure privacy, but also accessible from the main house hallway
- Features a kitchenette, large bedroom, private bath, plus a large, covered patio
- Ample closet space (yes, more than one)
- Swimming pool fully reconditioned (2010)
- Outdoor sauna: both infrared and hot rock, and blue tooth enabled
- Rebuilt concrete staircase to the right side of the garage (2016)
- Completely rebuilt concrete retaining wall outside the downstairs patio gate/entrance (2016)
- Terraced and landscaped front yard between driveway and house (2017, and updated 2023)
- New paved driveway up to the house (2017)
- Owned solar (2017)
- New furnace (2015)
- New roof (2017)
- Pair of Velux skylights in great room to match first two (2012)
- New SubZero refrigerator (2017)
- New Bosch dishwasher (2020)
- New downstairs refrigerator (2023)
- New clothes washer (2023)
- Large triptych window in main bedroom facing onto porch (2012)
Take a Tour of 745 Woodhaven Road
Location Details
Stand on the deck and look out at Tilden Park with all it’s hiking trails, trees, streams, open vistas, and activities. Or, shoot down Marin Ave. to the shops, amenities, and cafés of Solano Ave. Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto, the birthplace of locavore cuisine, Downtown Berkeley’s cultural hub, and UC sports, lectures, and events are right here too. Enjoy the peace of living next to gorgeous open space while having everything that a world class university and city have to offer.
Tilden Park has miles of hiking trails for you and your four legged friends. The kids will love the Merry Go Round, the Little Farm, and the Steam Trains. Don’t miss the holiday displays. There won’t be too many work challenges you won’t be able to noodle through as you ride your bike on the miles long trail along the ridge. You and a friend can plan any event or untangle any issue as you walk along the trails by the streams or overlooking the Bay views. You might even get the kids to eat some unsuspecting vegetables if you cut up enough carrots and book one of the picnic sites.
At the end of the road, Marin Ave. takes you to the many shops, amenities, cafés, and fine dining along Solano Ave. It also leads straight to Gourmet Ghetto with it’s world famous cuisine and organic farmers market. Don’t miss the food court, the bookshop, or the shops featuring local artists, jewelers, and fashion. And don’t forget to pick up a pizza at The Cheeseboard. You’ll wait in line but it’s a chance to catch up with your neighbors. They’re there too.
Shop for the dinner you’re making for friends in Northbrae. Monterey Market‘s produce made the New York Times. (Perhaps Berkeley is more exciting than New York? They need to read about our broccoli?) Local purveyors of fish, meats, cheese, specialty foods, and wine ensure that you’ll find everything you need.
For a lovely evening out, check out Berkeley’s lively theater and music scene. Freight and Salvage brings world class musical acts to Berkeley. Berkeley Repertory Theater originates innovative theater that means we see today what the world will be seeing next year. BAMPFA exhibits and film series delight and inform, as do the many lectures and events at Cal. For the less high brow, Cal sports offers Division 1 competition for the whole family to enjoy.
Life doesn’t get any better when you can walk out your door into the joys of nature, but easily access the amenities and culture of a world class city. Enjoy the benefits of tranquility, just minutes from the excitement and new experiences that the Bay Area has to offer.
SCHOOLS
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