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$2,198,000

For Sale

6 days ago

1049 Keith Ave, Berkeley, CA

House

MLS® 41131706

4 Bed

4 Bath

3425 sqft

1 Parking

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 3425 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes 
Days Active 5
Lot Size 
Approx. Age 1922
Avg. Price Per Sqft $641
MLS® Number 41131706

Property Address: 1049 Keith Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94708-1604

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

Some homes are built. Others are composed. In the early 1920s, artist-architect Paul Beygrau and his wife, Marie Rosalie Schaff, a gifted woodcarver from Alsace, arrived in Berkeley after distinguished work abroad. Trained in both fine arts and architecture, Beygrau had designed interiors for royal commissions in England and public buildings in Winnipeg. Together, they turned to a deeply personal project in the Berkeley hills, creating neighboring homes that would express their shared artistic vision. Home Energy Score of 1 At 1049 and 1051 Keith Avenue, they produced what many regard as their collaborative masterwork - a rare expression of European artistry translated into California architecture. Featured on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle in 1928, the home was described as “the most remarkable expression of domestic art and architecture in the Bay Region.” At 1049 Keith, artistry is present in nearly every surface. Massive hand-carved doors, reportedly shaped by Marie herself, open to interiors rich in material and craft. Inlaid hardwood floors run throughout, while the living and dining rooms unfold with grand scale, clad in solid redwood wainscoting. Overhead, decorative ceilings reflect European fresco traditions, reimagined in sculptural plaster and painted finishes. The main level is anchored by these dramatic spaces, along with a period-inspired kitchen and marble-appointed bath. Upstairs, the primary suite feels expansive - defined by a columned atrium ceiling and French doors opening to a sweeping view deck. Two additional bedrooms offer distinct character: one wrapped in warm wood for a more intimate feel, the other a larger, double-sized room with fireplace, garden access, and an ornate ceiling. Outside, the grounds cascade in a series of terraces - an upper level for dining and gathering, a middle expanse for recreation, and lower gardens with raised beds for planting. A detached apartment, tucked privately on the property, includes a lofted sleeping area and its own terrace, ideal for guests or creative use. At once architectural artifact and living home, 1049 Keith Avenue offers something rare: a place where history, artistry, and daily life meet in enduring form
MLS® Number41131706
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1922
Basement
DrivewayGarage
Garage Spaces
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

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Price History

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For Sale

Apr 21, 2026List Date
$2,198,000List Price

Home Appraisal

This property is estimated to sell between: $2,198,000 and $2,550,000.
Similar properties in this area sold on average for: $2,432,666
Expect to pay over asking. 100% of similar properties sold for more than the asking price.
Expected to sell in 14 days. Similar properties sold in 19 days. This home has been on eXp Realty for 5 days.

The estimated sale price does not take into account many variables such as recent renovations, type of appliances, school district etc. To get a more accurate estimate please contact agent.

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1049 Keith Ave, Berkeley, CA

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