For sale Home

Listed Oct 7, 2026

$1,195,000 Est. $7,904/mo

1085 Sterling Avenue

  • 3

    Beds

  • 3

    Baths

  • 1,929

    Sq ft

The story

THE FEELING: Sweeping views of Marin, the Golden Gate, San Francisco, and Oakland through two-story floor-to-ceiling windows. A serene urban oasis with professionally landscaped gardens, multiple decks, and near Berkeley's most beloved parks. THE HOUSE: 3+ Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 1,929 SQFT. Open floorplan that maximizes views and indoor/outdoor living. Primary suite with huge closets, remodeled bath, and sliding glass doors to a pergola-covered deck. Flexible lower-level room with separate entrance and built-in cabinetry — office, studio, or guest quarters. Three-car parking pad. Air conditioning. Fully upgraded. THE HEART OF THE HOME: Open kitchen, dining, and living area anchored by a sculptural freestanding fireplace, with glass doors to a large balcony and back doors to spacious decks and gardens. The gardens are serene and private — a genuine retreat steps from the living room. SYSTEMS & PEACE OF MIND: Mechanical chair lift in place. Heat Pump installed. BESO compliant. Home Energy Score: 9. OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR: Blocks from neighborhood parks with courts, playgrounds, and slides. Tilden Park is a short drive away for swimming, golf, hiking, and the Little Farm. Solano Avenue, UC Berkeley, and world-class dining and cultural amenities down the road.

Facts & features

Home type

Home

Year built

1963

Floors

2

Price per sq ft

$619

Parking

3-car garage

Included features

  • Fireplace

    1 fireplace

  • Cooling

    Heat Pump

  • Heating

    Heat Pump, Fireplace(s)

  • Appliances

    Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater

  • Flooring

    Hardwood, Parquet, Carpet

  • Roof

    Tar/Gravel

  • Lot Information

    Landscaped

  • Exterior

    Garden

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • View

    City, Mountain

Mortgage calculator

Estimated monthly payment

$7,904 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $6,360
  • Property tax $1,195
  • Insurance $349

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

KW Advisors East Bay

Broker Name

KW Advisors East Bay

Agent

David Gunderman

Location

Oakland CA 94609