1409 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94708
About This Home
A rare opportunity to experience newly constructed luxury living with sweeping Bay views in the heart of North Berkeley. Perfectly positioned along the iconic Hawthorne Steps, 1409 Scenic Drive presents five bedrooms, three and one half bathrooms, and approximately 3,527 square feet of exquisitely designed modern living. Framed by dramatic vistas of the San Francisco Bay, this exceptional residence offers effortless access to the Berkeley Rose Garden, as well as the neighborhood’s celebrated cafés, boutiques, restaurants, parks, and the very best of North Berkeley living. Home Energy Score 8
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: New Construction
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Stucco,Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer,Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry features: Dryer,In Basement,Laundry Closet,Laundry Room,Washer,Cabinets
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Breakfast Bar,Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Master Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Heat Pump-Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,527
- Total interior livable area: 3,527 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 59224937
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: Three or More Stories
- Pool features: None
- Exterior features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Side Yard,Sprinklers Automatic
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay,Bay Bridge,City Lights,Golden Gate Bridge,Panoramic,San Francisco,Water,Mt Tamalpais
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge,Water
Lot
- Lot size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Premium Lot,Sloped Up
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $21,212 | $254,544 |
| Home Insurance * | $895 | $10,740 |
| Property Taxes | $4,766 | $57,192 |
| Electricity | $756 | $9,075 |
| Total | $27,629 | $331,548 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Listed for sale | $3,495,000 |
| 2022-04-25 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-04-20 | Listed for rent | $8,495 |
| 2022-04-20 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-03-07 | Listed for sale | $3,999,990 |
| 2019-04-30 | Sold | $1,800,000 |
| 2017-01-17 | Listing removed | $1,795,000 |
| 2016-11-15 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000 |
| 2015-08-21 | Listing removed | $1,495,000 |
| 2015-08-06 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000 |
| 2015-07-15 | Sold | $1,100,000 |
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