Beloved Children’s Author Beverly Cleary’s Midcentury Home Lists for $1.8M in Berkeley
Location: 1091 Creston Road, Berkeley, California
Price: $1,849,000
Architect: Roger Lee
Year Built: 1956
Footprint: 2,056 square feet (four bedrooms, two baths)
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
From the Agent: "Celebrated architect Roger Lee designed this stunning home for Beverly Cleary, the famed children’s author. This midcentury-modern gem has four bedrooms and two baths, with amazing views and incredible details throughout. The open floor plan and rear yard are perfect for entertaining. All of this sits on an enormous lot, providing ample space for gardening or outdoor activities. Situated in the coveted Berkeley Hills, this property offers the best of both worlds: tranquility and convenience. It’s just minutes to downtown, so one can enjoy all that the area has to offer while still being able to retreat to a peaceful oasis. An architectural masterpiece in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Berkeley."
Designed in 1956 by celebrated Chinese-American architect Roger Lee, the hillside home is perched on a spacious, tree-filled lot overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
Large sliding-glass doors bring plenty of natural light into the dining area and kitchen.
Original details can be found throughout—including exposed beams and a redbrick fireplace in the living room.
Spanning the backyard, the cement patio is perfect for outdoor entertaining.
1091 Creston Road in Berkeley, California, is currently listed for $1,849,000 by John Seravic of Compass.
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