541 Vistamont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

• 4 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 3,364 sqft

Property Description

Built in 1926, for Albert & Mary Helen Dermont, a teacher & a stenographer, in a neighborhood referred to as Berkeley Woods, 541 Vistamont Ave was actually the first home built on Vistamont. The home was designed to be a “country home” and was clad in unpainted redwood board & batten siding. In the early 2000’s a shingled addition was built, adding a primary bedroom suite, a stunning breakfast rm w/ walls of windows, two plus rooms, & an office. In 2007, the lower level was further developed. At that time, a bedroom & bath, a 2nd office, & a laundry rm were created. The home beautifully blends a classic & rustic ambiance, & evokes the feeling of being in a country inn, w/ its broad front porch, gracious public rms, & verdant surroundings. The addition, though contemporary in feel, echoes the style & character of the original home. As you approach the home, you are struck by how private it is, screened from the street by a gate, a fence, & greenery. When you step inside the gate, the porch & sprawling yard, w/ a greenhouse, a playhouse, an arbor w/ a seating area, raised beds, apple trees, maples, & oak trees welcome you. Views of Tilden provide a lovely backdrop. This is a paradise for everyone, especially those wishing to enjoy urban amenities w/out sacrificing land & privacy.

Listing Status:

Pending

Date Added:

October 13, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

Red Oak Realty : 510-527-5500

Listing Agent:

Sheril Madden : 510-501-1317

MLS ID:

41114606

Interior

• General: Au PairDenFamily RoomFormal Dining RoomIn-Law FloorplanOfficeStudyWorkshopUpdated Kitchen
• Appliances: DishwasherGas RangeFree-Standing RangeRefrigeratorDryerWasherGas Water Heater
• Laundry: CabinetsDryerWasher
• Basement: Crawl SpacePartial
• Flooring: BambooCarpetConcreteEngineered WoodHardwoodParquetTileVinyl
• A/C: None
• Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
• Fireplace: BrickLiving RoomWood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: GardenFront YardGarden/PlaySide Yard
• Style: ShingleOtherTraditionalRustic
• Pool: FencedIn GroundMembership (Optional)
• Parking: Off StreetParking SpacesElectric Vehicle Charging Station(s)No Garage

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: Double Pane WindowsWindow Coverings
• General: Wood ShinglesRedwood SidingThree or More StoriesConcreteEarthquake BracedSlab

Location

• School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
• County: Alameda

Lot

• Zoning: 633100772
• View: HillsPark/GreenbeltTrees/Woods
• Fencing: FencedFront Yard

Utilities

• Utilities: No Solar
• Water: Sump Pump

This listing courtesy of Sheril Madden, Red Oak Realty