1400 Le Roy Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single-family home · 2 recorded sales since 2024
Sold March 2026
Listing Agent: Megan Micco (DRE #01930373) · Listing Office: COMPASS · Contact: 415-660-9955 · Bought with: Kristi Roberts · Red Oak Realty · MLS #41127557 · Source: CRMLS
About this single-family home
At the crown of Rose Walk stands a rare Julia Morgan Arts & Crafts masterpiece. Designed 1910, completed 1911. Commissioned by Jessie D. Wallace, independent professional woman who enrolled UC Berkeley at 42, later died serving Armenian genocide relief efforts. Home damaged in catastrophic 1923 Berkeley Fire, carefully reconstructed preserving original character. Included within Berkeley's Rose Walk Landmark designation. Sits atop Bernard Maybeck's 1913 Beaux-Arts pedestrian stairway, connecting one of Berkeley's most distinctive architectural enclaves. Unobstructed Bay views to San Francisco and Golden Gate. Original Morgan details intact: multi-pane wood windows, built-in elements, living room fireplace, gambrel roof, clapboard siding. East facade dormer windows capture morning sun, west French doors open to porches and gardens. Thoughtfully updated while maintaining architectural integrity. Character and craftsmanship of Julia Morgan design with contemporary comfort. One block to Rose Garden. Easy access to Solano Avenue, Codornices Park, regional trails. HES=4.
Listing description from the March 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history
