1211 Bonita Ave

In a lush setting of Japanese maples and bamboo, just moments from Monterey Market and Solano Avenue, lies a 3 ++ bedroom home that defies convention and captures the soul. Built in 1903 and reimagined in the 1930s by architect Carr Jones as his personal residence, it is a sculptural sanctuary filled with artistry and atmosphere. Though located in one of Berkeley’s most vibrant neighborhoods, the grounds feel like a secluded woodland, with natural pathways, dappled light, and the hush of trees. Jones’ legacy lives in the details—a tiny cathedral window, hand-hammered ironwork, and a Dutch door. Skylights flood the open interior with sun, including a dramatic round skylight above the show-stopping kitchen. Brilliant blue enameled lava stone countertops and a tree trunk column anchor the space. The primary suite’s near-glass roof invites moonlight in, while whimsical tilework spills from bathroom to bedroom. Beyond the main house, a Carr Jones–crafted cottage charms with mosaic detail throughout. Above it, a treehouse-like office perches among the trees, and a separate studio with 220 wiring awaits your next creation. This is a rare and romantic retreat for artists, nature lovers, and dreamers—an unforgettable home filled with light, texture, and soul.

Current Status

Active - Coming Soon

Original Price

$1,695,000

List Price

$1,695,000

On Market Date

Apr 29, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

N Berkeley

Zip Code

94709

MLS ID

41095348

APN

60245026

Year Built

1903

Stories in Building

1

Possession

COE

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

3

Bath

3

Parking

0

No Garage

SQ FT

2,300

SQ FT Source

Measured

Lot SQ FT

5,400.0

Lot Acres

0.12 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Range/Oven Built-in

Cooling

None

Disclosures

None

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile

Foundation

Fire Place

Pellet Stove

Heating

Radiant

Laundry

Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Main Level

3 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suites - 2, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry

Possession

COE

Architectural Style

Custom

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Location

Level

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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