
1520 Summit Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
What This House Offers
Live Above the Bay — Beautiful Rooms in Tranquil Berkeley Hills Home
Peaceful Berkeley Hills Living — Private Rooms with Views, Nature & Easy Campus Access... .
Imagine coming home to birdsong, fresh air, and sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay.
Private rooms are now available in a serene, light-filled 6-bedroom home nestled in the Berkeley Hills, just off Grizzly Peak and steps from Tilden Regional Park. This is a calm, beautiful home designed for people who value peace, nature, and a respectful living environment.
The house offers plenty of space to unwind — from the expansive wrap-around deck overlooking the Bay to quiet indoor nooks perfect for reading, studying, yoga, or morning coffee. Rooms are bright and comfortable with garden, patio, or Bay views. One room has a private entrance and bathroom- the others share a main bath.
Why you’ll love living here:
Stunning Bay and nature views
Expansive deck for relaxing or watching sunsets
Steps from Tilden Regional Park hiking trails
Easy access to UC Berkeley, LBL, Botanical Gardens & Memorial Stadium
Quick shuttle and transit access (AC Transit #65 + campus shuttles)
Fully equipped kitchen and shared living/dining spaces
Free on-site laundry
House culture: Quiet, clean, non-smoking, shoe-free, and respectful. Ideal for professionals, graduate students, or visiting academics.
Rent: From $1,550 (depending on room).
Available now.
If this feels like the kind of place you’d love to come home to, send a message and tell me a bit about yourself and what you’re looking for.
Unit
- $1,550 / month
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- Available Now
Home Features
- Dishwasher
1520 Summit Rd is located in Berkeley, California in the 94708 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
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Berkeley, CA 94708
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Car-Dependent26 / 100
Transit Score ®
Some Transit38 / 100
Bike Score ®
Somewhat Bikeable33 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active78 / 100
Travel and Transit




Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Sankofa United Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Oxford Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Cragmont Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Willard Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
Montessori Family School
Grades PK-8
Private
Bayhill High School
Grades 9-12
Private
Berkeley High
Grades 9-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Berkeley City College
Drive: 9 min (2.7 mi)
UC Berkeley
Drive: 8 min (2.8 mi)
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 18 min (6 mi)
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 19 min (7.7 mi)
Discover Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 38, 1520 Summit Rd has some transit, including 10 transit stops within 14.9 miles. Transit options include Downtown Berkeley Station and Downtown Berkeley.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1520 Summit Rd are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Lawrence Hall of Science, Glendale La Loma Park, and Botanical Garden at Berkeley.
Airports
Living in Berkeley Hills provides easy access to Metro Oakland International, located just 30 minutes from 1520 Summit Rd. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 27.3 miles away.
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