752 Grizzly Peak Blvd

Breathtaking Bay Views
And a UC Berkeley Physicist History

From the moment you enter, the sweeping vistas of the Bay—spanning multiple bridges and the San Francisco skyline—command your attention. Classic architectural details lend warmth and character: an original working doorbell, rich hardwood floors throughout, two brick fireplaces, elegant wrought-iron banisters, and graciously scaled living and dining rooms oriented toward the captivating view.

Thoughtful, high-quality updates in September 2026 enhance the home’s comfort and functionality. The kitchen features new quartz countertops, and the interior has been freshly painted. Modern safety updates include newly installed electrical wiring throughout the entire home (August 2026), a whole-house water shut-off sensor and an automatic gas shut-off valve.

The flexible floor plan offers numerous possibilities. The upstairs level includes two bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level is anchored by an expansive primary suite with ensuite bath and sliding glass doors opening to the backyard deck, along with a laundry room and a third bathroom with a separate side entrance—ideal for multi-generational living, guest quarters, or a private home office.

And what are the odds that not one, but two distinguished physicists would call the same Berkeley residence home? The current owner, a tenured UC Berkeley Physics professor, has spent years lecturing about William Rarita, the renowned Manhattan Project physicist—only to discover that Rarita and his wife owned 752 Grizzly Peak Boulevard from the early 1960s until 2013. It suddenly makes perfect sense: close to the world‑class campus, yet a sublime sanctuary to return to at the end of the day.

All of this is set in a premier Berkeley Hills location in close proximity to Tilden’s many hiking trails and natural beauty, along with various hill walking paths that wind down to campus and city neighborhoods. Convenient access by car or bus to the UC Berkeley campus, downtown, and the city’s vibrant neighborhood commercial districts.