62 Arden Rd
Higher is a better buy. 50 is "priced about right for what it is". The last step curves the raw advantage onto 0–100, so points stop being one-for-one at the extremes.
💵What this unit actually costs per month
Not FHA-approved. No 3.5%-down FHA financing on this unit, so the realistic floor is a 5%-down conventional loan ($37,450). Common for small associations and not a defect on its own, but it does remove FHA buyers from your resale pool.
Minimum realistic down payment here: 5% · verify on HUD's lookup
Rate is the Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year average for the week of 2026-10-08 — a national survey figure, not a quote. Tax, insurance and closing costs are estimates; your own Loan Estimate is the real number.
This building's HOA fees
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- In-unit W/D
- Garage parking
⚠️ Cons
- 29% above model fair value
- Older building (1953)
- Photos look dim — verify light in person
🚩 Red flags
- Listed BELOW its 2022 sale ($815k) → value eroding
Photos
Price history (this unit)
- Sep 17, 2026 — Listed $749,000
- Mar 18, 2022 — Sold (Public Records) $815,000
- Feb 28, 2016 — Sold (MLS) $610,000
- Feb 25, 2016 — Sold (Public Records) $610,000
- Jan 28, 2016 — Listed $479,000
- Jun 4, 2004 — Sold (Public Records) $380,000
Description
Prepare to be captivated by this rare, freestanding mid-century home perched on Berkeley's coveted lower Panoramic Hill. Designed to embrace its stunning natural surroundings, it features what feel like continuous walls of glass, framing breathtaking panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, city skylines, and spectacular sunsets. Step onto your private deck or into the yard—perfect for morning espresso, evening entertaining, or simply soaking in the views. A one-car garage adds off-street parking and extra storage. Stand-alone and private, with no shared walls, no HOA dues, just minutes from the UC Berkeley campus! BESO EXEMPT.