A mid-century modern treasure in the Berkeley Hills — 617 Grizzly Peak Boulevard

by Megan Micco | Oct 2, 2025 | Media Mention

When it comes to Berkeley’s architectural heritage, mid-century modern homes represent an era when design was centered around openness, simplicity and harmony with the natural environment.

Megan Micco is a Berkeley Real Estate expert and founder of Megan Micco, Inc. Megan is a specialist in historic and sustainable single-family residential properties. Reach out with questions about buying or selling in Berkeley.

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Set at the top of historic Rose Walk, the lightly updated Arts and Crafts–style residence by Julia Morgan has panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay.

Home Sales in December Jump 5.1%, Biggest Gain in Nearly 2 Years

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Uncertainty about the job market is also making prospective buyers nervous about making a big purchase. “Buyers are being really choosy,” said Megan Micco, a real-estate agent in Berkeley, Calif. “Buyers are saying, ‘If I lose my job, we need to be able to cover this...

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Megan Micco, a Berkeley Realtor with Compass, said she’s now telling potential buyers to budget up to $10,000 a year for premiums for larger properties in the East Bay hills — up from as little as $3,000 previously.

A mid-century modern treasure in the Berkeley Hills — 617 Grizzly Peak Boulevard

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