In 1963, Bill and Susie decided to purchase a lot in the Berkeley Hills and build a home. They hired William Kirsch, a budding architect in Marin County. At the time, he was working with a developer in Marin who purchased vacant parcels and built houses using modifications of Kirsch’s plan to suit the particular lot’s characteristics. 1471 Olympus was a variation of his basic design, but Bill and Susie insisted upon 9-foot ceilings on the upper level and added the upstairs bedroom that was originally used as a study.

Despite relocating to the Los Angeles area in the late 60s, they could not let this property go. Bill and Susie were quite attached to their home and in recent years enjoyed visiting their property and drinking coffee in the main living area while soaking in the view.

But the years flew by and they never fully moved back to their beloved Mid-century home and decided it was time to pass this property on to new stewards. Susie enjoyed the fall/winter months when the single tall Liquidambar tree to the north would turn rich shades of red, orange, and burgundy before dropping its leaves to reveal more of the North Bay view. 

The main living space is full of natural light, and partial Bay views, and has all the vibes of a quintessential Mid-century modern home. This home has been loved by the same owners for 59 years and is on the market for the first time! 

• Built in 1964 and completed in 1965
• 1,392 square foot interior, per public record
• 5,040 square foot lot, per public record
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Partial Bay views
• 9-ft ceilings on the upper level
• Open living- dining great room
• Free-standing fireplace
• Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors
• 3 skylights
• Access to the backyard from the kitchen, upstairs hallway, and primary bedroom
• Updated kitchen in 2012 with replaced cabinets, stone counters, under-the-cabinet lighting, and a picture window over the sink to enjoy views of the deep backyard
• Refinished hardwood floors (2023)
• Freshly-painted interior and exterior (2023)
• Deep, sunny backyard
• Carport
• Sewer lateral compliant