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  • $1,948,355

    42 Somerset Pl, Berkeley, CA 94707

    5beds
    2baths
    2,788sqft
    Detached
    Built in 1929
    0.29 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $699/sqft
    $7,769 Estimated rent

    Home value

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    $7,769/mo

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    What's special

    Truly rare and special property. Originally owned by the Hinkel family. Believed to have been a gracious and grand summer house, built as a private retreat for a San Francisco family. Every room has an abundance of windows, with wonderful light and views of nature. The overall verdant grounds create your own garden oasis. The environment maintains a sense of privacy and is captivating and serene. This residence feels like an oasis away from the hustle and bustle, with an expansive open summer porch feel. Updates in keeping with the lovely architecture, beautifully proportioned public rooms and great separation of space with access to sunny deck, and inviting outdoor spaces. Tucked on a private cul-de-sac surrounded by beloved John Hinkel Park yet blocks to Solano Avenue, Monterey Market and the Gourmet Ghetto, there simply is nothing like this. The home is expansive and the setting is spectacular, with a year round meandering creek and delightful natural park-like grounds.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Upper Level, Other, Stacked Only
    Features
    • Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Updated Kitchen, Counter - Solid Surface
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Full
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Brick, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Structure area source: MEASURED
    • Total interior livable area: 2,788 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Roof Deck
    • Exterior features: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Park, Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.29 Acres
    • Features: Cul-de-Sac, See Remarks, Premium Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 61257927
    • Zoning: R-1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Custom
    • Property subtype: Detached
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Existing
    • Year built: 1929
    Details
    • Builder name: CUSTOM

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, All Public Utilities

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Alarm - Leased
    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Other

    Other facts
    • ViewYN: true
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • WaterSource: Public
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
    • FoundationDetails: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete, Earthquake Braced
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Range
    • FireplaceYN: true
    • GarageYN: true
    • HeatingYN: true
    • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck, Patio, Roof Deck
    • FireplaceFeatures: Wood Burning, Brick, Living Room
    • Basement: Full
    • FireplacesTotal: 1
    • RoomsTotal: 8
    • Zoning: R-1
    • ExteriorFeatures: Storage, Side Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Down, Terraced Up
    • ConstructionMaterials: Wood Siding
    • LotFeatures: Cul-de-Sac, See Remarks, Premium Lot
    • BuilderName: CUSTOM
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • ParkingFeatures: Detached, Off Street
    • Utilities: Sewer Connected, All Public Utilities
    • CoveredSpaces: 1
    • View: Water, Other, Park
    • InteriorFeatures: Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Updated Kitchen, Counter - Solid Surface
    • LaundryFeatures: Upper Level, Other, Stacked Only
    • RoomKitchenFeatures: Refrigerator, Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Updated Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Counter - Solid Surface
    • SecurityFeatures: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Alarm - Leased
    • PropertySubType: Detached
    • Roof: Composition Shingles
    • RoomMasterBathroomFeatures: Double Sinks, Multiple Shower Heads, Tile, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Custom
    • BuildingAreaSource: MEASURED
    • PropertyCondition: Existing
    • RoomBathroomFeatures: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Solid Surface, Updated Baths
    • MlsStatus: Pending Show for Backups
    • ListPriceLow: 1695000
    • Electric: No Solar
    • Model: Hinkle Park Summer House

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/1/2021Listed for sale$1,695,000-5.8%$608/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40943628
    12/8/2020Sold$1,800,000+6.2%$646/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40943628
    11/15/2020Pending sale$1,695,000$608/sqft
    Source: COMPASS #40927685
    10/31/2020Listed for sale$1,695,000+193.8%$608/sqft
    Source: COMPASS #40927685
    5/29/1998Sold$577,000$207/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $1,948,355 +2%
    2024$29,684 +2.3%$1,910,160 +2%
    2023$29,025 +0.1%$1,872,720 +2%

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    Neighborhood: 94707

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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