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Sold for $1,550,000 on 05/22/23
  • $1,550,000

    659 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707

    4beds
    2,301sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
    $1,870,700 Zestimate®
    $674/sqft
    $8,175 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,870,700

    $1.68M - $2.08M

    $8,175/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Perched above one of North Berkeley‘s most prestigious streets, 659 Santa Barbara Road is an elegant Tudor home with a fabulous layout and stately charm. The formal entry has a grand living room off to one side, featuring high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and views of San Francisco, making this the perfect space for entertaining or just relaxing. Across the hall is a formal dining room, also with lovely views and a connection to the updated eat-in kitchen. Flooded with natural light, the large kitchen has plenty of counter space and storage. The kitchen door leads to the up-sloped and sprawling backyard with a level area and outdoor fireplace. Back inside the house you will find a powder room on the main level. As you make your way up to the top floor you will find three generously sized bedrooms. The primary bedroom features beautiful bay and treetops views. One full bathroom and laundry complete this level. An in-law apartment is located on the lowest level of the home. The space has one bedroom one bathroom, and a kitchenette. It also has both interior and exterior access, perfect for hosting family, engaging an au-pair or possibly generating income. The property has a two car garage at street level, with a deck on top that is ideal for outdoor entertaining.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 22, 2023 at 08:06pm

    Listed by:

    Jennifer Wolan DRE #01939981 510-909-4762,

    District Homes,

    Patricia Ann Hylton DRE #02028680,

    District Homes

    Bought with:

    Bhima Sheridan, DRE #01990388

    District Homes

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41022721MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Kitchen
    • Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
    Heating
    • Fireplace(s)
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
    Features
    • Au Pair, Updated Kitchen
    • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,301
    • Total interior livable area: 2,301 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Three or More Stories
    • Exterior features: Back Yard
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 sqft
    • Features: Sloped Up
    Details
    • Parcel number: 62291449
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar
    • Sewer: Public Sewer

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater
    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/22/2023Sold$1,550,000+10.9%$674/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41022721
    4/11/2023Pending sale$1,398,000$608/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41022721
    3/29/2023Listed for sale$1,398,000$608/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41022721

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $1,612,620 +2%
    2024$24,088 +221.3%$1,581,000 +620.4%
    2023$7,496 +4%$219,459 +2%

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    Neighborhood: 94707

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