Sold
Last Sold Price
$3,600,000
4 beds3,049 sqft

1040 Overlook Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Description

This magnificent contemporary home has been completely reimagined and reinvented with class and elegance. Situated on a private, double flat lot in Berkeley's idyllic Park Hills neighborhood, one is surrounded by lovely views. With close proximity to Tilden Park, hiking and biking trails are moments away. Three generously sized bedrooms, and two stylishly remodeled bathrooms, including a primary suite with doors leading to a spacious deck, are on the main level. On the lower level, the second suite...This magnificent contemporary home has been completely reimagined and reinvented with class and elegance. Situated on a private, double flat lot in Berkeley's idyllic Park Hills neighborhood, one is surrounded by lovely views. With close proximity to Tilden Park, hiking and biking trails are moments away. Three generously sized bedrooms, and two stylishly remodeled bathrooms, including a primary suite with doors leading to a spacious deck, are on the main level. On the lower level, the second suite lends itself to a variety of options including a separate home office, au pair accommodations, and more. The elegantly designed kitchen features a large island, ample storage, and quartz countertops. The open floor concept and indoor/outdoor lounge area are conducive to comfortable living. Enjoy gatherings with friends and family on the expansive grounds while dining at the cozy firepit and playing Bocci ball. This distinctive home is in a class of its own.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$1,181/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$390/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Joanna Hirsch DRE #01274581 • Compass
Listing closed: 04/08/2022 12:00 AM
Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40983313
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,200,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

151.3%

Berkeley, CA

9 comparable properties found

$3,200,000 | 1064 Overlook Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
1

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Bedrooms
3,291
Square Feet
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Acres
$3,275,000 | 760 Wildcat Canyon Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
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3,351
Square Feet
0.37
Acres
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3,080
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
$2,850,000 | 661 Woodmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
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2,690
Square Feet
0.41
Acres
$4,225,000 | 1418 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
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Bedrooms
3,318
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$2,800,000 | 880 Keeler Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
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2,629
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$3,350,000 | 2388 Vine Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
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Sold 08/21/26

4
Bedrooms
2,499
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a view of a balcony with two chairs and a table
9

$2,565,000

Sold 05/08/26

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2,753
Square Feet
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Property information

1040 Overlook Road

Property Details

  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: PARK HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street Parking, EV Charger, Remote
  • View: Bay, City, Greenbelt, Hills, Partial, Ridge
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 0

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,900 SF

Features

Feature Details

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No

Room Details

  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Kitchen/Family Combo, Utility Room, Other, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 0

Utility Details

  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public, Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association

  • HOA: Yes
  • HOA Amenities: Playground
  • HOA Documents: CC&R'S, Other HOA Docs
  • HOA Dues: $390.00
  • HOA Fees Include: Common Area Maint, Other
  • HOA Name: PARK HILLS HOMES ASSN
  • HOA Phone: 415.786.7131
  • HOA Fees Freq: Annually

Property Details

  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles, Brick Veneer
  • Level - Upper: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms, Main Entry, Other, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot, Other, Area Lighting, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6900
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6900.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3049
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Laundry Facility, Other, Primary Bedrm Suites - 2
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Back Yard Fence, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Perimeter Fencing, Private, Wood Fencing, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Acres: 0.3

Location Details

  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak - Muir Way - Park Hills Rd - Overlook
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Multi Family Information

General Details

  • Units Total: 0

Additional Information

Additional Information

  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History

1040 Overlook Road

DateEventPrice
Apr 8, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40983313

$3,600,000
Apr 8, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40983313

$3,600,000
Apr 8, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40983313

$3,600,000
DateEventPrice
04/08/2022

Sold

EBRD #40983313

$3,600,000
04/08/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40983313

$3,600,000
04/08/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40983313

$3,600,000

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Public records

1040 Overlook Road

Beds

0

Lot Size

5,942 SqFt

Style

Residential

County

ALAMEDA

APN

63-3140-87

Schools

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This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1040 Overlook Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$3,600,000
4
3,049
6,900
$953,000
4
2,225
6,540
–
2
2.5
2,657
6,097
$1,700,000
3
1,819
7,766
$2,600,000
5
4,028
27,209
$2,300,000
4
2,056
15,960

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