1040 Overlook Road

Sold 4/8/22
Sold 4/8/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$3,600,000
4 beds3,049 sqft$1,181/sqft
1040 Overlook Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,900 sq ftLot Size
1954Year Built
$1,181/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$390/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

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.
  • Listed by: Joanna Hirsch DRE #01274581 • Compass
Listing closed: 04/08/2022 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40983313

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,275,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

143.7%

Berkeley, CA

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Property Information for 1040 Overlook Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Alameda County
  • 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 for 1040 Overlook Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40983313

$3,600,000—
Apr 8, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40983313

$3,600,000—
Apr 8, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40983313

$3,600,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40983313

$3,600,000
04/08/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40983313

$3,600,000
04/08/2022

Sold

EBRD #40983313

$3,600,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1040 Overlook Road

Taxable ValueLand$811,815Additions-Total$811,815
Tax Record2025$10,001 ($833 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size5,942 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyALAMEDAAPN63-3140-87

Schools near 1040 Overlook Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Cragmont Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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$3,600,000
4
3,049
6,900
1044 Overlook Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$953,000
4
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6,540
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–
2
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