1079 Creston Road

Sold 12/13/12
Sold 12/13/12
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$985,500
3 beds2,143 sqft$460/sqft
1079 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,500 sq ftLot Size
1954Year Built
$460/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Golden Gate & Tilden Park Landscapes! Level mid-century in PERFECT condition! Spacious master suite w/ updated bath, stunning eat-in kitchen opens to beautifully landscaped garden with hot tub. Family room or 4th bedroom down. Close to Tilden Park trails, Golf Course and merry-go-round.Golden Gate & Tilden Park Landscapes! Level mid-century in PERFECT condition! Spacious master suite w/ updated bath, stunning eat-in kitchen opens to beautifully landscaped garden with hot tub. Family room or 4th bedroom down. Close to Tilden Park trails, Golf Course and merry-go-round.
  • Listed by: ANN ARRIOLA PLANT DRE #00613099 • MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY
Listing closed: 12/13/2012 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40594516

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Berkeley, CA

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Listing Courtesy of MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY, ANN ARRIOLA PLANT, DRE #00613099

Sold By RED OAK REALTY, GRACE BISHOP, DRE #01245471

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Property Information for 1079 Creston Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: GREEN HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Garage Parking, Int Access From Garage, Workshop in Garage
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Park
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,500 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stone
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5500
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5500.0
  • Model: mid-century
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2143
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.126263
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak to Creston
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4215.00
  • Parcel Number: 63-3140-115
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 1079 Creston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344928146

$985,500—
Dec 13, 2012

Sold

EBRD #40594516

$985,500—
Nov 13, 2012

Pending

EBRD #40594516

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344928146

$985,500
12/13/2012

Sold

EBRD #40594516

$985,500
11/13/2012

Pending

EBRD #40594516

—

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

Public Records for 1079 Creston Road

Taxable ValueLand$371,336Additions$866,451Total$1,237,787
Tax Record2025$20,069 ($1,672 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,840 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1965CountyALAMEDAAPN63-3140-115

Schools near 1079 Creston 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1079 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$985,500
3
2,143
5,500
1081 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,130,000
3
1,440
5,500
1075 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
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1,517
5,500
1069 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
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1,778
5,500
1074 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
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5,750
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