Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,440 sqft

1081 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$785/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A serene, graceful lifestyle awaits you in this Berkeley Hills mid-century treasure. This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was designed by prominent California architect Roger Lee, well-known for designing high style, mid-century modern homes in the 1950s and 60s. A must see, spectacular views.A serene, graceful lifestyle awaits you in this Berkeley Hills mid-century treasure. This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was designed by prominent California architect Roger Lee, well-known for designing high style, mid-century modern homes in the 1950s and 60s. A must see, spectacular views.
  • Listed by: CHIMENE POLLARD DRE #01808145 • RED OAK REALTY
  • Listed by: JACKIE GALLANAGH DRE #01471345 • RED OAK REALTY
Listing closed: 03/22/2016 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40728643
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,250,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

117.9%

Berkeley, CA

9 comparable properties found

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1

$1,205,000

Sold 11/10/25

3
Bedrooms
1,473
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a view of house and outdoor space
2

$1,170,000

Sold 01/08/25

3
Bedrooms
1,605
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a balcony with furniture and potted plants
3

$1,150,000

Sold 11/06/24

3
Bedrooms
1,309
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a view of a balcony with chairs
4

$1,250,000

Sold 10/23/25

3
Bedrooms
1,248
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$1,345,000 | 1545 Summit Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
5

$1,345,000

Sold 09/02/26

3
Bedrooms
1,573
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
6

$1,300,000

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3
Bedrooms
1,603
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
7

$1,270,000

Sold 10/03/25

3
Bedrooms
1,539
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
8

$1,350,000

Sold 04/28/25

3
Bedrooms
1,308
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
9

$975,000

Sold 04/22/25

3
Bedrooms
1,636
Square Feet
0.05
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of RED OAK REALTY, CHIMENE POLLARD, DRE #01808145; RED OAK REALTY, JACKIE GALLANAGH, DRE #01471345

Sold By Pacific Union International, Josh Burns, DRE #01477796

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Property Information for 1081 Creston Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Other
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Carport - 2 Or More, Parking Area
  • View: Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,500 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Primary Bath Features: Skylight, Stall Shower
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Dining Ell
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Skylight, Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • Builder/Architect: Roger Lee
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5500
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5500.0
  • Model: Mid-Century
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1440
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: Other
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Terraced Up
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.126263
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Solano-Marin-Grizzly Peak-Creston
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4215.00
  • Parcel Number: 63-3140-114
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BERKELEY

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1081 Creston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 22, 2016

Sold

EBRD #40728643

$1,130,000—
Mar 18, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568137684

$1,130,000

+11.3% / yr

Feb 24, 2016

Pending

EBRD #40728643

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/22/2016

Sold

EBRD #40728643

$1,130,000
03/18/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568137684

$1,130,000

+11.3% / yr

02/24/2016

Pending

EBRD #40728643

—

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

Public records

1081 Creston Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,440 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,440 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

5,500 SqFt

Schools near 1081 Creston Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1081 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,130,000
3
1,440
5,500
$985,500
3
2,143
5,500
$210,000
2
1,517
5,500
–
3
2
2,595
5,750
$2,300,000
4
2,056
15,960
$1,400,000
3
1,778
5,500

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