Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,725,000
4 beds2,797 sqft

1400 Summit Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
$617/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Art & Heart! This 4BR/3.5BA personal residence of a respected builder & his renowned artist wife, offers the perfect blend of art, heart & impeccable construction. The heart of the home is the light & airy yet intimate Great Room with soaring ceilings, ample wall space & custom lighting, perfect for showcasing treasured works of art, & a wall of windows & an entertainment deck with views of the Bay, San Francisco, the Golden Gate & Mount Tam. Chef’s eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets & lighting,...Art & Heart! This 4BR/3.5BA personal residence of a respected builder & his renowned artist wife, offers the perfect blend of art, heart & impeccable construction. The heart of the home is the light & airy yet intimate Great Room with soaring ceilings, ample wall space & custom lighting, perfect for showcasing treasured works of art, & a wall of windows & an entertainment deck with views of the Bay, San Francisco, the Golden Gate & Mount Tam. Chef’s eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets & lighting, & sliding glass doors to an adjacent, private patio. Two light & spacious bedrooms off the Great Room, one with Bay views & both with skylights, & one-and-one-half baths. Downstairs are the gracious master bedroom suite & the fourth bedroom/study, both with decks & Bay views, two full bathrooms, & two easily accessed generous storage areas. On the lowest level is a vast storage/workshop area. Lovely gardens, carport, easy access to nearby Tilden Park & hiking trails, & U. C. Berkeley!
  • Listed by: JUDITH RATCLIFFE DRE #00925263 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
  • Listed by: JOHN RATCLIFFE DRE #00925262 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Listing closed: 06/01/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40816320
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,800,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

114.9%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., JUDITH RATCLIFFE, DRE #00925263; THE GRUBB CO. INC., JOHN RATCLIFFE, DRE #00925262

Sold By BHG RE RELIANCE PARTNERS, JENNIFER CORD, DRE #01352129

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Property Information for 1400 Summit Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary, Custom
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Carport - 1
  • View: Golden Gate Bridge, Mountains, Partial, San Francisco

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,686 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Primary Bath Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Storage, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Other Heat
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • Builder/Architect: Denton
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement, Other
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5686
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5686.0
  • Model: Custom
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2797
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak to Summit
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 60-2493-27
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BERKELEY

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 1400 Summit Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40816320

$1,725,000
—
May 22, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623632661

$1,725,000

+11.7% / yr

May 2, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40816320

—
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2018

Sold

EBRD #40816320

$1,725,000
05/22/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623632661

$1,725,000

+11.7% / yr

05/02/2018

Pending

EBRD #40816320

—

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

Public Records for 1400 Summit Road

Taxable Value

Land

$600,589

Additions

$1,401,376
Total$2,001,965

Tax Record

2025

$30,813 ($2,568 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,797 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,797 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

5,686 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2004

Year Renovated

2006

County

ALAMEDA

APN

60-2493-27

Schools near 1400 Summit 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
Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford 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: 1400 Summit Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,725,000
4
2,797
5,686
$1,700,000
4
2,528
5,831
$750,000
–
–
–
142,441
$1,112,400
5
2,040
7,784
$1,050,000
5
2,532
5,945
$1,355,000
3
1,747
8,165

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