Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,108,000
3 beds1,607 sqft

1510 Summit Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Description

Sweeping city, bay and 3 bridge views from this North Berkeley hillside home! Classic mid-century modern designed by Ward Thomas includes his original plans from 1953. The house was designed to bring the outdoors in with an open plan, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and towering windows. Vintage features include unpainted plank ceilings, wood veneer walls and built-ins galore. There is a southwest exposure with full width windows and decks on both stories. The house also has two updated baths,...Sweeping city, bay and 3 bridge views from this North Berkeley hillside home! Classic mid-century modern designed by Ward Thomas includes his original plans from 1953. The house was designed to bring the outdoors in with an open plan, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and towering windows. Vintage features include unpainted plank ceilings, wood veneer walls and built-ins galore. There is a southwest exposure with full width windows and decks on both stories. The house also has two updated baths, seismic retrofitting, a kitchenette in a downstairs bedroom, plus an attached, permitted studio addition with half bath and laundry that is not included in the square footage. 1510 Summit has a long colorful Berkeley history with an array of characters moving through its' doors. It is situated near Grizzly Peak Blvd with Tilden Park trails just a stone’s throw away. The light, earthy style and views are breathtaking!
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.12 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$1,312/sq ftPrice per sq ft
Listing closed: 03/30/2022 12:00 AM
Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40981882
Listing Agent
  1. Leila Schlein

    Leila Schlein

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01401417

    P: (925) 899-7927

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,800,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

144.8%

Berkeley, CA

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Property information

1510 Summit Road

Property Details

  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Off Street Parking
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridges, City, City Lights, Downtown, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 0

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,240 SF

Features

Feature Details

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Free Standing, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Cork, Hardwood Floors, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, Inside Area, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No

Room Details

  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Studio, Utility Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 1

Utility Details

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer in Street, Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association

  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00

Property Details

  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • Builder/Architect: Ward Thomas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Irregular, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5240
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5240.0
  • Model: Mid-Century Modern
  • Roof: Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1607
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Acres: 0.12

Location Details

  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak to Summit Rd
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 60-2490-35-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA

Multi Family Information

General Details

  • Units Total: 0

Additional Information

Additional Information

  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History

1510 Summit Road

DateEventPrice
Mar 30, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40981882

$2,108,000
Mar 30, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #CC40981882

$2,108,000
Mar 30, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #40981882

$2,108,000
DateEventPrice
03/30/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40981882

$2,108,000
03/30/2022

Sold

MLSListings #CC40981882

$2,108,000
03/30/2022

Sold

CRMLS #40981882

$2,108,000

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

Public records

1510 Summit Road

Beds

2

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,446 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,446 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

5,240 SqFt

Schools

Near 1510 Summit Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.

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: 1510 Summit Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,108,000
3
1,607
5,240
–
4
3.5
2,769
7,212
$665,000
3
2.5
1,420
10,267
–
4
2
1,731
12,060
–
4
2
2,652
7,675
–
3
2
2,191
7,092

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