166 Hillcrest Road

Sold 7/17/19
Sold 7/17/19
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Last Sold Price
$1,810,000
4 beds2,466 sqft$734/sqft
166 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

Description

In a secluded setting of lush greens, redwoods and terraced gardens, this elegant Craftsman home was originally designed by architect Walter Ratcliff, and offers wonderful entertaining spaces and flexible living. Spectacular deck extends the living and dining room to the outdoors, overlooking the lush garden and distant views. 3 comfortable bedrooms and 2 full baths upstairs, including a Master bedroom. Remodeled guest suite or additional Master suite downstairs with separate entrance, attached workshop/storage...In a secluded setting of lush greens, redwoods and terraced gardens, this elegant Craftsman home was originally designed by architect Walter Ratcliff, and offers wonderful entertaining spaces and flexible living. Spectacular deck extends the living and dining room to the outdoors, overlooking the lush garden and distant views. 3 comfortable bedrooms and 2 full baths upstairs, including a Master bedroom. Remodeled guest suite or additional Master suite downstairs with separate entrance, attached workshop/storage area which open to the gently downsloped gardens. Close to Claremont Avenue with Souvenir Coffee, Star Market, and near Rockridge and the Elmwood. A rare and elegant gem!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/17/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Colette Ford • DRE #01158883 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
  2. Listed by ANJA PLOWRIGHT • DRE #01351797 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.

Property Details for 166 Hillcrest Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
40869733
Days on Compass
15
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1912
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,880 SF
County
Alameda County
City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CLAREMONT
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Brown Shingle
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,900,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

125.1%

[Berkeley, CA]

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Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Colette Ford, DRE #01158883; THE GRUBB CO. INC., ANJA PLOWRIGHT, DRE #01351797

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., Gretchen Roethle, DRE #01945375

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Building Information for 166 Hillcrest Road

Stories2Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,880 SF

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Property Information for 166 Hillcrest Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Linoleum
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, In-Law Unit, Storage, Workshop
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Finished, In-Law Quarters, Storage, Workshop
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Tile, Tub with Jets
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • 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
  • Builder/Architect: W. Ratcliffe
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows, Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom
  • Level - Upper: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5880
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5880.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2466
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Terraced Back, Terraced Down
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: Claremont to Hillcrest
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 64-4252-41-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 166 Hillcrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2019

Sold

MLSListings #EB40869733

$1,810,000—
Jul 17, 2019

Sold

EBRD #40869733

$1,810,000—
Jul 11, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648767948

$1,810,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2019

Sold

MLSListings #EB40869733

$1,810,000
07/17/2019

Sold

EBRD #40869733

$1,810,000
07/11/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648767948

$1,810,000

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

Public Records for 166 Hillcrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$641,412Additions$1,377,642Total$2,019,054
Tax Record2025$28,958 ($2,413 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,346 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,346 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,880 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912Year Renovated1925ZoningR1HCountyALAMEDAAPN64-4252-41-2

Schools near 166 Hillcrest Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Emerson Elementary School
Public - K to 5
John Muir Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Willard Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Emerson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John Muir Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Willard Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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This home: 166 Hillcrest Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
$1,810,000
4
2,466
5,880
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–
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3
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Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Colette Ford, DRE #01158883; THE GRUBB CO. INC., ANJA PLOWRIGHT, DRE #01351797

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