Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,642 sqft$772/sqft
178 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,000 sq ftLot Size
1936Year Built
$772/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Casual yet elegant living awaits you in this exceptional traditional nestled in the heart of the Claremont neighborhood. Enjoy the many fine architectural details such as arched doorways, windows, and built-ins. Greet your guests in the spacious living room with craftsman tiled fireplace and connecting sunroom. Enjoy festive gatherings in the light filled dining room with generous cabinets or share private meals in the cozy breakfast room. Unwind upstairs in the three large bedrooms with wonderful...Casual yet elegant living awaits you in this exceptional traditional nestled in the heart of the Claremont neighborhood. Enjoy the many fine architectural details such as arched doorways, windows, and built-ins. Greet your guests in the spacious living room with craftsman tiled fireplace and connecting sunroom. Enjoy festive gatherings in the light filled dining room with generous cabinets or share private meals in the cozy breakfast room. Unwind upstairs in the three large bedrooms with wonderful light and space. Explore the lower level with large bedroom, bath ,home office and separate entrance. Enjoy the large rear decks for impromptu gatherings or relax in the huge rear yard with family and friends. Lovingly maintained for 32 years- it’s time to share the love.. Close to Claremont Resort & Spa, Peet’s Coffee, Fournee Bakery, Star Grocery, BART and wonderful shops and dining in Rockridge/ Elmwood.
  • Listed by: Sheila Sabine DRE #02068920 • The GRUBB Company
Listing closed: 09/08/2021 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40959092

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,875,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

119.7%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of The GRUBB Company, Sheila Sabine, DRE #02068920

Sold By Dudum Real Estate Group, Kaaren Brickman, DRE #01932119

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Property Information for 178 Hillcrest Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: CLAREMONT
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Detached Garage, Space Per Unit - 1
  • View: Partial
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,000 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Stone, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Au Pair, In-Law Unit
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Pantry
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Quarters
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
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
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2642
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Sprinklers Front, Terraced Down
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: The Uplands to Hillcrest
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • New Subdivision: No
  • Parcel Number: 64-4252-44
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 178 Hillcrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 8, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40959092

$2,040,000
Sep 8, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40959092

$2,040,000
Sep 8, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #40959092

$2,040,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/08/2021

Sold

EBRD #40959092

$2,040,000
09/08/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40959092

$2,040,000
09/08/2021

Sold

RESFAR #40959092

$2,040,000

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

Public Records for 178 Hillcrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$662,441Additions$1,569,164Total$2,231,605
Tax Record2025$32,623 ($2,719 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,601 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,601 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936Year Renovated1945CountyALAMEDAAPN64-4252-44

Schools near 178 Hillcrest 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 - 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 178 Hillcrest Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
$2,040,000
4
2,642
6,000
4
3.5
2,404
6,000
$575,000
4
2,144
6,222
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3
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5
2,662
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