Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,933 sqft$712/sqft
20 Oak Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,150 sq ftLot Size
1915Year Built
$712/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Designed by renowned architect Willis Polk in 1915, 20 Oak Ridge Road is a dramatic and utterly exquisite 5BD/4.5BA home graced by many of the hallmarks of a European aesthetic: balconies, patios, and sunrooms, distinctive architectural details, and a sparkling pool. Known in the neighborhood as “The Gatsby House,” 20 Oak Ridge is generously proportioned and light-filled. It is ideally situated on a sought-after cul-de-sac overlooking the Claremont Hotel, and it is steps from exquisite amenities...Designed by renowned architect Willis Polk in 1915, 20 Oak Ridge Road is a dramatic and utterly exquisite 5BD/4.5BA home graced by many of the hallmarks of a European aesthetic: balconies, patios, and sunrooms, distinctive architectural details, and a sparkling pool. Known in the neighborhood as “The Gatsby House,” 20 Oak Ridge is generously proportioned and light-filled. It is ideally situated on a sought-after cul-de-sac overlooking the Claremont Hotel, and it is steps from exquisite amenities yet stuns with a private, estate-like sensibility.
Listing closed: 05/12/2020 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40904502

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,850,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

110.8%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, David Gunderman, DRE #01313613; Keller Williams Realty, Alison Luce, DRE #01986924

Sold By Corcoran Global Living, Heidi Marchesotti, DRE #01308798

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Property Information for 20 Oak Ridge Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: CLAREMONT
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Other
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,150 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Additional Rooms: Au Pair, Library, Den / Study / Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Solarium, Storage, Sunroom, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Library, Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Solarium, Storage, Study, Sun Porch, Other
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Bidet, Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas
  • 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, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Other
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Other
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8150
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8150.0
  • Roof: Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3933
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Fenced, Patio, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Other
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Acres: 0.19
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Tunnel Rd (Hwy 13) to Oak Ridge Road
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 64-4234-11
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 20 Oak Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 12, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #40904502

$2,800,000
May 12, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40904502

$2,800,000
May 12, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #BE40904502

$2,800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/12/2020

Sold

CRMLS #40904502

$2,800,000
05/12/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40904502

$2,800,000
05/12/2020

Sold

MLSListings #BE40904502

$2,800,000

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

Public Records for 20 Oak Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$937,020Additions$2,186,380Total$3,123,400
Tax Record2025$47,350 ($3,946 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,933 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,933 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,150 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1946CountyALAMEDAAPN64-4234-11

Schools near 20 Oak Ridge 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: 20 Oak Ridge Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
$2,800,000
5
3,933
8,150
4
2.5
2,522
6,850
4
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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, David Gunderman, DRE #01313613; Keller Williams Realty, Alison Luce, DRE #01986924

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