28 Hillcrest Road

Sold 3/18/25Virtual Tour
Sold 3/18/25Virtual Tour
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Last Sold Price
$5,400,000
5 beds4,710 sqft$1,146/sqft
28 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

Description

This 4710 sq ft home is set on a quiet street in one of Berkeley’s preeminent neighborhoods, on a rare 1/3 acre lot with a spacious yard that extends down to the Brookside cul-de-sac. Entertain guests outside or in the oversized living room, which offers a fireplace and southwest views of SF. The spacious dining room sits adjacent; it is proximate to the well-appointed kitchen, with Wolf and SubZero appliances, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a 32 sq ft island, dual sinks, and distinctive lighting....This 4710 sq ft home is set on a quiet street in one of Berkeley’s preeminent neighborhoods, on a rare 1/3 acre lot with a spacious yard that extends down to the Brookside cul-de-sac. Entertain guests outside or in the oversized living room, which offers a fireplace and southwest views of SF. The spacious dining room sits adjacent; it is proximate to the well-appointed kitchen, with Wolf and SubZero appliances, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a 32 sq ft island, dual sinks, and distinctive lighting. Enjoy morning coffee in the cheery sun room nearby. Oak hardwoods cover the entire main floor and Sonos ceiling speakers offer one’s choice of music on multiple levels. 4 bedrooms lie on the newly carpeted upstairs floor; the principal suite offers skyline views, a fireplace, a travertine radiant heated bathroom, and a spacious shower illuminated by a skylight. Downstairs from the main floor is the ballroom. The fifth bedroom is also on the lowest level, and it includes a walk-through closet and en-suite bathroom. The main laundry room sits adjacent (another washer-dryer is available upstairs). Plentiful storage space is available on all levels. Tesla roof tiles and Powerwall batteries keep utility costs low, and parking is easy (in the gated driveway or the 2-car garage).
LISTING CLOSED: 03/18/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ann Newton Cane • DRE #02084093 • Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

Property Details for 28 Hillcrest Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
41087007
Days on Compass
3
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1908
Lot Size
0.33 AC / 14,345 SF
County
Alameda County
City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CLAREMONT
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Custom
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Parking Area, EV Charger, Garage Facing Rear
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Total # Parking Spaces
3
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re, Ann Newton Cane, DRE #02084093

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., Anja Plowright, DRE #01351797

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Building Information for 28 Hillcrest Road

Stories-Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,345 SF

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Property Information for 28 Hillcrest Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Closet, In Laundry Room, Washer, Inside Room, Upper Floor, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Possible Guest, Attic
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Bidet, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Walk-In Closet, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Stereo Speakers Built-In, Washer, Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Level - Upper: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot, Backyard, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Security Gate, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 14345
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14345.0
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4710
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Terraced Back, Entry Gate, Fenced Front Yard, Front Porch, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Acres: 0.33
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Claremont Ave, Right on Hillcrest Rd
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 64-4295-9-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 28 Hillcrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41087007

$5,400,000—
Mar 18, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41087007

$5,400,000—
Mar 18, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41087007

$5,400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2025

Sold

EBRD #41087007

$5,400,000
03/18/2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41087007

$5,400,000
03/18/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41087007

$5,400,000

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

Public Records for 28 Hillcrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,652,400Additions$3,855,600Total$5,508,000
Tax Record2025$36,775 ($3,065 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,223 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,223 SqFtStories3Lot Size14,345 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1908Year Renovated1914CountyALAMEDAAPN64-4295-9-3

Schools near 28 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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Nearby home values

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$5,400,000
5
4,710
14,345
32 Hillcrest Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
$1,200,000
6
3
3,702
6,768
36 Hillcrest Road, Berkeley, CA 94705
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4
4
2,891
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2
2
2,163
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4
2.5
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Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re, Ann Newton Cane, DRE #02084093

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