501 Santa Barbara Rd

Berkeley, CA 94707

$3,700,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,503 Sq. Ft.
$822 / Sq. Ft.
4,503
Sq. Ft.
$822
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 10/1/24
Sold 10/1/24
an aerial view of a house with a yard

Description

As you walk the grounds of this elegant Mediterranean-style home in North Berkeley, notice the olive trees, cypresses, lavender & fountains. The expertly designed garden spaces will transport you to Tuscany while the views of the Golden Gate & the sparkling waters of the Bay will anchor you right where you are, in the North Berkeley foothills & just steps from all the area has to offer. Through the grand front door you're greeted with a formal entryway, leading to a spacious living room with vaulted...As you walk the grounds of this elegant Mediterranean-style home in North Berkeley, notice the olive trees, cypresses, lavender & fountains. The expertly designed garden spaces will transport you to Tuscany while the views of the Golden Gate & the sparkling waters of the Bay will anchor you right where you are, in the North Berkeley foothills & just steps from all the area has to offer. Through the grand front door you're greeted with a formal entryway, leading to a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings & breathtaking views. The dining room offers a charming balcony for sunset views. The epic kitchen was entirely redesigned with top of the line Miele appliances, custom cabinetry & endless storage. From the eat-in kitchen, step onto a beautiful Ipe deck overlooking a mature, landscaped yard. The main level also features a spacious bedroom, updated bath & formal study. Upstairs, find 2 en-suite bedrooms, each with views. The primary suite flows to a magnificently updated bathroom with gorgeous onyx throughout. The downstairs boasts an amazing family room & large bedroom with exterior access, full bath & generous laundry room. Large detached garage & finished plus space (rec room, co-work space?) add even more options to this special property. Close to shops, BART and more!
  1. Listed by Anna Bellomo • DRE #01822897 • District Homes
  2. Listed by Sarah Ridge • DRE #01990459 • District Homes

Property Details for 501 Santa Barbara Road

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
THOUSAND OAKS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mediterranean, Spanish
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
View
Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Water
LISTING CLOSED: 10/01/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 501 Santa Barbara Road

StatusSold
MLS #41070424
Days on Compass16
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.25 AC / 11,000 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of District Homes, Anna Bellomo, DRE #01822897; District Homes, Sarah Ridge, DRE #01990459

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., Candice Economides, DRE #01205869; THE GRUBB CO. INC., David Hill, DRE #01387025

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Building Information for 501 Santa Barbara Road

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 11,000 SF

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Principal and Interest

$18,807

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 501 Santa Barbara Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Other, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, Laundry, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Study
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Dryer, Smoke Detector, Video System, Washer
  • Builder/Architect: NM Remodel
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 11000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11000.0
  • Model: Exceptional
  • Roof: Composition, Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4503
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Acres: 0.25
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Arlington to Santa Barbara
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2940-45
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 501 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41070424

$3,700,000—
Oct 1, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41070424

$3,700,000—
Sep 19, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545476303

$3,700,000

+5.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41070424

$3,700,000
10/01/2024

Sold

EBRD #41070424

$3,700,000
09/19/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545476303

$3,700,000

+5.2% / yr

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

Public Records for 501 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,110,000Additions$2,590,000Total$3,700,000
Tax Record2025$54,608 ($4,551 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,700 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,700 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1941CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2940-45

Schools near 501 Santa Barbara Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public - K to 5
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
PublicK to 5

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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511 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$3,000,000
4
3,095
5,900
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3
2
1,854
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4
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3
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13,730
510 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
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3
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