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Last Sold Price
4 beds4,503 sqft

501 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$822/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

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!
  • Listed by: Anna Bellomo DRE #01822897 • District Homes
  • Listed by: Sarah Ridge DRE #01990459 • District Homes
Listing closed: 10/01/2024 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41070424
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,475,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

136.6%

Berkeley, CA

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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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Property Information for 501 Santa Barbara Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • 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
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.25 AC / 11,000 SF

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 Value

Land

$1,132,200

Additions

$2,641,800
Total$3,774,000

Tax Record

2025

$54,608 ($4,551 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

3,700 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,700 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

11,000 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1938

Year Renovated

1941

County

ALAMEDA

APN

62-2940-45

Schools near 501 Santa Barbara 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 - 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

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: 501 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$3,700,000
4
4,503
11,000
$3,000,000
4
3,095
5,900
–
3
2
1,854
5,000
$1,800,000
4
2,092
6,950
$1,800,000
3
2,041
13,730
$880,000
3
1,917
5,050

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

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