519 Santa Barbara Road

Sold 8/10/21
Sold 8/10/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,800,000
4 beds2,092 sqft
519 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
$860/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Minutes to Kensington Village’s shops and eateries, this charming Berkeley Hills home offers filtered views from the front and backs up to a seasonal creek. A verdant setting encircled in redwood trees, the home channels mid-century styling with clean lines and an elegant facade. Adopting a minimalist aesthetic, the dynamic property affords a 2,092-SF interior that’s edited to perfection. A marble faced fireplace anchors a voluminous living room that flows into a sunny dining room with oversized...Minutes to Kensington Village’s shops and eateries, this charming Berkeley Hills home offers filtered views from the front and backs up to a seasonal creek. A verdant setting encircled in redwood trees, the home channels mid-century styling with clean lines and an elegant facade. Adopting a minimalist aesthetic, the dynamic property affords a 2,092-SF interior that’s edited to perfection. A marble faced fireplace anchors a voluminous living room that flows into a sunny dining room with oversized windows. Decked in cobalt tile, an updated kitchen affords S/S appliances and slate flooring. The upper level reveals 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, including a primary suite with en-suite bath and exit to a rear garden. At the lower level, a spacious family room is joined by a guest bedroom with en-suite bath, laundry, and 2 bonus rooms that lie off a 1-car garage. Welcoming alfresco entertaining, a back deck reveals a jacuzzi tub and serene backyard.
  • Listed by: Kevin Tannahill DRE #01194662 • Compass
Listing closed: 08/10/2021 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40956457

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,725,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

122.4%

Berkeley, CA

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kevin Tannahill, DRE #01194662

Sold By eXp Realty of California, Mark Otis, DRE #01978778

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Property Information for 519 Santa Barbara Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage, Workshop in Garage
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial, San Francisco
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 1
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,950 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Stone (Marble, Slate etc., Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, In Basement, In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: Spa
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Full, Laundry Room, Basement - Finished, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Finished, Utility Room, Workshop
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Double Sinks, Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
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: Garage Door Opener, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Full Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Basement, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Lot Description: Creek Front, Backyard, Garden, Landscape Front, Stream Seasonal
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6950
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6950.0
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2092
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms, Main Entry, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Back Yard Fence, Landscape Front, Stream Seasonal
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Acres: 0.16
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: Arlington to Santa Barbara
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2940-43
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
  • Basement: Full
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 519 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #40956457

$1,800,000—
Aug 10, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40956457

$1,800,000—
Aug 10, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40956457

$1,800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2021

Sold

RESFAR #40956457

$1,800,000
08/10/2021

Sold

EBRD #40956457

$1,800,000
08/10/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40956457

$1,800,000

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

Public Records for 519 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$584,506Additions$1,363,849Total$1,948,355
Tax Record2025$29,786 ($2,482 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,092 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,092 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1924CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2940-43

Schools near 519 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 519 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,800,000
4
2,092
6,950
523 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
–
4
2
2,171
5,800
511 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$3,000,000
4
3,095
5,900
527 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$2,600,000
4
3,272
10,600
501 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$3,700,000
4
4,503
11,000
516 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$749,000
2
1,806
4,600

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kevin Tannahill, DRE #01194662

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