Last Sold Price
2 beds1,225 sqft$694/sqft
537 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707

Description

Quintessential bungalow w/ Bay views. Superb layout w/sunny front courtyard & rear deck w/ gardens, ideal for entertaining. Period details intact. Newer plumbing, elec., heat, insulation, & some windows make for an energy efficient home. Ample parking. Near shops & transportation.Quintessential bungalow w/ Bay views. Superb layout w/sunny front courtyard & rear deck w/ gardens, ideal for entertaining. Period details intact. Newer plumbing, elec., heat, insulation, & some windows make for an energy efficient home. Ample parking. Near shops & transportation.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/13/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by GRACE BISHOP • DRE #01245471 • RED OAK REALTY

Property Details for 537 Santa Barbara Road

Status
MLS #
40664820
Days on Compass
15
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1924
Lot Size
0.12 AC / 5,300 SF
City
BERKELEY
Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
View
Bay, Partial

Location

Listing Courtesy of RED OAK REALTY, GRACE BISHOP, DRE #01245471

Sold By Hill & Co., Ron Wong, DRE #01504164

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Building Information for 537 Santa Barbara Road

Stories1Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,300 SF

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Property Information for 537 Santa Barbara Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: No Additional Rooms
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5300
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5300.0
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1225
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio, Terraced Back
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.121671
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Up from The Arlington
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4212.00
  • Parcel Number: 62-2940-40
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 537 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2014

Sold

EBRD #40664820

$850,000
Aug 5, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #432515999

$850,000

+7.2% / yr

Jul 23, 2014

Pending

EBRD #40664820

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2014

Sold

EBRD #40664820

$850,000
08/05/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #432515999

$850,000

+7.2% / yr

07/23/2014

Pending

EBRD #40664820

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

Public Records for 537 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$306,461Additions$780,563Total$1,087,024
Tax Record2025$17,042 ($1,420 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,588 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,588 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1929CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2940-40

Schools near 537 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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