549 Santa Barbara Rd

2,427 Sq. Ft.
$410 / Sq. Ft.
2,427
Sq. Ft.
$410
per Sq. Ft.

Description

INVESTORS / FLIPPERS / DIY ENTHUSIASTS — seize the opportunity to reimagine this Thousand Oaks gem. With generous square footage and great bones, this home offers a rare chance to unlock value and create something truly special in a prime Berkeley location. Situated on a picturesque, tree-lined street in one of North Berkeley’s most sought-after neighborhoods, the property enjoys close proximity to Solano Avenue’s vibrant mix of shops, cafés, restaurants, and daily conveniences. Nearby parks, scenic...INVESTORS / FLIPPERS / DIY ENTHUSIASTS — seize the opportunity to reimagine this Thousand Oaks gem. With generous square footage and great bones, this home offers a rare chance to unlock value and create something truly special in a prime Berkeley location. Situated on a picturesque, tree-lined street in one of North Berkeley’s most sought-after neighborhoods, the property enjoys close proximity to Solano Avenue’s vibrant mix of shops, cafés, restaurants, and daily conveniences. Nearby parks, scenic trails, and neighborhood amenities enhance the appeal of Thousand Oaks living. Easy access to UC Berkeley, BART, public transit, and major commute routes makes this location as practical as it is desirable.
  1. Listed by Lauren Kraus • DRE #01802949 • Coldwell Banker

Property Details for 549 Santa Barbara Road

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
THOUSAND OAKS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Fixer Upper
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached
View
Bay

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2026 09:42 AM

Property Details for 549 Santa Barbara Road

StatusNew
MLS #41123415
Days on CompassListed Today
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,300 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

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Building Information for 549 Santa Barbara Road

Stories2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,300 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,571 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,854

Property Taxes

$717

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 549 Santa Barbara Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, In Kitchen
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: BonusRoom, Family Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Office
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s), Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Energy Saving Feature: None
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Smoke Detector(s), All Utilities
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Raised
  • Level - Upper: Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5300
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5300.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2427
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: use GPS
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2940-38
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 549 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41123415

$995,900
Feb 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41123415

$995,900
Feb 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41123415

$995,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/09/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41123415

$995,900
02/09/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41123415

$995,900
02/09/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41123415

$995,900

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

Public Records for 549 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$59,328Additions$163,216Total$222,544
Tax Record2025$8,609 ($717 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,427 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,427 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1959CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2940-38

Schools near 549 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
Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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549 Santa Barbara Road is a single family home for sale in Berkeley, CA 94707. This property was listed for sale on February 9, 2026 by Coldwell Banker, it's currently listed at $995,900. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Ruth Acty Elementary, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School and Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School. 549 Santa Barbara Road is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 2,427 sqft single family home built in 1930.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker, Lauren Kraus, DRE #01802949

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