549 Santa Barbara Road

Sold 2/27/26
Sold 2/27/26
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Last Sold Price
$1,350,000
5 beds2,427 sqft$556/sqft
549 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707

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. Home Energy Score of 2
LISTING CLOSED: 02/27/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lauren Kraus • DRE #01802949 • Coldwell Banker

Property Details for 549 Santa Barbara Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
41123415
Days on Compass
8
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.12 AC / 5,300 SF
County
Alameda County
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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Location

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

Sold By Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Tracy Zhou, DRE #01896893

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Building Information for 549 Santa Barbara Road

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

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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 27, 2026

Sold

EBRD #41123415

$1,350,000—
Feb 27, 2026

Sold

MLSListings #CC41123415

$1,350,000—
Feb 27, 2026

Sold

CRMLS #41123415

$1,350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2026

Sold

EBRD #41123415

$1,350,000
02/27/2026

Sold

MLSListings #CC41123415

$1,350,000
02/27/2026

Sold

CRMLS #41123415

$1,350,000

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

Public Records for 549 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,514Additions$166,481Total$226,995
Tax Record2025$8,609 ($717 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total 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
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 549 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,350,000
5
2,427
5,300
543 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$825,000
3
2,230
5,300
555 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
–
3
3
2,412
5,300
537 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$850,000
2
1,225
5,300
557 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
–
2
1
1,149
5,300
542 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$910,000
5
–
4,700

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

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