587 Santa Barbara Road

Sold 10/29/15
Sold 10/29/15
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,407,000
4 beds2,388 sqft
587 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.11 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$589/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Splendid English architecture, on one of Berkeley's favorite streets. Grand living room, wonderful space throughout. Updated systems and original charm. Incredible HUGE attic not included in sq.ft. Just moments to Solano Avenue, Gourmet Ghetto, and a block to public transit.Splendid English architecture, on one of Berkeley's favorite streets. Grand living room, wonderful space throughout. Updated systems and original charm. Incredible HUGE attic not included in sq.ft. Just moments to Solano Avenue, Gourmet Ghetto, and a block to public transit.
Listing closed: 10/29/2015 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40715561

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,400,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

109.0%

Berkeley, CA

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Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Ruth Frassetto, DRE #00779030

Sold By MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY, KAREN MOSS, DRE #00963704

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Property Information for 587 Santa Barbara Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: English
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
  • View: Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Attic - Finished, Basement Unfinished, Formal Dining Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Partial Basement, Raised
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, Other
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2388
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.114784
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Between Arlington & Florida
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4212.00
  • Parcel Number: 62-2940-30
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 587 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 29, 2015

Sold

EBRD #40715561

$1,407,000—
Oct 20, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #558904249

$1,407,000

+6.5% / yr

Oct 7, 2015

Pending

EBRD #40715561

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/29/2015

Sold

EBRD #40715561

$1,407,000
10/20/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #558904249

$1,407,000

+6.5% / yr

10/07/2015

Pending

EBRD #40715561

—

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

Public Records for 587 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$509,660Additions$1,189,207Total$1,698,867
Tax Record2025$25,854 ($2,154 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,388 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,388 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1928CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2940-30

Schools near 587 Santa Barbara Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public - K to 5
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
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

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This home: 587 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,407,000
4
2,388
5,000
581 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
–
3
1.5
2,199
5,000
595 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
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