Last Sold Price
5 beds3,719 sqft$350/sqft
628 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707

Description

Extensively remodeled 1925 home that was the Pfeffer estate. Bay views, beautifully redone kitch. (cherry cabinets), fam. rm., DR w/bamboo flrs. opens to deck & garden by MacLaren (of GG Park fame). Huge deck off LR, hdwd. flrs, Tatami Mat meditation rm, bonus rooms in attic, many "green" featuresExtensively remodeled 1925 home that was the Pfeffer estate. Bay views, beautifully redone kitch. (cherry cabinets), fam. rm., DR w/bamboo flrs. opens to deck & garden by MacLaren (of GG Park fame). Huge deck off LR, hdwd. flrs, Tatami Mat meditation rm, bonus rooms in attic, many "green" features
LISTING CLOSED: 11/01/2007 12:00 AM

Property Details for 628 Santa Barbara Road

Status
MLS #
40295107
Days on Compass
38
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1925
Lot Size
0.20 AC / 8,705 SF
City
BERKELEY
Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Normandy
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,895,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

122.0%

Berkeley, CA

9 comparable properties found

a front view of a house with a yard
1

$3,100,000

Sold 03/19/25

5
Bedrooms
3,438
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$2,895,000 | 1160 Miller Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
2

$2,895,000

Sold 06/02/26

5
Bedrooms
3,412
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
an aerial view of a house
3

$1,950,000

Sold 03/23/26

5
Bedrooms
3,200
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$1,650,000 | 390 Vermont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707
4

$1,650,000

Sold 11/20/24

5
Bedrooms
2,510
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
5

$1,500,000

Sold 09/24/24

5
Bedrooms
3,061
Square Feet
0.36
Acres
$2,780,000 | 450 Vermont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707
6

$2,780,000

Sold 05/07/26

5
Bedrooms
3,714
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
7

$3,000,000

Sold 06/24/25

5
Bedrooms
3,354
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a view of a house with brick walls and a yard with plants and trees
8

$3,500,000

Sold 08/06/25

5
Bedrooms
3,737
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a view of a large building with a big yard and large trees
9

$3,750,000

Sold 05/14/25

5
Bedrooms
3,583
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

Location

Sold By RE/MAX EXECUTIVE, IRA SERKES, DRE #00936453

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Building Information for 628 Santa Barbara Road

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,705 SF

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Property Information for 628 Santa Barbara Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Wood Stove Insert
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Stair Lift
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Attic - Finished, Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • 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, Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8705
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8705.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3719
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Zoning: SFR
  • Acres: 0.2
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Arlington to Santa Barabara
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2915-43
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 628 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 1, 2007

Sold

EBRD #40295107

$1,300,000
Oct 30, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #228987426

$1,300,000
Oct 12, 2007

Pending

EBRD #40295107

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/01/2007

Sold

EBRD #40295107

$1,300,000
10/30/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #228987426

$1,300,000
10/12/2007

Pending

EBRD #40295107

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

Public Records for 628 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$522,479Additions$1,219,117Total$1,741,596
Tax Record2025$28,605 ($2,384 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,458 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,458 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,705 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1970CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2915-43

Schools near 628 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 628 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,300,000
5
3,719
8,705
3
3.5
3,288
7,252
$780,000
4
3,200
7,000
2
2
3,170
9,295
$1,512,000
4
2,857
7,650
$2,450,000
4
2,961
8,600

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