659 Santa Barbara Rd

Berkeley, CA 94707

$1,550,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,301 Sq. Ft.
$674 / Sq. Ft.
2,301
Sq. Ft.
$674
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 5/22/23
Sold 5/22/23
a front view of a house with a garden

Description

Perched above one of North Berkeley‘s most prestigious streets, 659 Santa Barbara Road is an elegant Tudor home with a fabulous layout and stately charm. The formal entry has a grand living room off to one side, featuring high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and views of San Francisco, making this the perfect space for entertaining or just relaxing. Across the hall is a formal dining room, also with lovely views and a connection to the updated eat-in kitchen. Flooded with natural light, the large kitchen...Perched above one of North Berkeley‘s most prestigious streets, 659 Santa Barbara Road is an elegant Tudor home with a fabulous layout and stately charm. The formal entry has a grand living room off to one side, featuring high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and views of San Francisco, making this the perfect space for entertaining or just relaxing. Across the hall is a formal dining room, also with lovely views and a connection to the updated eat-in kitchen. Flooded with natural light, the large kitchen has plenty of counter space and storage. The kitchen door leads to the up-sloped and sprawling backyard with a level area and outdoor fireplace. Back inside the house you will find a powder room on the main level. As you make your way up to the top floor you will find three generously sized bedrooms. The primary bedroom features beautiful bay and treetops views. One full bathroom and laundry complete this level. An in-law apartment is located on the lowest level of the home. The space has one bedroom one bathroom, and a kitchenette. It also has both interior and exterior access, perfect for hosting family, engaging an au-pair or possibly generating income. The property has a two car garage at street level, with a deck on top that is ideal for outdoor entertaining.
  1. Listed by Jennifer Wolan • DRE #01939981 • District Homes
  2. Listed by Patricia Ann Hylton • DRE #02028680 • District Homes

Property Details for 659 Santa Barbara Road

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTH BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage
Total # Parking Spaces
2
LISTING CLOSED: 05/22/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 659 Santa Barbara Road

StatusSold
MLS #41022721
Days on Compass30
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,400 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of District Homes, Jennifer Wolan, DRE #01939981; District Homes, Patricia Ann Hylton, DRE #02028680

Sold By District Homes, Bhima Sheridan, DRE #01990388

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Building Information for 659 Santa Barbara Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,400 SF

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Property Information for 659 Santa Barbara Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Au Pair
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Fireplace(s)
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Upper: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 7400
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7400.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2301
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Yard Description: Back Yard
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Acres: 0.17
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Arlington to Santa Barbara
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2914-49
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 659 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41022721

$1,550,000—
May 22, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41022721

$1,550,000—
May 11, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513243070

$1,550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41022721

$1,550,000
05/22/2023

Sold

EBRD #41022721

$1,550,000
05/11/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513243070

$1,550,000

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

Public Records for 659 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$483,786Additions$1,128,834Total$1,612,620
Tax Record2025$26,242 ($2,187 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,301 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,301 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1940CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2914-49

Schools near 659 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
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
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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