Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,492 sqft$557/sqft
683 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.51 acresLot Size
1913Year Built
$557/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Set in its own large park, this magnificent John Hudson Thomas home has been thoughtfully updated and renovated by previous owners keeping the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era and adding functionality and modern touches. The lower level features a charming in-law/au pair with a kitchenette, 4th bathroom and separate entrance. The fantastic master suite enjoys the most amazing bathroom with a gas fireplace, a soaking tub to enjoy the panoramic views. There are 3 other bedrooms and 2 additional...Set in its own large park, this magnificent John Hudson Thomas home has been thoughtfully updated and renovated by previous owners keeping the elegance and grandeur of a bygone era and adding functionality and modern touches. The lower level features a charming in-law/au pair with a kitchenette, 4th bathroom and separate entrance. The fantastic master suite enjoys the most amazing bathroom with a gas fireplace, a soaking tub to enjoy the panoramic views. There are 3 other bedrooms and 2 additional baths on the upper level. A two-car garage with side yard entry is just steps away. This property has it all!
Listing closed: 03/26/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40808227

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,780,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

113.8%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, Maya Trilling, DRE #00584621

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., CANDICE ECONOMIDES, DRE #01205869

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Property Information for 683 Santa Barbara Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: ARLINGTON HEIGHT
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Detached Garage, Garage Parking, Off Street Parking, Side Yard Access, Workshop in Garage
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Lot Size: 0.51 AC / 22,388 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • FIREPLACES: 3.0
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
Room Details
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Au Pair, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Primary Bath Features: Skylight, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Stereo Speakers Built-In, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • Builder/Architect: J. H. Thomas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Other
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Level - Upper: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Master Bedrm Retreat
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot, Secluded, Up Slope
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Acres: 0.51
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Southampton to Santa Barbara
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2914-43-6
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY

Property History for 683 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2018

Sold

MLSListings #EB40808227

$2,500,000
Mar 26, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40808227

$2,500,000
Feb 23, 2018

Pending

MLSListings #EB40808227

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2018

Sold

MLSListings #EB40808227

$2,500,000
03/26/2018

Sold

EBRD #40808227

$2,500,000
02/23/2018

Pending

MLSListings #EB40808227

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

Public Records for 683 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,160,560Additions$1,688,614Total$2,849,174
Tax Record2025$45,257 ($3,771 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt4,492 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,492 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,388 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1913Year Renovated1940CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2914-43-6

Schools near 683 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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 683 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$2,500,000
4
4,492
22,388
$603,000
4
3,117
9,890
$1,560,000
4
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13,080
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2.5
2,547
15,158
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2.5
3,051
14,996
6,000

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