Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,725,000
4 beds2,866 sqft

689 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1949Year Built
$602/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

The ultimate in California living! Featuring a spacious living room with a spectacular 3 bridge vista with chic white brick fireplace. The sizable dining room opens to an updated kitchen with new tile floors, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and ‘dual fuel’ gourmet stove. At the center of the home is a serene light filled 512 sq. ft. atrium not included in the 2,866 sq. ft. total. 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms are spread throughout the property with 3 bedrooms having their own ensuite bathrooms....The ultimate in California living! Featuring a spacious living room with a spectacular 3 bridge vista with chic white brick fireplace. The sizable dining room opens to an updated kitchen with new tile floors, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and ‘dual fuel’ gourmet stove. At the center of the home is a serene light filled 512 sq. ft. atrium not included in the 2,866 sq. ft. total. 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms are spread throughout the property with 3 bedrooms having their own ensuite bathrooms. Through the atrium you’ll find a bonus space you can use for rumpus room or office with unique circular fire pit. Close to Tilden Park’s hiking trails, swimming, golfing, Little Farm, Botanical Gardens, and only minutes down to North Berkeley shopping, Gourmet Ghetto restaurants, and easy access to the freeway. This impressive home, with flow through single story design, is a rare find in the Berkeley hills. It’s perfect for at-home working. You must see this!
Listing closed: 11/03/2021 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40964586
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,915,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

117.9%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Cameron Parkinson, DRE #01828320

Sold By Town Real Estate, Stacy Hale, DRE #01380320

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Property Information for 689 Creston Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 0

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,250 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Circular, Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Atrium
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Atrium, Family Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wall Furnace, Central
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: Level, Regular, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 11250
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11250.0
  • Roof: Flat
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2866
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Street Level: 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Front Porch, Landscape Back
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Acres: 0.26
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-3110-36
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Multi Family Information

General Details
  • Units Total: 0

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 689 Creston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40964586

$1,725,000
—
Nov 3, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40964586

$1,725,000
—
Nov 3, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #40964586

$1,725,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2021

Sold

EBRD #40964586

$1,725,000
11/03/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40964586

$1,725,000
11/03/2021

Sold

RESFAR #40964586

$1,725,000

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

Public Records for 689 Creston Road

Taxable Value

Land

$560,152

Additions

$1,307,022
Total$1,867,174

Tax Record

2025

$28,757 ($2,396 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,301 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,301 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

11,250 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1949

Year Renovated

1949

County

ALAMEDA

APN

63-3110-36

Schools near 689 Creston 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
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 689 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,725,000
4
2,866
11,250
–
3
2
1,691
9,536
$827,000
2
1,425
11,250
–
2
2
1,663
7,150
–
3
3.5
2,456
10,006
–
3
1
1,322
7,500

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