731 Creston Road

Sold 10/11/23Virtual Tour
Sold 10/11/23Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,950,000
3 beds2,441 sqft

731 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1949Year Built
$799/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Nestled in the Berkeley Hills, adjacent to Wildcat Canyon and Tilden Park, discover this 3-bed, 3-bath home spanning 2,441 sq.ft. Flexible in its use, this home transitions effortlessly between a single-family oasis and a split living space. Options are in place to easily reconfigure the floor plan for additional bedrooms. Upon entering the front gate, the ambiance is serene and offers a sophisticated entrance amidst a beautifully landscaped garden. Inside, vaulted exposed beam ceilings grace the...Nestled in the Berkeley Hills, adjacent to Wildcat Canyon and Tilden Park, discover this 3-bed, 3-bath home spanning 2,441 sq.ft. Flexible in its use, this home transitions effortlessly between a single-family oasis and a split living space. Options are in place to easily reconfigure the floor plan for additional bedrooms. Upon entering the front gate, the ambiance is serene and offers a sophisticated entrance amidst a beautifully landscaped garden. Inside, vaulted exposed beam ceilings grace the living room, adorned with an original hardwood floor and a green slate fireplace, offering an inviting space. The kitchen boasts earth- toned slate floors, cherry wood cabinetry & dark granite counters. A remodeled bathroom and a sunlit bedroom are nearby, both with courtyard access. At the rear of the home is a spacious open living area with an entertainment zone, dining space, and a second kitchen with high end finishes and appliances. This sunlit area offers access to the rear garden. A stairwell leads to a primary bedroom retreat with SF views, a fireplace, an en-suite bathroom, and a separate room suitable for a home office. The exterior boasts a detached studio and is meticulously landscaped, with meandering pathways and mature plantings that create a Zen-like atmosphere.
  • Listed by: Kevin Tannahill DRE #01194662 • Compass
  • Listed by: Kyle Tannahill DRE #02014309 • Compass
Listing closed: 10/11/2023 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41038965
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Median sold price

$2,060,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

137.0%

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kevin Tannahill, DRE #01194662; Compass, Kyle Tannahill, DRE #02014309

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Property Information for 731 Creston 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: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Off Street Parking, Other
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, San Francisco
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 1

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,124 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Laminate, Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Workshop, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Workshop
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public, Water District
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Other
  • Lot Description: Level, Backyard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 7124
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7124.0
  • Roof: Slate
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2441
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Patio, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Acres: 0.16
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak to Sunset Ln to Creston
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-3110-29
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 731 Creston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41038965

$1,950,000
—
Oct 11, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41038965

$1,950,000
—
Oct 1, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521508135

$1,950,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41038965

$1,950,000
10/11/2023

Sold

EBRD #41038965

$1,950,000
10/01/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521508135

$1,950,000

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

Public Records for 731 Creston Road

Taxable Value

Land

$608,634

Additions

$1,420,146
Total$2,028,780

Tax Record

2025

$28,511 ($2,376 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

5

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

1,899 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,899 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

7,124 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1949

Year Renovated

1964

County

ALAMEDA

APN

63-3110-29

Schools near 731 Creston Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Cragmont Elementary School
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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This home: 731 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,950,000
3
2,441
7,124
727 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
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1
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7,548
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2
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8,216
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2
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5,194
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2
1
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