741 Santa Barbara Rd

3,048 Sq. Ft.
$760 / Sq. Ft.
3,048
Sq. Ft.
$760
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sited on an expansive lot and designed by noted architect Roland I. Stringham resides one of Berkeleys treasured homes. This home is nestled in a historic neighborhood surrounded by extraordinary gardens that showcase its preserved architectural details. All the living spaces are generous in scale, flooded with natural light with windows framing the Golden Gate and San Francisco. Every room on the main floor opens to outside, French doors with sweeping views of the flourishing garden. Three bedrooms,...Sited on an expansive lot and designed by noted architect Roland I. Stringham resides one of Berkeleys treasured homes. This home is nestled in a historic neighborhood surrounded by extraordinary gardens that showcase its preserved architectural details. All the living spaces are generous in scale, flooded with natural light with windows framing the Golden Gate and San Francisco. Every room on the main floor opens to outside, French doors with sweeping views of the flourishing garden. Three bedrooms, four fireplaces, a formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, a sunroom/sleeping porch, library/study, office and detached studio all under the canopy of a majestic oak. Unparalleled convenience to UC Berkeley, Solano Ave, North Berkeley & Kensington’s shops & dining. Truly an enchanting home in a magical setting!
  1. Listed by Laura Arechiga • DRE #01388149 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.

Property Details for 741 Santa Barbara Road

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Arts & Crafts
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, EV Charger, On Street
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
LISTING UPDATED: 05/04/2021 04:38 PM

Property Details for 741 Santa Barbara Road

StatusSold
MLS #40945676
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,509 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Laura Arechiga, DRE #01388149

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., Cynthia Speers, DRE #01866443

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Building Information for 741 Santa Barbara Road

Stories2Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,509 SF

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Property Information for 741 Santa Barbara Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • FIREPLACES: Den, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Laundry Room, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Sunroom
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Office, Studio, Study, Sun Porch
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Insulation - Partial
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Security Alarm - Leased, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Builder/Architect: Stringham
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Upper: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms, Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Other
  • Lot Description: Up Slope, Front Yard, Garden, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8509
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8509.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3048
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Up, Back Yard Fence, Front Porch, Private
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Acres: 0.2
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Marin to Santa Barbara
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 61-2582-21
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 741 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 4, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40945676

$2,318,000
May 4, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40945676

$2,318,000
Apr 30, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1459631748

$2,318,000
Apr 27, 2021

Pending

MLSListings #EB40945676

Apr 27, 2021

Pending

EBRD #40945676

Apr 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40945676

$1,895,000
Apr 15, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40945676

$1,895,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/04/2021

Sold

EBRD #40945676

$2,318,000
05/04/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40945676

$2,318,000
04/30/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1459631748

$2,318,000
04/27/2021

Pending

MLSListings #EB40945676

04/27/2021

Pending

EBRD #40945676

04/15/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40945676

$1,895,000
04/15/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40945676

$1,895,000

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

Public Records for 741 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$752,714Additions$1,756,334Total$2,509,048
Tax Record2025$38,563 ($3,214 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,527 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,527 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,509 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1932CountyALAMEDAAPN61-2582-21

Schools near 741 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
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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Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Laura Arechiga, DRE #01388149

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