744 Santa Barbara Rd

3,080 Sq. Ft.
$1,039 / Sq. Ft.
3,080
Sq. Ft.
$1,039
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Offered for the first time since its construction by Abrams, Millikan & Associates in 1985, this contemporary Arts&Crafts home offers soaring ceilings, modern systems, and dramatic panoramic Bay views from nearly every room. Level-in access opens to expansive living/dining areas, a large deck for indoor-outdoor living, and a luxurious main-level suite with adjacent family room. State-of-the-art eat-in kitchen is both spacious and functional, with generous cabinetry and storage, updated appliances,...Offered for the first time since its construction by Abrams, Millikan & Associates in 1985, this contemporary Arts&Crafts home offers soaring ceilings, modern systems, and dramatic panoramic Bay views from nearly every room. Level-in access opens to expansive living/dining areas, a large deck for indoor-outdoor living, and a luxurious main-level suite with adjacent family room. State-of-the-art eat-in kitchen is both spacious and functional, with generous cabinetry and storage, updated appliances, and an eating nook. The upstairs primary retreat features dual walk-in closets, spa bath, and office/lounge with private balcony. The garden level includes 2 bedrooms, full bath, sauna, laundry, and backyard access. Outside, the front entry offers a private patio area for enjoying a sunny morning coffee, and the beautifully landscaped backyard offers a large and level lawn area, citrus trees and a lower fireplace and patio. Meticulously maintained, this is a rare blend of design-forward living keeping comfort, ease, and practicality in mind. Detached 2-car garage with sheltered access, and prime location near Solano shops, Kensington Village, parks and transportation.
  1. Listed by Anja Plowright • DRE #01351797 • The Grubb Co. Inc.

Property Details for 744 Santa Barbara Road

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Arts & Crafts, Contemporary, Custom
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Garage (ParkingFeatures), Enclosed, Garage Facing Front, Garage Door Opener
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridge(s), City, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Ocean, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water
LISTING UPDATED: 07/15/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 744 Santa Barbara Road

StatusSold
MLS #41102650
Days on Compass6
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1985
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,750 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Grubb Co. Inc., Anja Plowright, DRE #01351797

Sold By KW Advisors East Bay, Joshua Dickinson, DRE #01918183

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Building Information for 744 Santa Barbara Road

Stories2Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$16,858 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,596

Property Taxes

$1,262

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 744 Santa Barbara Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Other, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Accessible Kitchen, See Remarks
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Library, Storage, Laundry Room, Basement - Full
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Stone Counters
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Laundry, Library, Storage
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Updated Baths, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Double Vanity, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths, Walk-In Closet(s), Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Public Water, PublicSewer
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Security System Owned, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Builder/Architect: Millikan Assoc
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms, Basement, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Level - Upper: Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6750
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6750.0
  • Model: Custom Contemporary
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3080
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: Main Entry, No Steps to Entry, Other, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Dog Run, Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Entry Gate, Front Porch, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Acres: 0.16
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Marin > Santa Barbara
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2914-6-4
  • 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 744 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41102650

$3,200,000
Jul 11, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41102650

$3,200,000
Jul 8, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907095100

$3,200,000
Jul 1, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41102650

Jul 1, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41102650

Jun 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41102650

$2,995,000
Jun 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41102650

$2,995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2025

Sold

EBRD #41102650

$3,200,000
07/11/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41102650

$3,200,000
07/08/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907095100

$3,200,000
07/01/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41102650

07/01/2025

Pending

EBRD #41102650

06/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41102650

$2,995,000
06/25/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41102650

$2,995,000

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Public Records for 744 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$142,183Additions$388,709Total$530,892
Tax Record2025$15,145 ($1,262 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,567 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,567 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2914-6-4

Schools near 744 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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Listing Courtesy of The Grubb Co. Inc., Anja Plowright, DRE #01351797

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