Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,332 sqft

790 San Luis Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.20 acresLot Size
1957Year Built
$525/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

"The Foster House" by Robert Ratcliff. First time on the market, fabulous SF & GG views. Soaring ceilings, private setting, huge LR, dining area, country kitchen, floating deck. Fabulous renovated lower level, in-law, or guest quarters. The best of Mid-Century architecture."The Foster House" by Robert Ratcliff. First time on the market, fabulous SF & GG views. Soaring ceilings, private setting, huge LR, dining area, country kitchen, floating deck. Fabulous renovated lower level, in-law, or guest quarters. The best of Mid-Century architecture.
  • Listed by: Maya Trilling DRE #00584621 • BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
Listing closed: 10/22/2012 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40590530
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,600,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

113.5%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

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

Sold By Compass, Norah Brower, DRE #01197240

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Property Information for 790 San Luis Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Garage Parking, Int Access From Garage
  • View: Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,632 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Laundry Room, In-Law Unit, Library, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 5.0
  • Room Additional: In-Law Quarters, Library, Utility Room, Workshop
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas, Wall Furnace
  • 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
  • Builder/Architect: R. Ratcliff
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Other, Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 4 Baths, 4 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8632
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8632.0
  • Roof: Other, Tar and Gravel
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4332
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, Main Entry, No Steps to Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Patio, Patio Enclosed, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.198163
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • Directions to Property: Arlington to Indian Rock
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4212.00
  • Parcel Number: 61-2580-11
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 790 San Luis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 22, 2012

Sold

MLSListings #EB40590530

$2,275,000—
Oct 22, 2012

Sold

EBRD #40590530

$2,275,000—
Oct 12, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #340985111

$2,275,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/22/2012

Sold

MLSListings #EB40590530

$2,275,000
10/22/2012

Sold

EBRD #40590530

$2,275,000
10/12/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #340985111

$2,275,000

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

Public Records for 790 San Luis Road

Taxable Value

Land

$857,220

Additions

$2,049,213
Total$2,906,433

Tax Record

2025

$46,126 ($3,844 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

5

Total Finished SqFt

4,567 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,567 SqFt

Stories

3

Lot Size

8,632 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1957

Year Renovated

1980

County

ALAMEDA

APN

61-2580-11

Schools near 790 San Luis 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 790 San Luis Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$2,275,000
4
4,332
8,632
$770,000
3
2,037
5,610
$1,100,000
3
3
2,506
5,336
$693,975
2
1,263
5,170
–
–
3
1,677
5,100
$1,500,000
3
1,528
5,200

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