797 San Luis Road

Sold 12/21/18
Sold 12/21/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$3,180,000
4 beds4,010 sqft

797 San Luis Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$793/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Enjoy the serenity of this retreat in the heart of the North Berkeley Hills. Extraordinary panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the surrounding Bay fill this beautiful Mediterranean home. Enchanting garden courtyards, a full-size pool, spa and the upper lawn offer room for outdoor fun. The living room, complete with a musician’s balcony above, opens to a quiet courtyard and the adjoining studio suite with bath. Find your favorite space in this exceptional floor plan, from a quiet garden-patio...Enjoy the serenity of this retreat in the heart of the North Berkeley Hills. Extraordinary panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the surrounding Bay fill this beautiful Mediterranean home. Enchanting garden courtyards, a full-size pool, spa and the upper lawn offer room for outdoor fun. The living room, complete with a musician’s balcony above, opens to a quiet courtyard and the adjoining studio suite with bath. Find your favorite space in this exceptional floor plan, from a quiet garden-patio bedroom to the tower-shaped sunroom. An updated kitchen opens toward a glass deck where you can watch the changes on the Bay from sunrise to moonlight and the nighttime city lights. The indoor spa is a highlight of the stunning master suite, with its own arched view windows and glass tile deck. Driveway access from the street above. Minutes to Solano and Shattuck shops & restaurants. Close to Indian Rock with easy access to Tilden Park, UC Berkeley and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Listing Agent
  1. Karen Nelsen

    Karen Nelsen

    Listing Agent

    ALAIN PINEL REALTORS

    DRE #01774094

    karenn@compass.com

    P: (510) 912-8681

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Listing closed: 12/21/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40829712
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Median sold price

$3,475,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

127.1%

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Property Information for 797 San Luis Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Other
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,280 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Starter, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: Gas Heat, In Ground, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep, Spa
  • Pool: Yes
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Primary Bath Features: Skylight, Solid Surface, Split Bath, Sunken Tub, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Guest House, Office, Utility Room, Other
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air 1 Zone, Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • Builder/Architect: Carr Jones
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement, Slab
  • Level - Lower: Main Entry
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 14280
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14280.0
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel, Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4010
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio, Patio Enclosed, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Side
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Acres: 0.33
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: Driveway access @794 Santa Barbara, from Marin Ave
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 61-2581-39-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: OAKLAND

Additional Information

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

Property History for 797 San Luis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40829712

$3,180,000—
Dec 14, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637032178

$3,180,000—
Nov 28, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40829712

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2018

Sold

EBRD #40829712

$3,180,000
12/14/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637032178

$3,180,000
11/28/2018

Pending

EBRD #40829712

—

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

Public Records for 797 San Luis Road

Taxable Value

Land

$1,085,470

Additions

$2,532,765
Total$3,618,235

Tax Record

2025

$52,241 ($4,353 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

4,010 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,010 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

14,280 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1925

Year Renovated

1950

County

ALAMEDA

APN

61-2581-39-1

Schools near 797 San Luis 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 797 San Luis Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$3,180,000
4
4,010
14,280
790 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
–
6
4
4,765
9,393
798 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,450,000
5
2,460
10,395
794 San Luis Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$770,000
3
2,037
5,610
807 San Luis Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,580,000
4
2,155
5,820
790 San Luis Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$2,275,000
4
4,332
8,632

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