824 San Diego Road

Sold 9/15/21
Sold 9/15/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$3,280,000
5 beds3,320 sqft$988/sqft
824 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,612 sq ftLot Size
1931Year Built
$988/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this magical retreat that hits all the high notes: Old world Mediterranean charm with cathedral ceilings, exposed beams and hardwood floors, combined with a luxury remodel including a dreamy open kitchen with custom walnut cabinetry and Bosch appliances, Heath tiles in the bathrooms, skylights and central air conditioning. French doors on main and lower levels lead to patio spaces and a park-like backyard, complete with lawn, garden, play spaces, a very "Zen" natural boulder next to the...Welcome to this magical retreat that hits all the high notes: Old world Mediterranean charm with cathedral ceilings, exposed beams and hardwood floors, combined with a luxury remodel including a dreamy open kitchen with custom walnut cabinetry and Bosch appliances, Heath tiles in the bathrooms, skylights and central air conditioning. French doors on main and lower levels lead to patio spaces and a park-like backyard, complete with lawn, garden, play spaces, a very "Zen" natural boulder next to the spa, veggie beds and hens! All within close proximity to Solano Avenue amenities. Primary suite and two bedrooms all on the same level, guest bedroom/office on main level, which is level-in with attached garage, then a family room plus bedroom & bathroom on the lower level. Former home to a famous musician. Your favorite band may have recorded here. Ask who! A truly exceptional, fine home.
  • Listed by: Jodi Nishimura DRE #01762935 • COMPASS
Listing closed: 09/15/2021 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40963699

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,000,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

120.9%

Berkeley, CA

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Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Jodi Nishimura, DRE #01762935

Sold By RED OAK REALTY, Cherie Carson, DRE #01747192

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Property Information for 824 San Diego Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: INDIAN ROCK AREA
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,612 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C
  • Heating: Central
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, No Steps to Entry
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Premium Lot, Area Lighting, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 9612
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9612.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3320
  • Stories: Tri-Level
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Down
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Acres: 0.22
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Arlington to Indian Rock to San Diego
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 61-2579-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 824 San Diego Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40963699

$3,280,000—
Sep 15, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40963699

$3,280,000—
Sep 11, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472609243

$3,280,000

+13.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2021

Sold

EBRD #40963699

$3,280,000
09/15/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40963699

$3,280,000
09/11/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472609243

$3,280,000

+13.5% / yr

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

Public Records for 824 San Diego Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,065,101Additions$2,485,236Total$3,550,337
Tax Record2025$49,830 ($4,153 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,320 SqFtStories3Lot Size9,612 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931Year Renovated1955CountyALAMEDAAPN61-2579-4

Schools near 824 San Diego 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

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: 824 San Diego Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$3,280,000
5
3,320
9,612
820 San Diego Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,000,000
4
2,020
–
900 Indian Rock Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,119,000
3
1,775
6,148
902 Indian Rock Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,196,000
4
1,810
8,384
888 Indian Rock Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707
$2,350,000
3
2,815
10,492
821 San Diego Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
–
3
2
2,488
10,152

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Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Jodi Nishimura, DRE #01762935

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