830 Creston Road

Sold 8/4/25
Sold 8/4/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,250,000
3 beds1,020 sqft$1,225/sqft
830 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,300 sq ftLot Size
1950Year Built
$1,225/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Discover this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage in Berkeley, complete with a detached studio with a sleeping loft or use as an artist retreat.. Enjoy breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge from the expansive rear deck. Recent upgrades include an updated mini-split HVAC system and tankless water heater. The private front courtyard and vegetable garden add to its allure. Conveniently located near Grizzly Peak Blvd with easy access to public transport. This home offers...Discover this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage in Berkeley, complete with a detached studio with a sleeping loft or use as an artist retreat.. Enjoy breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge from the expansive rear deck. Recent upgrades include an updated mini-split HVAC system and tankless water heater. The private front courtyard and vegetable garden add to its allure. Conveniently located near Grizzly Peak Blvd with easy access to public transport. This home offers a perfect blend of tranquility and city living.

Listing Agent

  1. Darrell Hoh

    Darrell Hoh

    Listing Agent

    COMPASS

    DRE #00981094

    P: (510) 295-3541

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Listing closed: 08/04/2025 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41104079

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,315,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

122.8%

Berkeley, CA

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Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Darrell Hoh, DRE #00981094

Sold By The Grubb Co. Inc., Nancy Reichert-Burley, DRE #01078832; The GRUBB Company, Jack Burley, DRE #02134890

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Property Information for 830 Creston Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Cottage
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Off Street
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 1
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,300 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Storage, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Electric Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: BonusRoom, Dining Area, Storage
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Other
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Complex Name: LIVE OAKS
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Double Pane Windows, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Sloped Down, Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5300
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5300.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1020
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Storage, Shed(s), Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak/Marin/Creston or Sunset to Creston
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2967-2
  • 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 830 Creston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41104079

$1,250,000—
Aug 4, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41104079

$1,250,000—
Jul 23, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909576131

$1,250,000

+1.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2025

Sold

EBRD #41104079

$1,250,000
08/04/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41104079

$1,250,000
07/23/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909576131

$1,250,000

+1.2% / yr

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

Public Records for 830 Creston Road

Taxable ValueLand$375,000Additions$875,000Total$1,250,000
Tax Record2025$19,140 ($1,595 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt908 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt908 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2967-2

Schools near 830 Creston 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: 830 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,250,000
3
1,020
5,300
840 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
3
2,302
6,250
4 Sunset Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708
$950,000
3
1,950
5,390
850 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,995,000
5
2,414
3,900
845 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,200,000
3
1,429
3,900
831 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
2
1
1,240
6,000

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