838 Santa Barbara Road

Sold 1/9/23
Sold 1/9/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,550,000
4 beds1,932 sqft
838 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
$802/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

$150,000 price reduction. Berkeley Gem with Bay & San Francisco views! This sunny, elegant, & modern 4-bed, 2.5 bath, plus an office, updated home is located just a few blocks up from Marin Circle. From the street, a flagstone path leads through the front yard to a covered entryway and stately front door. The main foyer opens to a bright large living room with sweeping Bay views & decorative fireplace. A bright formal dining room connects the living room and kitchen through wide doorways, creating...$150,000 price reduction. Berkeley Gem with Bay & San Francisco views! This sunny, elegant, & modern 4-bed, 2.5 bath, plus an office, updated home is located just a few blocks up from Marin Circle. From the street, a flagstone path leads through the front yard to a covered entryway and stately front door. The main foyer opens to a bright large living room with sweeping Bay views & decorative fireplace. A bright formal dining room connects the living room and kitchen through wide doorways, creating a main level with separate spaces but an open feel. The galley kitchen has a spacious eat-in nook, high end appliances, deep double sink, plenty of cabinet and counterspace. There is an updated half bathroom on the main level. The dining room has a sliding door that leads out to a wide wooden patio, perfect for enjoying an outdoor meal and watching the sunset. There are large windows along the back wall in every room on this main level, making the most of the fantastic views & sunshine. A curved stairway leads from the entry foyer to the 2nd floor. Upstairs has 4 bright & amply sized bedrooms with gleaming hardwood floors, large windows, & excellent closet space and two updated bathrooms. Home offers two additional flex spaces & a large lot ready for your imagination. Open 12/11 2-4
  • Listed by: Parisa Samimi DRE #01858122 • eXp Realty of California
Listing closed: 01/09/2023 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41011731

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

104.2%

Berkeley, CA

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Property Information for 838 Santa Barbara Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Carport - 1
  • View: Bay, San Francisco
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 2
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,171 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Upper: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6171
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6171.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1932
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Garden/Play, Back Yard Fence
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Marin to Santa Barbara
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 61-2581-13
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
  • Basement: Partial
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 838 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41011731

$1,550,000—
Jan 9, 2023

Sold

RESFAR #41011731

$1,550,000—
Jan 9, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41011731

$1,550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41011731

$1,550,000
01/09/2023

Sold

RESFAR #41011731

$1,550,000
01/09/2023

Sold

EBRD #41011731

$1,550,000

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

Public Records for 838 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$493,458Additions$1,151,402Total$1,644,860
Tax Record2025$26,507 ($2,209 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,932 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,932 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,171 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1958CountyALAMEDAAPN61-2581-13

Schools near 838 Santa Barbara 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: 838 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,550,000
4
1,932
6,171
842 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
–
3
2
2,480
6,630
834 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,250,000
4
2,298
5,290
850 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
–
5
3
2,485
7,089
830 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$585,000
4
2,875
10,374
829 San Luis Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
–
3
3
2,481
5,763

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