Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,800,000
3 beds2,564 sqft

861 Regal Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Description

Never before on the market, this Donald Olsen modernist home is reminiscent of the Bauhaus & LeCorbusier styles. Designed as a gracious space for creativity, intellectual discourse & entertaining the prominent local luminaries & visiting scholars. Vaulted dramatic 2-story living room w. large loft area that served as an office/library. Open, airy floor plan & walls of glass & exhibition space. Beautifully set back from street for maximum privacy. Anchored into the gentle hillside surrounded by live...Never before on the market, this Donald Olsen modernist home is reminiscent of the Bauhaus & LeCorbusier styles. Designed as a gracious space for creativity, intellectual discourse & entertaining the prominent local luminaries & visiting scholars. Vaulted dramatic 2-story living room w. large loft area that served as an office/library. Open, airy floor plan & walls of glass & exhibition space. Beautifully set back from street for maximum privacy. Anchored into the gentle hillside surrounded by live Oaks, scattered rock outcroppings and a deep garden. The fabulous views & the multiple decks create a stunning setting for gathering and relaxing. Well-built and impeccably maintained, this home is not only a stunning architectural icon, but also a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. Parking pad for 2-3 cars and ample storage. Downstairs has addl. external access for flexible living. Lower Berkeley Hills close to schools, shopping and the great commute. A rare gem!
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1969Year Built
$702/sq ftPrice per sq ft
  • Listed by: Colette Ford DRE #01158883 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
  • Listed by: ANJA PLOWRIGHT DRE #01351797 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Listing closed: 10/24/2019 12:00 AM
Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40882675
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,910,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

124.5%

Berkeley, CA

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Property information

861 Regal Road

Property Details

  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Custom
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Off Street Parking, Parking Spaces
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, San Francisco

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1969
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,050 SF

Features

Feature Details

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None

Room Details

  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Basement - Full, Laundry Room, Basement - Unfinished, Library, Storage
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Kitchen/Family Combo, Library, Storage
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 1

Utility Details

  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association

  • HOA: No

Property Details

  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Gas
  • Builder/Architect: Donald Olsen
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Basement
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6050
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6050.0
  • Roof: Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2564
  • Stories: Tri-Level
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Acres: 0.14

Location Details

  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: Spruce to Regal
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2959-33
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Additional Information

Additional Information

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

Property History

861 Regal Road

DateEventPrice
Oct 24, 2019

Sold

EBRD #40882675

$1,800,000
Oct 24, 2019

Sold

MLSListings #EB40882675

$1,800,000
Oct 16, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #656308592

$1,800,000
DateEventPrice
10/24/2019

Sold

EBRD #40882675

$1,800,000
10/24/2019

Sold

MLSListings #EB40882675

$1,800,000
10/16/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #656308592

$1,800,000

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

Public records

861 Regal Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,564 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,564 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

6,050 SqFt

Schools

Near 861 Regal Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 861 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,800,000
3
2,564
6,050
$2,250,000
4
3,549
7,540
$1,600,000
6
2,898
6,987
–
4
2
1,586
6,493
–
3
2.5
2,348
5,500
–
3
2
1,524
6,468

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