Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,197 sqft
870 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1928Year Built
$715/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Spectacular Bay and SF Views, modern design and extensive updating with original 1920's architecture make this a very rare home in the convenient and prestigious Thousand Oaks neighborhood! 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, attached garage and level yard.Spectacular Bay and SF Views, modern design and extensive updating with original 1920's architecture make this a very rare home in the convenient and prestigious Thousand Oaks neighborhood! 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, attached garage and level yard.
  • Listed by: BEBE MCRAE DRE #00875159 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Listing closed: 02/22/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40807185

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,565,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

121.0%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., BEBE MCRAE, DRE #00875159

Sold By MCGUIRE REAL ESTATE, SCOTT LEVERETTE, DRE #01371899

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Property Information for 870 Santa Barbara Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street Parking
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,952 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Other
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Updated Kitchen, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Formal Dining Room, Study, Utility Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: None
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, DSL/Modem Line, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Stereo Speakers Built-In, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Master Bedrm Retreat, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3952
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3952.0
  • Roof: Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2197
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Front
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: Marin Circle to Indian Rock
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 61-2581-20
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 870 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 22, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40807185

$1,570,000
Feb 8, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617235005

$1,570,000

+16.5% / yr

Jan 26, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40807185

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/22/2018

Sold

EBRD #40807185

$1,570,000
02/08/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617235005

$1,570,000

+16.5% / yr

01/26/2018

Pending

EBRD #40807185

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

Public Records for 870 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$546,623Additions$1,275,455Total$1,822,078
Tax Record2025$26,634 ($2,219 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,197 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,197 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,952 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1940CountyALAMEDAAPN61-2581-20

Schools near 870 Santa Barbara Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
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: 870 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,570,000
3
2,197
3,952
$1,915,000
3
1,716
5,044
$1,845,000
3
2,251
4,524
2
2
1,720
4,056
3
3
2,056
5,148
$797,500
3
1,641
6,188

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