955 Creston Road

Sold 5/21/20
Sold 5/21/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,450,000
4 beds1,764 sqft$822/sqft
955 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,900 sq ftLot Size
1954Year Built
$822/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

For comp purposes only. After a long day, escape to your own private enclave, with light-filled spaces, gorgeous gardens, & dazzling San Francisco &Golden Gate views! 3-bedroom, 2-bath main residence, plus a detached guest suite with a full bath. Separate art studio/office (make art, write your next brilliant novel or paper, or handle client calls in a serene garden setting). Large living room with expansive windows overlooking the bay, beamed vaulted ceilings, random plank hardwood floors, & a wood-burning...For comp purposes only. After a long day, escape to your own private enclave, with light-filled spaces, gorgeous gardens, & dazzling San Francisco &Golden Gate views! 3-bedroom, 2-bath main residence, plus a detached guest suite with a full bath. Separate art studio/office (make art, write your next brilliant novel or paper, or handle client calls in a serene garden setting). Large living room with expansive windows overlooking the bay, beamed vaulted ceilings, random plank hardwood floors, & a wood-burning fireplace. You’ll love using produce from your own yard to craft mouthwatering meals in the updated kitchen, while watching the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge! Great location near Tilden Park (hiking, picnic areas, merry-go-round, steam trains, golf, Little Farm, Lake Anza, Botanic Garden!) , w easy access to UC Berkeley & all the great shops & restaurants in the North Shattuck & Solano Avenue corridors. Convenient public transportation one block over to campus, BART & downtown.
Listing closed: 05/21/2020 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40905562

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,400,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

98.6%

Berkeley, CA

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Property Information for 955 Creston 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: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Off Street Parking
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,900 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Other
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Den / Study / Office, Storage
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Office, Storage
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8900
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8900.0
  • Roof: Metal
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1764
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Terraced Up
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Acres: 0.2
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: From Marin, south on Creston
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-3120-62
  • 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) 644-6150

Property History for 955 Creston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 21, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40905562

$1,450,000—
May 21, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40905562

$1,450,000—
May 21, 2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40905562

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/21/2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40905562

$1,450,000
05/21/2020

Sold

EBRD #40905562

$1,450,000
05/21/2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40905562

—

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

Public Records for 955 Creston Road

Taxable ValueLand$485,242Additions$1,132,232Total$1,617,474
Tax Record2025$24,852 ($2,071 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,764 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,764 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,900 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1955CountyALAMEDAAPN63-3120-62

Schools near 955 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: 955 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,450,000
4
1,764
8,900
965 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
5
3
2,459
13,725
945 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,350,000
2
1.5
2,256
6,700
941 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,346,535
4
2,604
5,650
950 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$736,789
5
1,923
4,100
946 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,400,000
4
2,104
3,600

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