970 Santa Barbara Road

Sold 9/21/09
Sold 9/21/09
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$750,000
3 beds1,894 sqft$396/sqft
970 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,600 sq ftLot Size
1926Year Built
$396/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming Med. w sweeping City, Bridge & Bay views; orig arch. detail: hand painted, adzed beams & doors; wrought iron; custom tile;hdwd flrs;niches;arches;built-ins;dramatic LR w high wd beamed ceiling,kiva frpl; frml DR w coved, built-in; eat-in kit & brfst nook;lmstr w alcove;lower lvl w sep entryCharming Med. w sweeping City, Bridge & Bay views; orig arch. detail: hand painted, adzed beams & doors; wrought iron; custom tile;hdwd flrs;niches;arches;built-ins;dramatic LR w high wd beamed ceiling,kiva frpl; frml DR w coved, built-in; eat-in kit & brfst nook;lmstr w alcove;lower lvl w sep entry
  • Listed by: CHERYL CAHN DRE #00705771 • PACIFIC UNION INTERNATIONAL
Listing closed: 09/21/2009 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40420830

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$950,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

120.9%

Berkeley, CA

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Listing Courtesy of PACIFIC UNION INTERNATIONAL, CHERYL CAHN, DRE #00705771

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., ANJA PLOWRIGHT, DRE #01351797

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Property Information for 970 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: Mediterranean
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Space Per Unit - 2
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,600 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Other
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Basement - Unfinished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Utility Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Utility Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Sunken Tub, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • Builder/Architect: J. F.Altermatt
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Other
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4600
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4600.0
  • Roof: Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1894
  • Stories: 0.0
  • Street Level: Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.11
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • Directions to Property: Spruce to Santa Barbara
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4215.00
  • Parcel Number: 63-2974-2
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
  • Basement: Partial
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • High School: 26812
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 970 Santa Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 21, 2009

Sold

EBRD #40420830

$750,000—
Sep 21, 2009

Sold

RESFAR #40420830

$750,000—
Sep 21, 2009

Sold

MLSListings #EB40420830

$750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/21/2009

Sold

EBRD #40420830

$750,000
09/21/2009

Sold

RESFAR #40420830

$750,000
09/21/2009

Sold

MLSListings #EB40420830

$750,000

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

Public Records for 970 Santa Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$296,221Additions$929,089Total$1,225,310
Tax Record2025$20,958 ($1,746 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,793 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,793 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1997CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2974-2

Schools near 970 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: 970 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$750,000
3
1,894
4,600
974 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$760,000
4
2,394
5,985
959 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,050,000
3
2,469
5,400
971 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
$1,900,000
5
2,454
5,000
967 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
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3
2
1,784
5,000
975 Santa Barbara Road, Berkeley, CA 94707
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3
1.5
1,842
3,220

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