978 Creston Road

Sold 9/4/08
Sold 9/4/08
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$848,000
2 beds1,068 sqft$794/sqft
978 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$794/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Wonderful 1953 Mid Cent. Mod. home on secluded double lot w/3 bridge pano view! Design by Roger Lee. Original great design within reach, still as fresh as ever! Lot size is estimate,not guaranteed. Quiet retreat.Wonderful 1953 Mid Cent. Mod. home on secluded double lot w/3 bridge pano view! Design by Roger Lee. Original great design within reach, still as fresh as ever! Lot size is estimate,not guaranteed. Quiet retreat.
  • Listed by: LINDA LIPSCOMB DRE #01400675 • MILLSTEIN REAL ESTATE
Listing closed: 09/04/2008 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40358645

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$985,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

108.4%

Berkeley, CA

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Sold By MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY, KAREN MOSS, DRE #00963704

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Property Information for 978 Creston Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Carport - 1, Off Street Parking, Parking Spaces
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,000 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Basement - Full, Storage
  • Primary Bath Features: Shower Over Tub, Tub
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Electric Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Storage
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Gas
  • Builder/Architect: Roger Yuen Lee
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement, Post & Pier
  • Level - Lower: Basement, Other
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Secluded
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 12000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12000.0
  • Model: MidCentury Mod
  • Roof: Rolled Composition, Tar and Gravel
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1068
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Front Yard, Patio
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.2
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • Directions to Property: Marin or Grizzly Peak to Creston
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4215.00
  • Parcel Number: 63-2968-45-1
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 978 Creston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 4, 2008

Sold

EBRD #40358645

$848,000—
Sep 4, 2008

Sold

MLSListings #EB40358645

$848,000—
Aug 28, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #254313513

$848,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/04/2008

Sold

EBRD #40358645

$848,000
09/04/2008

Sold

MLSListings #EB40358645

$848,000
08/28/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #254313513

$848,000

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

Public Records for 978 Creston Road

Taxable ValueLand$49,531Additions$157,662Total$207,193
Tax Record2025$5,539 ($462 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,284 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,284 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,625 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1965CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2968-45-1

Schools near 978 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: 978 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$848,000
2
1,068
12,000
984 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,350,000
4
3
2,224
13,900
972 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
4
2
2,058
5,900
976 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
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3
2
1,945
6,150
980 Creston Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
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2
1
1,192
6,600
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$796,000
3
1,482
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