38 Sunset Dr

Berkeley, CA 94707

$1,450,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,642 Sq. Ft.
$549 / Sq. Ft.
2,642
Sq. Ft.
$549
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 10/21/24Virtual Tour
Closed 10/21/24Virtual Tour
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Description

Seamlessly blending trailblazing architecture with gracious serenity, this private sanctuary offers an experience of nature from every room. The double-story great hall features a wall of glass overlooking sun-drenched magnolias, a majestic stairway leading down to the hearth, and a cathedral ceiling crowned by a gigantic central skylight. Natural light abounds. View a landscaped creek and charming waterfall through the floor. This grand central room is an open, airy, continuous space that offers...Seamlessly blending trailblazing architecture with gracious serenity, this private sanctuary offers an experience of nature from every room. The double-story great hall features a wall of glass overlooking sun-drenched magnolias, a majestic stairway leading down to the hearth, and a cathedral ceiling crowned by a gigantic central skylight. Natural light abounds. View a landscaped creek and charming waterfall through the floor. This grand central room is an open, airy, continuous space that offers the opportunity to design your dining/living/entertaining experience in a multitude of ways. An upper-level dining room leads to a spacious, bright kitchen and an ample deck. Wake each morning to the changing sounds of the creek and an explosion of green in one of two bedrooms on upper level, each with dedicated full bath, and a sauna for relaxation. Newly-appointed guest apartment, also with superb view, has a separate entrance. Iconic minimalist architect Beverly Thorne's "Music House'' boasts an innovative wood, glass, and steel triangle design. This home, dubbed the Music House,'' is featured in Dwell, SFGate, Modernist Masters, among others. Kensington, in the Berkeley Hills, is moments away from shops, restaurants, regional parks and extensive trails.

Listing Agents

  1. Mike Plotkowski

    Mike Plotkowski

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01222798

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  2. Yulia Mitchell Deschamps

    Yulia Mitchell Deschamps

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01918621

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Property Details for 38 Sunset Drive

Parking Features
Garage Facing Front
Cross Street
Arlington
Total Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 10/23/2024 05:24 PM

Property Details for 38 Sunset Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #424050514
Days on Compass79
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1971
Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,001 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Mike Plotkowski, DRE #01222798; Compass, Yulia Mitchell Deschamps, DRE #01918621

Sold By Winkler Real Estate Group, Xinwei Luo, DRE #EB1000574

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Building Information for 38 Sunset Drive

Stories-Year Built1971Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,001 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,778 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,067

Property Taxes

$1,711

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Sunset Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: Kensington
  • Area Short Display: 1900
  • Location Description: Kensington
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 572-160-025-1
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Garage Facing Front
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Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Features: Stream Year Round
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: Close of Escrow
  • Picture Count: 21
  • Photos Provided By: Agent
  • Elevation: 0
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water Source: Water District
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Glass, Metal
  • Stories: 0
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s)
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • # of Rooms: 7
Room Information
Master Bedroom
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Bedroom 4
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Living
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Dining
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Family Room
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Kitchen
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  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 402.0
  • 2nd Unit SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • 2nd Unit Full Baths: 1
  • 2nd Unit Partial Baths: 0
  • 2nd Unit Kitchen: Yes
  • 2nd Unit Description: ADU
  • 2nd Unit Occupied: No
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
  • 2nd Unit Type: Attached
  • 2nd Unit Bedrooms: 1
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Hours Limited: No

Property History for 38 Sunset Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 21, 2024

Sold

RESFAR #424050514

$1,450,000—
Oct 6, 2024

Pending

RESFAR #424050514

—
Oct 4, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543132930

$1,450,000—
Sep 5, 2024

Price Change

RESFAR #424050514

$1,495,000—
Jul 19, 2024

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #424050514

$1,600,000—
Sep 13, 1996

Sold

MLSListings #EB26111147

$357,000—
Sep 13, 1996

Sold

EBRD #26111147

$357,000—
Jun 26, 1996

Pending

MLSListings #EB26111147

—
Jun 26, 1996

Pending

EBRD #26111147

—
Mar 24, 1996

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB26111147

$418,000—
Mar 24, 1996

Listed (Active)

EBRD #26111147

$418,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/21/2024

Sold

RESFAR #424050514

$1,450,000
10/06/2024

Pending

RESFAR #424050514

—
10/04/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543132930

$1,450,000
09/05/2024

Price Change

RESFAR #424050514

$1,495,000
07/19/2024

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #424050514

$1,600,000
09/13/1996

Sold

MLSListings #EB26111147

$357,000
09/13/1996

Sold

EBRD #26111147

$357,000
06/26/1996

Pending

MLSListings #EB26111147

—
06/26/1996

Pending

EBRD #26111147

—
03/24/1996

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB26111147

$418,000
03/24/1996

Listed (Active)

EBRD #26111147

$418,000

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

Public Records for 38 Sunset Drive

Taxable ValueLand$525,000Additions$925,000Total$1,450,000
Tax Record2025$20,538 ($1,711 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt2,661 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,661 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971Year Renovated1972ZoningR-6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN572-160-025-1

Schools near 38 Sunset Drive

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
CharterK to 8

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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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Mike Plotkowski, DRE #01222798; Compass, Yulia Mitchell Deschamps, DRE #01918621

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