$1,505,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2025

1025 Creston Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,288 Sq Ft
5,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$658 Per Sq Ft

26% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of June 2025

Tranquil Berkeley Hills Ranch w/Breathtaking Park Views. Discover this beautifully updated, level-in 3+ bedroom, 2-bath home nestled in the serene and scenic Berkeley Hills. Home boasts a versatile lower level w/ a separate entrance, family room, partial kitchen, bath, and garden access—perfect for guests, in-laws, or a home office. This spacious residence seamlessly combines comfort, flexibility, and natural beauty. The main floor features picture windows, and French doors that create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Enjoy views of lush greenery and mature gardens from nearly every room. Step outside onto private decks, ideal for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, or entertaining under the stars. Located in one of Berkeley’s most desirable neighborhoods, you’re just minutes from the natural wonders of Tilden Park and Lake Anza. Conveniently situated near AC Transit, BART, and the vibrant culinary and cultural hubs of Solano Avenue and the Gourmet Ghetto. Two car garage with room for storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Theresa Hope Broderick

The Agency License #01298281 Listed on: 05/17/2025

The Agency

Co-Listed By

Kara Thacker

The Agency License #01271438

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Balog

Christie's Int'l RE SF License #01353918

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,130

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63313078

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,130

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBAGENCY 2
  • Subdivision Name: North Berkeley
  • Directions: Marin to Creston
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer, Electric, Sink
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: See Remarks (Irrigation)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5500
  • Parcel Number: 63313078

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
James B Art And Rosalyn M Art Revocable and Art James B
Bought by
Duhe Jacqueline M and Niebergall Kristopher Nathan
Seller's Agent
Theresa Hope Broderick
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Balog
Christie's Int'l RE SF
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$310,000
25.94%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$1,497,385

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,615
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.73%
Original Mortgage
$1,204,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,202,965
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$294,420

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2004
Sold by
Art James B and Art Rosalyn M
Bought by
Art James B and Art Rosalyn M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2003
Sold by
Art James B and Art Rosalyn M
Bought by
Art James B and Art Rosalyn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2001
Sold by
Art James B and Art Rosalyn M
Bought by
Art James B and Art Rosalyn M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,505,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,204,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $188,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $1,505,000 0.0% $658 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $1,505,000 +25.9% $658 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2025 05/17/25 For Sale $1,195,000 0.0% $522 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $522 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,130 $554,114 $168,334 $392,780
2024 $12,130 $543,112 $165,033 $385,079
2023 $11,796 $539,327 $161,798 $377,529
2022 $11,675 $521,753 $158,626 $370,127
2021 $11,659 $511,387 $155,516 $362,871
2020 $10,924 $513,073 $153,922 $359,151
2019 $10,357 $503,014 $150,904 $352,110
2018 $10,119 $493,154 $147,946 $345,208
2017 $9,757 $483,485 $145,045 $338,440
2016 $9,321 $474,005 $142,201 $331,804
2015 $9,163 $466,887 $140,066 $326,821
2014 $8,983 $457,743 $137,323 $320,420
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Theresa Hope Broderick

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Theresa Hope Broderick

    The Agency

    (510) 967-2294

    3 in this area

    146 Total Sales

    Theresa Hope Broderick
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  • Kara Thacker

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Kara Thacker

    The Agency

    (510) 332-8325

    4 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Kara Thacker
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Michelle Balog

    Christie's Int'l RE SF

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41097973

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-3130-078-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1025 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1025 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 and is currently priced at $1,505,000, approximately $657 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 1025 Creston Rd is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Cragmont Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Washington Elementary School.

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