NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1036 Creston Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,884,000 - $2,246,673

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,237 Sq Ft
$898/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 09, 2021

Last sale price $1,655,000 $740 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,270/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2021

Wonderful level-in N. Berkeley hills home with broad Bay views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate! The main level includes a large living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen and 3 bedrooms/2 baths with interior access to the 2 car garage. The lower level has 2 more rooms and 2 full baths with separate entry for the perfect guest quarters and home office. The large lot includes a private, level yard. Close to Tilden Park and easy transportation. A great opportunity for a new beginning in 2021!

Last Listed By

Bebe McRae

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #00875159 Listed on: 12/29/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,619

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 7,375 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision, Traditional Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 632968193

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,619

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Shasta or Marin>Grizzly Peak Blvd
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line, Other
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Study, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7375
  • Parcel Number: 632968193
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2020
Closed on
Feb 1, 2021
Sold by
Epworth United Methodist Chr Of Berkeley
Bought by
Brown Luke and Brown Molly
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Reinholdt
Keller Williams San Francisco
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,655,000
Premium/Discount to List
$260,000
18.64%
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$2,008,418

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$353,418
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,324,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,195,724
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$640,371

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brown Luke $1,655,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brown Luke $300,000
Open Brown Luke $1,324,000
Previous Owner Epworth United Methodist Churh Of Berkel $300,000
Previous Owner Epworth United Methodist Church Of Berke $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,655,000 -- --
02/09/2021 02/09/21 Sold $1,655,000 +18.6% $740 / Sq Ft
01/13/2021 01/13/21 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2020 12/29/20 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $624 / 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
2024 $25,619 $1,749,285 $526,885 $1,229,400
2023 $25,048 $1,721,861 $516,558 $1,205,303
2022 $24,491 $1,681,100 $506,430 $1,181,670
2021 $6,864 $219,845 $154,105 $65,740
2020 $1,500 $217,592 $152,526 $65,066
2019 $6,587 $213,325 $149,535 $63,790
2018 $6,405 $209,143 $146,603 $62,540
2017 $6,152 $205,042 $143,729 $61,313
2016 $5,810 $201,022 $140,911 $60,111
2015 $5,696 $198,003 $138,795 $59,208
2014 $5,534 $194,125 $136,076 $58,049
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bebe McRae

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Bebe McRae

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 928-3912

    39 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Bebe McRae
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  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Alexis Thompson

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Carolyn Reinholdt

    Keller Williams San Francisco

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Carolyn Reinholdt
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40932806

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2968-019-03

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1036 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1036 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 29 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,008,418, approximately $897 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 1036 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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