$1,449,000
SOLD JAN 24, 2025

1042 Middlefield Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,488 Sq Ft
5,888 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$974 Per Sq Ft

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Canyon View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Crescent Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

First time on the market in 50 years, this renovated, move-in-ready home offers transparent pricing. It features 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 elegantly appointed bathrooms, all on one level. The open floor plan invites natural light and showcases stunning views of Tilden Park. The bright chef's kitchen is both functional and stylish, equipped with brand new stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and a quartz center island with a breakfast bar perfect for casual meals or entertaining. The expansive living area centers around a cozy fireplace, while the private landscaped backyard provides a tranquil oasis for relaxation or dining al fresco. Freshly painted inside and out, the home boasts refinished hardwood floors, updated lighting, and a luxurious en suite bathroom with a double vanity and spacious walk-in shower. With interior access to a 2-car garage and additional outdoor parking for 2+ cars, this home combines practicality with beauty. Moments away from Tilden and Crescent Parks, the Berkeley Rose Garden, and minutes from shops, cafes, and restaurants along Shattuck and Solano Avenues, this property offers a perfect retreat in the Berkeley Hills. A must see and priced to sell.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcus Miller

Helm Real Estate License #01327948

Last Buyer's Agent

Meghan Howard

Kai Real Estate License #02186169

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,712

Year Built

  • Built in 1952 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,888 Sq Ft Lot
  • Security Fence
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Hillside Location
  • Low Maintenance Yard

HOA Fees

  • $30 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,488 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Canyon Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security System Leased
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Three-Phase Power
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 063-3140-06600

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common areas, recreation facility
  • Park Hills Home Association, Phone Number (510) 255-1970

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,712

Year Built

Built in 1952 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$30 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mid-Century
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Remodeled/Updated: Yes
  • Remodeled Updated Desc: Bath 0-5YR, Kitchen 0-5YR
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Low-Flow Shower(s), Low-Flow Toilet(s), Quartz, Shower Stall(s), Walk-In Closet
  • Master Bedroom Features: Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Gas Cook Top, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Shower(s), Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Pantry Closet, Quartz Counter
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Lower Level: Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 973.79
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Possible Guest
  • Square Footage: 1488.00
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Partial, Window Screens

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Driveway Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Sidewalk
  • Exterior Features: Entry Gate
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Canyon

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Access: Side by Side
  • Parking Features: Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Interior Access, Uncovered Parking Space, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry, 3 Phase
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Hot Water
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Security Fence, Security System Leased, Security System Prewired, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Park, Playground
  • Association Name: Park Hills Home Association

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 360
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Recreation Facility
  • Phone: (510) 255-1970

Schools

  • School District: Alameda

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 063-3140-06600
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Auto Sprinkler Front, Auto Sprinkler Rear, Low Maintenance, Shape Regular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1352
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5888.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 10717455.62
  • Special Zones: Fire Zone
  • Topography: Hillside

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Appliances, Heating, Lighting, Water Heater, Windows

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

MLS Schools

  • School District County: Alameda
  • Senior High School District: Berkeley Unified

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Sold $1,449,000 0.0% $974 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2025 01/07/25 For Sale $1,449,000 0.0% $974 / Sq Ft
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Off Market $1,449,000 -- --
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Price Changed $1,449,000 -3.4% $974 / Sq Ft
11/30/2024 11/30/24 For Sale $1,500,000 +3.5% $1,008 / Sq Ft
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Off Market $1,449,000 -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Price Changed $1,500,000 +7.3% $1,008 / Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 For Sale $1,398,000 -- $940 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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 $4,712 $101,888 $53,122 $55,766
2023 $4,519 $106,752 $52,080 $54,672
2022 $4,307 $97,660 $51,059 $53,601
2021 $4,271 $95,608 $50,058 $52,550
2020 $3,917 $101,556 $49,545 $52,011
2019 $3,617 $99,565 $48,574 $50,991
2018 $3,347 $97,613 $47,621 $49,992
2017 $3,295 $95,699 $46,688 $49,011
2016 $3,314 $93,822 $45,772 $48,050
2015 $3,244 $92,414 $45,085 $47,329
2014 $3,119 $90,603 $44,201 $46,402
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,159,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,449,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 424058440

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 063-3140-066-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1042 Middlefield Rd, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 1042 Middlefield Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 and is currently priced at $1,449,000, approximately $973 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 1042 Middlefield 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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