NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1076 Sterling Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,146,000 - $1,448,790

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,587 Sq Ft
$843/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 06, 2017

Last sale price $1,000,000 $630 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,813/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Grizzly Peak Park

About This Home

As of December 2017

Wonderful contemporary view home built in 1956-1958. Nestled among the trees with expansive views of the Berkeley Hills, the cities of Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, and San Francisco, the Bay, Alcatraz and Treasure Island, and the Bay and Golden Gate bridges. Filled with sunlight throughout the day. Gently sloping lot with a level rear yard. Sunny view deck on main level provides space for easy outdoor living and gracious entertaining. Lower level family room and master bedroom retreat open to the sunny level rear garden.

Last Listed By

Jack McPhail

Jack H. Mcphail, Broker License #00450503 Listed on: 09/27/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,786

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 4,960 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • Downtown
  • Canyon
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Albert Hunter
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 063298020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,786

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Bret Harte to Keeler to Sterling
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Storage, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Canyon, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Albert Hunter
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Terraced Down
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer, Other
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • 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: 4960
  • Parcel Number: 063298020
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2017
Closed on
Nov 29, 2017
Sold by
Conaghan Patrick and Park Donald E
Bought by
Ellis Kimberley D and Ellis Gareth
Seller's Agent
Jack McPhail
Jack H. Mcphail, Broker
Buyer's Agent
KC Crandall
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
11.11%
Total Days on Market
36
Current Estimated Value
$1,337,198

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$337,198
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.91%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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
Ellis Kimberley D $1,000,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ellis Gareth $250,000
Open Ellis Kimberley D $822,000
Closed Ellis Kimberley D $900,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,000,000 -- --
12/06/2017 12/06/17 Sold $1,000,000 +11.1% $630 / Sq Ft
11/02/2017 11/02/17 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2017 09/27/17 For Sale $900,000 -- $567 / 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 $16,786 $1,108,500 $501,975 $613,525
2023 $16,388 $1,093,629 $492,133 $601,496
2022 $16,055 $1,065,189 $482,485 $589,704
2021 $16,109 $1,044,169 $473,026 $578,143
2020 $15,324 $1,040,400 $468,180 $572,220
2019 $14,803 $1,020,000 $459,000 $561,000
2018 $14,568 $1,000,000 $450,000 $550,000
2017 $3,258 $89,995 $45,209 $44,786
2016 $3,039 $88,230 $44,322 $43,908
2015 $2,977 $86,906 $43,657 $43,249
2014 $2,907 $85,202 $42,801 $42,401
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jack McPhail

    Jack H. Mcphail, Broker

    (510) 541-2335

    8 in this area

    14 Total Sales

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  • KC Crandall

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    KC Crandall

    (510) 684-5289

    6 Total Sales

    KC Crandall
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40798558

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2980-020-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1076 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1076 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 27 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,337,198, approximately $842 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1076 Sterling Ave 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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