NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1081 Creston Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,425,000 - $1,752,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$1,121/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2016

Last sale price $1,130,000 $785 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,569/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry closet
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Grizzly Peak Park

About This Home

As of March 2016

A serene, graceful lifestyle awaits you in this Berkeley Hills mid-century treasure. This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was designed by prominent California architect Roger Lee, well-known for designing high style, mid-century modern homes in the 1950s and 60s. A must see, spectacular views.

Last Listed By

Chimene Pollard

Red Oak Realty License #01808145 Listed on: 02/11/2016

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,412

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 5,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned 1001

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Parking Lot

Property Views

  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Roger Lee
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Mid Century Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 633140114

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,412

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.126263
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO 02
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Solano-Marin-Grizzly Peak-Creston
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Ell, Laminate Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Roger Lee
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: 1001
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5500
  • Parcel Number: 633140114
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4215.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2016
Closed on
Mar 18, 2016
Sold by
Vista Reverse 30 Llc
Bought by
Henkle Stephanie and Crane Jordan
Seller's Agent
Chimene Pollard
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Josh Burns
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$885,000
Sold Price
$1,130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$245,000
27.68%
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$1,614,585

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$484,585
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.98%
Original Mortgage
$791,000
Outstanding Balance
$637,642
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$976,943

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2013
Sold by
Ballou Clinton E and Ballou Dorothy L
Bought by
Vista Reverse 30 Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$890,000
Interest Rate
3.53%
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
Henkle Stephanie $1,130,000 Chicago Title Company
Vista Reverse 30 Llc $816,500 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Henkle Stephanie $791,000
Previous Owner Vista Reverse 30 Llc $890,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,130,000 -- --
03/22/2016 03/22/16 Sold $1,130,000 +27.7% $785 / Sq Ft
02/24/2016 02/24/16 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2016 02/11/16 For Sale $885,000 -- $615 / 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 $19,412 $1,304,431 $393,429 $918,002
2023 $18,967 $1,285,724 $385,717 $900,007
2022 $18,605 $1,253,514 $378,154 $882,360
2021 $18,673 $1,228,801 $370,740 $865,061
2020 $17,805 $1,223,134 $366,940 $856,194
2019 $17,241 $1,199,155 $359,746 $839,409
2018 $16,964 $1,175,651 $352,695 $822,956
2017 $16,389 $1,152,600 $345,780 $806,820
2016 $12,617 $849,139 $254,648 $594,491
2015 $12,440 $836,388 $250,824 $585,564
2014 $12,306 $820,005 $245,911 $574,094
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chimene Pollard

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Chimene Pollard

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 846-3601

    3 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Chimene Pollard
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  • Jackie Gallanagh

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Jackie Gallanagh

    GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE

    (510) 812-9186

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Josh Burns

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (415) 901-1700

    29 Total Sales

    Josh Burns
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40728643

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-3140-114-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1081 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1081 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 11 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,614,585, approximately $1,121 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1081 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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