NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1085 Creston Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,084,000 - $2,368,579

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,950 Sq Ft
$743/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2019

Last sale price $1,640,000 $556 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,521/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Spa
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Custom Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of March 2019

Your own private retreat with stunning San Francisco & Golden Gate vistas! Fabulously modernized chef’s kitchen with double doors opening to a back garden and deck that is perfect for the coveted indoor/outdoor living! A welcoming and open floor plan with walls of glass capturing sunrises to sunsets! Stylishly remodeled bathrooms, including split-level luxe master suite with gas fireplace, sitting area & walk-in closet! 7 sliding and French doors opening to serene outdoor spaces with views and privacy! This home has it all, with Tilden Park & Golf Course almost in your backyard, and the #65 bus to Cal & downtown BART!

Last Listed By

Tami Bobb

The GRUBB Company License #00881757 Listed on: 02/21/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,388

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 6,050 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • Downtown
  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Engineered Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 633140113

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,388

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Marin or Centennial > Grizzly Peak > Creston
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Wood
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Storage, Terraced Up
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6050
  • Parcel Number: 633140113
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2022
Sold by
Liwei Yang
Bought by
Lwoy Living Trust
Total Days on Market
20
Current Estimated Value
$2,192,395

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2019
Closed on
Mar 18, 2019
Sold by
Secor David and Leger Leonard J
Bought by
Yang Liwei
Seller's Agent
Tami Bobb
The GRUBB Company
Buyer's Agent
Andrea West
Hatch Realty Group, Inc.
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,640,000
Premium/Discount to List
$145,000
9.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2016
Sold by
Secor David and Leger Leonard J
Bought by
Secor David and Leger Leonard J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2013
Sold by
Granoff Dan M and Granoff Living Trust
Bought by
Secor David and Leger Leonard J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2012
Sold by
Granoff Dan M
Bought by
Granoff Dan M and Dan Granoff Living Trust

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
Lwoy Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Yang Liwei $1,640,000 Old Republic Title Company
Secor David -- None Available
Secor David $1,200,000 Old Republic Title Company
Granoff Dan M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Secor David $400,000
Previous Owner Secor David $705,000
Previous Owner Secor David $615,400
Previous Owner Secor David $250,000
Previous Owner Secor David $625,500
Previous Owner Granoff Dan M $900,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,640,000 -- --
03/25/2019 03/25/19 Sold $1,640,000 -3.2% $556 / Sq Ft
03/13/2019 03/13/19 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2019 03/08/19 Price Changed $1,695,000 +13.4% $575 / Sq Ft
02/21/2019 02/21/19 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $507 / 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 $28,388 $1,786,552 $538,065 $1,255,487
2023 $27,714 $1,758,391 $527,517 $1,230,874
2022 $27,567 $1,716,918 $517,175 $1,206,743
2021 $27,655 $1,683,117 $507,035 $1,183,082
2020 $26,357 $1,672,800 $501,840 $1,170,960
2019 $21,573 $1,318,680 $395,604 $923,076
2018 $21,167 $1,292,831 $387,849 $904,982
2017 $20,463 $1,267,487 $380,246 $887,241
2016 $19,813 $1,242,635 $372,790 $869,845
2015 $19,520 $1,223,975 $367,192 $856,783
2014 $19,322 $1,200,000 $360,000 $840,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tami Bobb

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Tami Bobb

    The GRUBB Company

    (510) 919-8127

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Tami Bobb
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  • Andrea West

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Andrea West

    Hatch Realty Group, Inc.

    (415) 328-0065

    50 Total Sales

    Andrea West
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40854194

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-3140-113-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1085 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1085 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 21 February 2019 and is currently estimated at $2,192,395, approximately $743 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 1085 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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