NOT LISTED FOR SALE

109 Hillcrest Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,024,000 - $3,837,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,712 Sq Ft
$919/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 20, 2018

Last sale price $2,238,000 $603 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,154/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Bonus Room
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2018

Perfectly located near everything! A majestic and sunny c1909 Claremont Brown Shingle, loaded with history and character. With striking San Francisco and hill views, this spacious and grand 5 bedroom 3 bath classic lives on three levels, with only a few steps up to the welcoming front porch. Rich original details -- leaded windows, redwood paneling and doors, beam and cove ceilings, antique fixtures, etc. --combine with modern system in this well-maintained home. The huge back garden is your private park with many fruit trees and room to play, garden, entertain and dream. A separate entrance on the lower level offers au-pair or guest quarters and a large family room. The detached three-car garage is the "best in Berkeley". A rare treasure by renowned Berkeley and Palo Alto architect Charles Kaiser.

Last Listed By

Michael Friedman

The GRUBB Company License #01326782 Listed on: 03/20/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,743

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 10,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Charles Kaiser
  • Claremont Subdivision, Brown Shingle Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 644250181

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,743

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1909
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT
  • Directions: Claremont to Hillcrest
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Unknown
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Vinyl
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Workshop, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Charles Kaiser
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Terraced Down, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Other, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • 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: 10614
  • Parcel Number: 644250181
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2024
Sold by
Boyar Robin A
Bought by
Robin A Boyar Living Trust and Boyar
Total Days on Market
17
Current Estimated Value
$3,412,439

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2018
Closed on
Apr 12, 2018
Sold by
Smelser Sharin L and Smelser Familly 2001 Trust
Bought by
Boyar Robin A
Seller's Agent
Michael Friedman
The GRUBB Company
Buyer's Agent
RUTH FRASSETTO
Compass
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$2,238,000
Premium/Discount to List
$288,000
14.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.14%
Original Mortgage
$1,750,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2001
Sold by
Smelser Neil J and Smelser Sharin L
Bought by
Smelser Neil J and Smelser Sharin L

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
Robin A Boyar Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Boyar Robin A $2,238,000 Old Republic Title Company
Smelser Neil J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Boyar Robin $100,000
Previous Owner Boyar Robin A $1,175,000
Previous Owner Boyar Robin A $1,750,000
Previous Owner Smelser Neil J $169,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,238,000 -- --
04/20/2018 04/20/18 Sold $2,238,000 +14.8% $603 / Sq Ft
04/06/2018 04/06/18 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2018 03/20/18 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $525 / 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 $37,743 $2,489,488 $748,946 $1,747,542
2023 $36,912 $2,447,543 $734,263 $1,713,280
2022 $36,222 $2,392,560 $719,868 $1,679,692
2021 $36,339 $2,345,517 $705,755 $1,646,762
2020 $34,495 $2,328,414 $698,524 $1,629,890
2019 $33,254 $2,282,760 $684,828 $1,597,932
2018 $12,455 $588,244 $478,926 $109,318
2017 $11,666 $576,712 $469,537 $107,175
2016 $11,404 $565,405 $460,331 $105,074
2015 $11,205 $556,914 $453,418 $103,496
2014 $10,806 $546,006 $444,537 $101,469
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Michael Friedman

    The GRUBB Company

    (510) 390-0947

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  • RUTH FRASSETTO

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

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    Compass

    (510) 697-8606

    13 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40814469

bridgeMLS

APN: 064-4250-018-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

109 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 109 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 20 March 2018 and is currently estimated at $3,412,439, approximately $919 per square foot. This property was built in 1909. 109 Hillcrest Rd is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including John Muir Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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