NOT LISTED FOR SALE

139 Hillcrest Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,040,340

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,890 Sq Ft
$1,052/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 07, 2017

Last sale price $2,100,000 $727 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,884/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

As of June 2017

Wonderful redwood architect designed craftsman home with vintage details thru-out. Geo Plowman was a colleague of John Hudson Thomas, and home shows similar style. Large living room with beamed ceiling, view of the Claremont. Formal dining room, breakfast room, pantry and study on main floor. 4 bedrooms upstairs, some bay view and a large sunporch/deck off one bedroom. Basement has laundry room, storage, workroom and guest bedroom/inlaw potential. Double detached garage. Huge yard with brick patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. Walk to Domingo/Claremont/Elmwood shops and Rockridge Bart.

Last Listed By

Tim Cannon

Red Oak Realty License #00665085 Listed on: 05/12/2017

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,330

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 8,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by George Plowman
  • Claremont Subdivision, Prairie Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 64425013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,330

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Prairie
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Workshop, Laminate Counters, Pantry
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: George Plowman
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Back
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • 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
  • Pets Allowed: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8800
  • Parcel Number: 64425013
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2021
Sold by
Alberti William G and Alberti Family Trust
Bought by
Alberti William G and Alberti Family Trust
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$3,040,340

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$822,375
Outstanding Balance
$655,021
Interest Rate
2.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,266,749

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2018
Sold by
Alberti William G
Bought by
Alberti William G and Wga Survivor S Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2017
Closed on
May 26, 2017
Sold by
Cannon Lawrence Saville and The Elizabeth Bess Cannon Hall
Bought by
Alberti William G
Seller's Agent
Tim Cannon
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anja Plowright
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$405,000
23.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%

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
Alberti William G -- Mortgage Connect Lp
Alberti William G -- None Available
Alberti William G $2,100,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Alberti William G $822,375
Open Alberti William G $1,470,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,100,000 -- --
06/07/2017 06/07/17 Sold $2,100,000 +23.9% $727 / Sq Ft
05/23/2017 05/23/17 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2017 05/12/17 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $587 / 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 $36,330 $2,389,400 $716,820 $1,672,580
2023 $35,552 $2,342,550 $702,765 $1,639,785
2022 $35,119 $2,296,622 $688,986 $1,607,636
2021 $35,241 $2,251,598 $675,479 $1,576,119
2020 $33,479 $2,228,520 $668,556 $1,559,964
2019 $32,295 $2,184,840 $655,452 $1,529,388
2018 $31,776 $2,142,000 $642,600 $1,499,400
2017 $6,815 $137,106 $94,432 $42,674
2016 $6,320 $134,417 $92,580 $41,837
2015 $6,177 $132,399 $91,190 $41,209
2014 $5,956 $129,805 $89,404 $40,401
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Tim Cannon

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 381-1618

    29 Total Sales

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  • Anja Plowright

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    20 in this area

    187 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40781141

bridgeMLS

APN: 064-4250-013-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

139 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 139 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 12 May 2017 and is currently priced at $3,040,340, approximately $1,052 per square foot. This property was built in 1911. 139 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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