170 Hillcrest Rd Berkeley, CA 94705
Claremont Neighborhood
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,706
Sq Ft
5,998
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Open to Family Room
- Family or Dining Combination
- John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
About This Home
As of March 2024Craftsman home with exquisite facade, designed by Edna Deakin, and registered with the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Society. Located above College and Claremont Avenues in The Uplands, on a beautiful street in the old historic Claremont Park. History abounds in this old and well-loved neighborhood, whose entrance is flanked by land-marked lighted pillars from a bygone era, and where many of the homes were designed by noted architects, such as Julia Morgan, Walter Ratcliff, and John Hudson Thomas. From the house, you can walk to Berkeley Tennis Club, UC Berkeley campus, (CAL), Strawberry Canyon Recreational Center, Claremont Resort & Spa & health club facilities, more tennis, several swimming pools, and spa. Highways 24 and 580 are just two minutes away and BART is less than 5 minutes from house. San Francisco is approximately 10 miles west. Sold AS IS without warranties or repairs
Last Agent to Sell the Property
New Light Realty License #01372469 Listed on: 11/13/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $25,166
Year Built
- Built in 1919
Lot Details
- 5,998 Sq Ft Lot
- Zoning described as R1
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Wood Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,706 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Family or Dining Combination
- Open to Family Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 064-4252-042
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Hedrick Eric Eden and Hedrick Jennifer Barnett
Bought by
Hedrick Family Trust and Hedrick
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 15, 2024
Closed on
Mar 20, 2024
Sold by
Buckley Christopher
Bought by
Hedrick Jennifer and Hedrick Eric
Seller's Agent
Anja Plowright
Buyer's Agent
Emma Dolgin
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
8.51%
Views
57
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.35%
Original Mortgage
$1,945,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 13, 2017
Closed on
Jan 26, 2018
Sold by
Brougham Reo Owner L P
Bought by
Buckley Christopher
Seller's Agent
Galina Plizga
New Light Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nina Pozdnyakova
New Light Realty
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-6.85%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.43%
Original Mortgage
$847,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 27, 2017
Sold by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society Fsb
Bought by
Brougham Reo Owner L P
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Sold by
Allen Magdalene M
Bought by
Wilmington Savings Fund Society Fsb
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 2, 2004
Sold by
Drechsel Edwin and Drechsel Ilona
Bought by
Allen Magdalene M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $3,250,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,210,000 | Pacific Coast Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Vantage Point Title Inc | |
| Grant Deed | $12,282,736 | None Available | |
| Trustee Deed | $1,372,356 | Accommodation | |
| Grant Deed | $750,000 | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,945,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $660,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $408,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $679,650 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $847,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $900,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $180,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $699,500 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $227,250 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $38,900 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $650,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $227,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $36,400 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $525,000 | Stand Alone First | |
| Closed | $150,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $3,250,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/25/2024 03/25/24 | Sold | $3,250,000 | +8.5% | $954 / Sq Ft |
| 03/15/2024 03/15/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/15/2024 03/15/24 | For Sale | $2,995,000 | +147.5% | $879 / Sq Ft |
| 02/01/2018 02/01/18 | Sold | $1,210,000 | -6.9% | $709 / Sq Ft |
| 12/01/2017 12/01/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/13/2017 11/13/17 | For Sale | $1,299,000 | -- | $761 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $25,166 | $1,544,755 | $557,750 | $987,005 |
| 2023 | $22,987 | $1,323,292 | $546,815 | $776,477 |
| 2022 | $20,309 | $1,297,349 | $536,095 | $761,254 |
| 2021 | $20,449 | $1,271,915 | $525,585 | $746,330 |
| 2020 | $19,325 | $1,258,884 | $520,200 | $738,684 |
| 2019 | $18,614 | $1,234,200 | $510,000 | $724,200 |
| 2018 | $18,177 | $1,200,000 | $500,000 | $700,000 |
| 2017 | $14,220 | $900,734 | $270,220 | $630,514 |
| 2016 | $13,738 | $883,080 | $264,924 | $618,156 |
| 2015 | $13,543 | $869,820 | $260,946 | $608,874 |
| 2014 | $13,379 | $852,787 | $255,836 | $596,951 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Anja Plowright
Seller's Agent in 2024
Anja Plowright
(510) 593-8376
22 in this area
196 Total Sales
-
Colette Ford
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Colette Ford
(510) 823-5735
12 in this area
140 Total Sales
-
Emma Dolgin
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Emma Dolgin
(917) 971-8196
1 in this area
18 Total Sales
-
Galina Plizga
Seller's Agent in 2018
Galina Plizga
New Light Realty
(650) 331-8708
11 Total Sales
-
Nina Pozdnyakova
N
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Nina Pozdnyakova
New Light Realty
(650) 331-8712
3 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81684665
APN: 064-4252-042-00
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