NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Hillcrest Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,183,000 - $2,652,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,642 Sq Ft
$948/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 08, 2021

Last sale price $2,040,000 $772 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,438/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Partial Gulf or Ocean Views
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of September 2021

Casual yet elegant living awaits you in this exceptional traditional nestled in the heart of the Claremont neighborhood. Enjoy the many fine architectural details such as arched doorways, windows, and built-ins. Greet your guests in the spacious living room with craftsman tiled fireplace and connecting sunroom. Enjoy festive gatherings in the light filled dining room with generous cabinets or share private meals in the cozy breakfast room. Unwind upstairs in the three large bedrooms with wonderful light and space. Explore the lower level with large bedroom, bath ,home office and separate entrance. Enjoy the large rear decks for impromptu gatherings or relax in the huge rear yard with family and friends. Lovingly maintained for 32 years- it’s time to share the love.. Close to Claremont Resort & Spa, Peet’s Coffee, Fournee Bakery, Star Grocery, BART and wonderful shops and dining in Rockridge/ Elmwood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheila Sabine

The GRUBB Company License #01028547 Listed on: 07/16/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Kaaren Brickman

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01932119

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,180

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Bay or Harbor Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Claremont Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 64425244

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,180

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1936
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT
  • Directions: The Uplands to Hillcrest
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Tile Counters, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Partial
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Down
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Space Per Unit - 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6000
  • Parcel Number: 64425244
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2021
Closed on
Aug 29, 2021
Sold by
Free Gregory P and Free Pamela B
Bought by
Boys Matthews Charles and Boys Stephanie Jeeyoon
Seller's Agent
Sheila Sabine
The GRUBB Company
Buyer's Agent
Kaaren Brickman
Dudum Real Estate Group
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$2,040,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$160,000
-7.27%
Current Estimated Value
$2,505,907

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$465,907
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.34%
Original Mortgage
$1,440,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,321,665
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,170,964

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Free Pamela and Free Gregory P
Bought by
Free Gregory P and Free Pamela B
Seller's Agent
Sheila Sabine
The GRUBB Company
Buyer's Agent
Kaaren Brickman
Dudum Real Estate Group
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$2,040,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$160,000
-7.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,440,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,321,665
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,170,964

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2007
Sold by
Free Gregory P and Free Pamela
Bought by
Free Gregory P and Free Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,500
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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
Boys Matthews Charles $2,040,000 Placer Title Company
Free Gregory P -- None Available
Free Gregory P -- North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Boys Matthews Charles $1,440,000
Previous Owner Free Pamela $1,155,000
Previous Owner Free Pamela $589,000
Previous Owner Free Gregory P $194,500
Previous Owner Free Gregory P $550,000
Previous Owner Free Gregory P $500,000
Previous Owner Free Gregory P $7,500
Previous Owner Free Gregory P $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,040,000 -- --
09/08/2021 09/08/21 Sold $2,040,000 +2.3% $772 / Sq Ft
08/16/2021 08/16/21 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2021 08/12/21 Price Changed $1,995,000 -9.3% $755 / Sq Ft
07/16/2021 07/16/21 For Sale $2,200,000 -- $833 / 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 $31,180 $2,115,415 $636,724 $1,485,691
2023 $30,513 $2,080,800 $624,240 $1,456,560
2022 $31,100 $2,033,000 $612,000 $1,428,000
2021 $12,281 $551,633 $144,292 $414,341
2020 $11,513 $552,906 $142,812 $410,094
2019 $10,923 $542,065 $140,012 $402,053
2018 $10,676 $531,439 $137,268 $394,171
2017 $10,297 $521,019 $134,576 $386,443
2016 $9,842 $510,805 $131,938 $378,867
2015 $9,677 $503,133 $129,956 $373,177
2014 $9,493 $493,278 $127,411 $365,867
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sheila Sabine

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sheila Sabine

    The GRUBB Company

    (510) 326-5055

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Sheila Sabine
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  • Kaaren Brickman

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kaaren Brickman

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 351-5049

    1 in this area

    103 Total Sales

    Kaaren Brickman
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40959092

bridgeMLS

APN: 064-4252-044-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

178 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 178 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 16 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,505,907, approximately $948 per square foot. This property was built in 1936. 178 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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