Seller's Agent in 2025
Ann Newton Cane
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
(415) 999-0253
2 in this area
101 Total Sales
28 Hillcrest Rd Berkeley, CA 94705
Claremont Neighborhood
5
Beds
5
Baths
4,710
Sq Ft
0.33
Acres
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Solar Power System
- Updated Kitchen
- John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
- Custom Home
- 0.33 Acre Lot
About This Home
As of March 2025This 4710 sq ft home is set on a quiet street in one of Berkeley’s preeminent neighborhoods, on a rare 1/3 acre lot with a spacious yard that extends down to the Brookside cul-de-sac. Entertain guests outside or in the oversized living room, which offers a fireplace and southwest views of SF. The spacious dining room sits adjacent; it is proximate to the well-appointed kitchen, with Wolf and SubZero appliances, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a 32 sq ft island, dual sinks, and distinctive lighting. Enjoy morning coffee in the cheery sun room nearby. Oak hardwoods cover the entire main floor and Sonos ceiling speakers offer one’s choice of music on multiple levels. 4 bedrooms lie on the newly carpeted upstairs floor; the principal suite offers skyline views, a fireplace, a travertine radiant heated bathroom, and a spacious shower illuminated by a skylight. Downstairs from the main floor is the ballroom. The fifth bedroom is also on the lowest level, and it includes a walk-through closet and en-suite bathroom. The main laundry room sits adjacent (another washer-dryer is available upstairs). Plentiful storage space is available on all levels. Tesla roof tiles and Powerwall batteries keep utility costs low, and parking is easy (in the gated driveway or the 2-car garage).
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re License #02084093 Listed on: 02/24/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $32,774
Year Built
- Built in 1908
Lot Details
- 0.33 Acre Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
- Landscaped
- Terraced Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Rear-Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Lot
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco
- Bridge
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Sound System
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Dining Area
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Security Gate
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Double Oven
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- Claremont Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 64429591
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 24, 2025
Closed on
Mar 17, 2025
Sold by
Radish Ventures Llc
Bought by
Schaefer Choi Trust and Rita Schaefer Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Ann Newton Cane
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Buyer's Agent
Anja Plowright
List Price
$4,695,000
Sold Price
$5,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$705,000
15.02%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$372,308
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-24.02%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 19, 2023
Sold by
Radish Ventures Llc
Bought by
Radish Ventures Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 14, 2012
Sold by
Kallgren Edward E and Kallgren Joyce K
Bought by
Radish Ventures Llc
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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 | $5,400,000 | First American Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $1,687,500 | Chicago Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $706,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $703,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2025 03/18/25 | Sold | $5,400,000 | +15.0% | $1,146 / Sq Ft |
| 02/27/2025 02/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/24/2025 02/24/25 | For Sale | $4,695,000 | -- | $997 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
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 | $32,774 | $2,087,555 | $627,999 | $1,459,556 |
| 2023 | $28,428 | $1,728,248 | $313,879 | $1,414,369 |
| 2022 | $27,879 | $1,694,363 | $307,725 | $1,386,638 |
| 2021 | $27,930 | $1,661,150 | $301,693 | $1,359,457 |
| 2020 | $26,276 | $1,644,129 | $298,602 | $1,345,527 |
| 2019 | $25,088 | $1,611,904 | $292,749 | $1,319,155 |
| 2018 | $24,645 | $1,580,309 | $287,011 | $1,293,298 |
| 2017 | $23,826 | $1,549,330 | $281,385 | $1,267,945 |
| 2016 | $22,979 | $1,518,951 | $275,867 | $1,243,084 |
| 2015 | $22,660 | $1,496,147 | $271,726 | $1,224,421 |
| 2014 | $22,324 | $1,458,841 | $266,403 | $1,192,438 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Ann Newton Cane
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Anja Plowright
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Anja Plowright
(510) 593-8376
17 in this area
170 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41087007
APN: 064-4295-009-03
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