Seller's Agent in 2024
Emanuel Sakkis
Dudum Real Estate Group
(925) 389-0835
1 in this area
56 Total Sales
56 Roble Rd Berkeley, CA 94705
Rockridge NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,239,000 - $2,570,000
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,149
Sq Ft
$1,125/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Solar Power System
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
- 0.48 Acre Lot
- Private Lot
About This Home
As of November 2024Mid-20th Century Modern almost perfectly preserved Estate in the Berkeley School District is hidden away up a private road of gorgeous custom estates in this lower hills Claremont enclave with incredible unobstructed 180deg, Bay, City, Bridge, and Mt Tam views! 56 Roble, on almost .5 acres, is the epitome of Mid-century architecture. A beautiful custom property designed by famed architect Frank Hunt, for himself and his wife. Frank Hunt was world renowned in the Architecture world. Best known for designing the 1960 Winter Olympic Lodge at Squaw Valley, and also known for his stunning contemporary mid-20th century modern designs, Frank Hunt designed 56 Roble Rd to the highest level of excellence. He designed this home as a mini version of his original 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics Lodge. This estate is truly one of a kind and built to the highest standard. Incredible floor to vaulted ceiling windows around the home, central heat, owned solar, expansive level yards for entertaining, Balconies with endless Bay Views, up a private road of custom estates, this historic and almost perfectly preserved 4 bd/4ba home with soaring vaulted ceilings and masterfully designed floorplan is truly 1 of a kind.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Dudum Real Estate Group License #01224688 Listed on: 10/08/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Johnson
Compass License #01496050
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $26,182
Year Built
- Built in 1959
Lot Details
- 0.48 Acre Lot
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Carport
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco
- Bridge
- Downtown
- Woods
- Trees
- Mount Tamalpais
- Hills
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- Multi-Level Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Den with Fireplace
- Partial Basement
- Security System Owned
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Laminate Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Painted or Stained Flooring
- Carpet
- Linoleum
- Concrete
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- Built by Frank Hunt
- Claremont Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 48A7085211
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 8, 2024
Closed on
Nov 1, 2024
Sold by
Claire Isaacs Wahrhaftig Trust and Fisher Karen L
Bought by
Beatty Zachary
Seller's Agent
Emanuel Sakkis
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Johnson
Compass
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,410,000
Premium/Discount to List
$415,000
20.8%
Views
19
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
$6,682
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,928,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,907,431
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$509,251
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 5, 2018
Sold by
Wahrhaftig Claire Isaacs
Bought by
Wahrhaftig Claire Isaacs and Claire Isaacs Wahrhaftig Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 2, 2000
Sold by
Graham John H
Bought by
Wahrhaftig William H and Wahrhaftig Claire Isaacs
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$584,000
Interest Rate
8%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 24, 1997
Sold by
Hunt Frank B & Donna H Living Trust and Hunt John
Bought by
Graham John Hunt B and Graham Frank B
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatty Zachary | $2,410,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Wahrhaftig Claire Isaacs | -- | None Available | |
| Wahrhaftig William H | $780,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Graham John Hunt B | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Beatty Zachary | $1,928,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wahrhaftig William H | $584,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,410,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/12/2024 11/12/24 | Sold | $2,410,000 | +20.8% | $1,121 / Sq Ft |
| 10/17/2024 10/17/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/04/2024 10/04/24 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | -- | $928 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,182 | $2,410,000 | $725,000 | $1,685,000 |
| 2024 | $26,182 | $1,900,000 | $570,000 | $1,330,000 |
| 2023 | $7,283 | $373,686 | $111,967 | $268,719 |
| 2022 | $7,041 | $366,223 | $109,772 | $263,451 |
| 2021 | $6,666 | $358,907 | $107,620 | $258,287 |
| 2020 | $6,608 | $362,157 | $106,517 | $255,640 |
| 2019 | $6,317 | $355,057 | $104,429 | $250,628 |
| 2018 | $6,174 | $348,097 | $102,382 | $245,715 |
| 2017 | $5,920 | $341,273 | $100,375 | $240,898 |
| 2016 | $5,681 | $334,583 | $98,407 | $236,176 |
| 2015 | $5,638 | $329,557 | $96,929 | $232,628 |
| 2014 | $5,424 | $323,102 | $95,030 | $228,072 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Emanuel Sakkis
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S
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Stephanie Johnson
Compass
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41075389
APN: 048A-7085-002-11
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