56 Roble Rd Berkeley, CA 94705
Rockridge Neighborhood
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,149
Sq Ft
0.48
Acres
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 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
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Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| 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 | $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
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,928,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $584,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Deed History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,410,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $780,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41075389
APN: 048A-7085-002-11
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