NOT LISTED FOR SALE

577 Santa Barbara Rd Berkeley, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $1,311,000 - $1,588,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,277 Sq Ft
$1,113/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 19, 2021

Last sale price $1,175,000 $920 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,060/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2021

One level living in the beautiful and convenient Thousand Oaks neighborhood! Bay views, large level, fenced garden and attached garage with workshop. Close to SF express bus line, and the Kensington shops. This rare gem hasn't been on the market for many years! Move right in and enjoy this special home or update the kitchen and bath with your own style. All information and images should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bebe McRae

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #00875159 Listed on: 02/05/2021

Co-Listed By

Alexis Thompson

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #01849227

Last Buyer's Agent

Robin Donovan

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01408668

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,187

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision, Charming Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62294032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,187

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: Marin, Spruce or Arlington to Santa Barbara
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Storage, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 62294032
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2021
Closed on
Mar 9, 2021
Sold by
Genn Peter Scott and Genn Thereza
Bought by
Barth Giselle
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Robin Donovan
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-1.67%
Total Days on Market
18
Current Estimated Value
$1,421,494

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$246,494
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.50%
Original Mortgage
$587,500
Outstanding Balance
$534,963
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$768,288

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2019
Sold by
Genn Peter Scott and Genn Thereza
Bought by
Genn Peter Scott and Genn Thereza

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1997
Sold by
Silverthorne Jacova Living Trust and Jacova
Bought by
Thomas Joanne L and Genn Peter Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,500
Interest Rate
7.37%
Source: Public Records

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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
Barth Giselle $1,175,000 Old Republic Title Company
Genn Peter Scott -- None Available
Thomas Joanne L $274,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barth Giselle $587,500
Previous Owner Thomas Joanne L $195,868
Previous Owner Thomas Joanne L $100,000
Previous Owner Genn Peter Scott $218,561
Previous Owner Thomas Joanne L $100,000
Previous Owner Genn Peter Scott $225,000
Previous Owner Thomas Joanne L $205,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,175,000 -- --
03/19/2021 03/19/21 Sold $1,175,000 -1.7% $920 / Sq Ft
02/23/2021 02/23/21 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2021 02/05/21 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $936 / 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 $18,187 $1,246,910 $374,073 $872,837
2023 $17,775 $1,222,470 $366,741 $855,729
2022 $17,962 $1,198,500 $359,550 $838,950
2021 $7,879 $404,174 $121,252 $282,922
2020 $7,443 $400,031 $120,009 $280,022
2019 $7,123 $392,188 $117,656 $274,532
2018 $6,980 $384,501 $115,350 $269,151
2017 $6,718 $376,963 $113,089 $263,874
2016 $6,466 $369,573 $110,872 $258,701
2015 $6,383 $364,021 $109,206 $254,815
2014 $6,303 $356,892 $107,067 $249,825
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bebe McRae

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Bebe McRae

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 928-3912

    10 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Bebe McRae
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Alexis Thompson

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

  • Robin Donovan

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Robin Donovan

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 459-4468

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Robin Donovan
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40936764

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2940-032-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707

577 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 577 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 05 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,421,494, approximately $1,113 per square foot. This property was built in 1934. 577 Santa Barbara Rd is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Ruth Acty Elementary.

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