$3,250,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2025

635 Santa Barbara Rd Berkeley, CA 94707

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,480 Sq Ft
5,890 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$934 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Wine Room
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

The majesty of California Mediterranean architecture informs this sophisticated North Berkeley residence, matched only by sparkling Bay views & the fresh modernity of its refined smart-home finishes. Infused with glorious light, embraced by lush gardens the sprawling layout creates an easy-going, quintessential, indoor-outdoor livability in a sought-after North Berkeley location. Expansive living with deep picture windows, handsome Spanish tiled wood burning fireplace, generous dining, plus, casual lounge/median room & guest suite. Professionally equipped, custom kitchen, Thermidor appliance suite, home study center, coffee center/ drinks bar, plus a massive work island & access to the outdoor dining area. Anchored by wide-plank oak flooring, elevated by art-quality lighting the thoughtful interior architecture includes beautifully articulated storage, built-in seating, a jewel-box powder room. 3 beds, 2 luxe baths on 1 level incl primary suite with fireplace, spa-like retreat with custom spa-like bath, soaking tub, & access to patio. Deck with gas fireplace overlooks the hills & sparkling bay & SF views, 2-car gar, EXQIST green roof. A celebration of the natural world, California living at its best.Proximate to hiking & recreation, culture-rich Berkelely assets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Storch

Sotheby's International Realty License #01355516 Listed on: 04/25/2025

Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Devang Parikh

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC License #01815439

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Schaefer

The GRUBB Company License #01896001

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,860

Year Built

  • Built in 1926 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,890 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,480 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Low-Rise Condominium

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 062-2939-046

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,860

Year Built

Built in 1926 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Custom, Detached, Full, Low-Rise (1-3), Luxury
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Modern/High Tech
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Faces: West
  • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum
  • Remodeled/Updated: Yes
  • Remodeled Updated Desc: Bath 0-5YR, Bath 6-10YR, Bed 6-10YR, Kitchen 6-10YR
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Radiant Heat, Shower Stall(s), Soaking Tub, Stone, Tile
  • Master Bedroom Features: Outside Access, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Basement: Partial
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Appliances: Built-in Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Insulated Water Heater, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator
  • Bathroom Features: Dual Flush Toilet, Tub
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Skylight(s), Storage Area(s), Wet Bar
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, Stone Counter
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Area, Inside Room, Washer Included
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom, Retreat, Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 933.91
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Possible Guest, Storage, Wine Storage Area
  • Square Footage: 3480.00
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fire Pit
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition, Spanish Tile
  • View: Bay, Bridges, City, City Lights, Garden/Greenbelt, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Parking Features: EV Charging, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Electric: Battery Backup, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas, MultiZone, See Remarks
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 062-2939-046
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private, Shape Irregular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1352
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5890.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 24038461.54
  • Topography: Lot Grade Varies

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Sugrue Leo
Bought by
Charles & Cynthia Nooney Family Trust and Nooney
Seller's Agent
Wendy Storch
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Schaefer
The GRUBB Company
List Price
$3,085,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$165,000
5.35%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-17.04%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Outstanding Balance
$899,015
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,267,063

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Riordan Eugene
Bought by
Sugrue Brenda
Seller's Agent
Wendy Storch
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Schaefer
The GRUBB Company
List Price
$3,085,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$165,000
5.35%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Outstanding Balance
$899,015
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,267,063

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2025
Sold by
Sugrue Brenda
Bought by
Sugrue Leo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2018
Sold by
Ccs Enterprises Inc
Bought by
Sugrue Leo and Sugrue Brenda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,840,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2018
Sold by
Riordan Eugene
Bought by
Sugrue Brenda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,840,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2017
Sold by
Birch Cyril and The Trust Of Cyril Birch & Dor
Bought by
Ccs Enterprises Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,053,750
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2007
Sold by
Birch Cyril and Trust Of Cyril Birch & Dorothy
Bought by
Birch Cyril and Trust Of Cyril Birch & Dorothy

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1994
Sold by
Birch Cyril and Birch Dorothy
Bought by
Birch Cyril and Birch Dorothy
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,250,000 Chicago Title
Deed -- Chicago Title
Deed -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $2,300,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,075,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $900,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,764,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,840,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,053,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $3,250,000 -1.1% $934 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Price Changed $3,285,000 +6.5% $944 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $3,085,000 -- $886 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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
2025 $36,860 $2,558,650 $780,850 $1,784,800
2024 $36,860 $2,508,349 $765,541 $1,749,808
2023 $36,072 $2,466,037 $750,533 $1,715,504
2022 $35,434 $2,410,691 $735,819 $1,681,872
2021 $35,659 $2,364,688 $721,392 $1,648,896
2020 $33,909 $2,346,000 $714,000 $1,632,000
2019 $32,756 $2,300,000 $700,000 $1,600,000
2018 $17,987 $1,096,500 $357,000 $739,500
2017 $5,668 $114,290 $68,870 $45,420
2016 $5,228 $112,048 $67,519 $44,529
2015 $5,110 $110,366 $66,505 $43,861
2014 $4,915 $108,203 $65,202 $43,001
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 425025733

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 062-2939-046-00