NOT LISTED FOR SALE

635 Santa Barbara Rd Berkeley, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $2,922,000 - $3,337,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,480 Sq Ft
$910/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 7, 2025

Last sale price $3,250,000 $934 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,166 / mo

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Wine Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring

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

Year Built

  • Built in 1926 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

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
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Bathtub

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1926 | Remodeled

Lot Details

5,890 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Modern/High Tech
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • View: Bay, Bridge(s), City, City Lights, Garden, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 41456
  • Co List Office Mls Id: STHB
  • Living Area: 3480
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • PictureCountPublic: 1
  • BridgeModificationTimestamp: 2025-11-05T05:22:13.841Z
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Water Heater, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Formal Entry, Storage, Wet Bar
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Inside Room
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Possible Guest, Storage, Wine Storage Area
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,Skylight(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • RoomBathroomFeatures: Dual Flush Toilet, Tub

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fire Pit
  • Roof: Composition, Spanish Tile
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private, Irregular Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1352
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5890
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Topography: Lot Grade Varies
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Green Features

Rental Info

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 0.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
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
Current Estimated Value
$3,164,725

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$85,275
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.55%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
0.055%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
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
Interest Rate
0.055%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0387%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0387%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0405%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $900,000
Closed $1,764,000
Closed $1,840,000
Closed $1,053,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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®

Tax History

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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 Number: 425025733

San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

APN: 062-2939-046-00

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