Leslie Manzone
Compass
(707) 244-7025
68 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,500,000 Price
659 Santa Barbara Rd Berkeley, CA 94707
Kensington AreaEstimated Value: $1,852,826
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,301
Sq Ft
$805/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Traditional Architecture
- Stone Countertops
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of May 2023Perched above one of North Berkeley‘s most prestigious streets, 659 Santa Barbara Road is an elegant Tudor home with a fabulous layout and stately charm. The formal entry has a grand living room off to one side, featuring high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and views of San Francisco, making this the perfect space for entertaining or just relaxing. Across the hall is a formal dining room, also with lovely views and a connection to the updated eat-in kitchen. Flooded with natural light, the large kitchen has plenty of counter space and storage. The kitchen door leads to the up-sloped and sprawling backyard with a level area and outdoor fireplace. Back inside the house you will find a powder room on the main level. As you make your way up to the top floor you will find three generously sized bedrooms. The primary bedroom features beautiful bay and treetops views. One full bathroom and laundry complete this level. An in-law apartment is located on the lowest level of the home. The space has one bedroom one bathroom, and a kitchenette. It also has both interior and exterior access, perfect for hosting family, engaging an au-pair or possibly generating income. The property has a two car garage at street level, with a deck on top that is ideal for outdoor entertaining.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
District Homes License #01939981 Listed on: 03/29/2023
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 7,400 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Sloped Up
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating Available
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- North Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 62291449
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 29, 2023
Closed on
May 11, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Wolan
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Bhima Sheridan
District Homes
List Price
$1,398,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$152,000
10.87%
Views
149
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
$302,826
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.74%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 9, 2014
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
$214,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 1, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 11, 2009
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
$291,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 21, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 12, 2002
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
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Berkeley, CA
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Leslie Manzone
-
Michele Manzone
Michele Manzone
Compass
(510) 291-6194
58 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,500,000 Price
-
Sally Han
Sally Han
(510) 544-0866
50 Total Sales
2 in Kensington
$2,560,000 Price Range
-
Eileen Townsend
Eileen Townsend
Compass
(628) 250-3928
71 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,725,000 Price
-
Marc Guay
Marc Guay
(628) 230-5948
38 Total Sales
8 in Kensington
$1.3M - $2.7M Price Range
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TANIA BALAZS JACARD
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
(510) 495-1339
85 Total Sales
32 in Kensington
$1M - $2.8M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,550,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| -- | Chicago Title Company | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | Alliance Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $972,750 | ||
| Closed | $1,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $214,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $291,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $391,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $400,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,550,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/22/2023 05/22/23 | Sold | $1,550,000 | +10.9% | $674 / Sq Ft |
| 04/11/2023 04/11/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/29/2023 03/29/23 | For Sale | $1,398,000 | -- | $608 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 | $24,088 | $1,605,620 | $483,786 | $1,128,834 |
| 2024 | $24,088 | $1,574,000 | $474,300 | $1,106,700 |
| 2023 | $7,496 | $219,459 | $140,426 | $79,033 |
| 2022 | $7,210 | $208,156 | $137,673 | $77,483 |
| 2021 | $7,166 | $203,938 | $134,974 | $75,964 |
| 2020 | $6,591 | $208,775 | $133,590 | $75,185 |
| 2019 | $6,113 | $204,682 | $130,971 | $73,711 |
| 2018 | $5,944 | $200,669 | $128,403 | $72,266 |
| 2017 | $5,704 | $196,734 | $125,885 | $70,849 |
| 2016 | $5,358 | $192,877 | $123,417 | $69,460 |
| 2015 | $5,253 | $189,980 | $121,563 | $68,417 |
| 2014 | $5,095 | $186,260 | $119,183 | $67,077 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jennifer Wolan
Seller's Agent in 2023
Jennifer Wolan
District Homes
(510) 909-4762
75 Total Sales
-
PATRICIA ANN HYLTON
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
PATRICIA ANN HYLTON
District Homes
(510) 410-1778
63 Total Sales
-
Bhima Sheridan
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Bhima Sheridan
District Homes
(510) 502-5243
37 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41022721
APN: 062-2914-049-00
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