NOT LISTED FOR SALE

671 Santa Barbara Rd Berkeley, CA 94707

Kensington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,490,000 - $2,743,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,465 Sq Ft
$621/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2018

Last sale price $1,560,000 $450 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,988/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • English Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of June 2018

Stately John Hudson Thomas with soaring ceilings, wonderful woodwork, and exquisite architectural details. Generous sized rooms and extra big lot, 13,080 sq. ft. Fabulous light throughout the day. Good closet and storage space. Fireplace in living room and master suite. Wonderful view deck opening from dining room. Commercial quality Wolf range in kitchen. Separate au pair/ in law quarters. Bonus plus room/art studio or home office in lower level. House much larger than public records. Situated on extra large lot with Bay, city and Golden Gate views. Open Sunday, June 3rd from 2-4:30pm.

Last Listed By

Jack McPhail

Jack H. Mcphail, Broker License #00450503 Listed on: 05/09/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,607

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 13,080 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Irregular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by John H. Thomas
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62291447

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,607

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1928
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPACUN 01
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Arlington to Santa Barbara
  • Architectural Style: English
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Other, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: John H. Thomas
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Up
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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: 13080
  • Parcel Number: 62291447
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2021
Sold by
Eriksen Leif W and Eriksen Paul R
Bought by
Eriksen Paul R
Total Days on Market
22
Current Estimated Value
$2,152,947

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2019
Sold by
Eriksen Paul Robert
Bought by
Eriksen Leif W and Eriksen Paul R

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2018
Closed on
Jun 6, 2018
Sold by
Zurek Nikolay and Zurek Bettina
Bought by
Eriksen Paul Robert
Seller's Agent
Jack McPhail
Jack H. Mcphail, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Woulfe Brown
Bay East Aor
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-7.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2003
Sold by
Zurek Nikolay and Zurek Bettina
Bought by
Zurek Nikolay and Zurek Bettina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2002
Sold by
Zurek Nikolay and Zurek Bettina
Bought by
Zurek Nikolay and Zurek Bettina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1997
Sold by
Zurek Nikolay and Zurek Bettina
Bought by
Zurek Nikolay and Zurek Bettina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.31%

Range of Values:

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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
Eriksen Paul R -- None Available
Eriksen Leif W -- None Available
Eriksen Paul Robert $1,560,000 Placer Title Company
Zurek Nikolay -- Placer Title Company
Zurek Nikolay -- Chicago Title Co
Zurek Nikolay -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zurek Nikolay $343,000
Previous Owner Zurek Nikolay $60,000
Previous Owner Zurek Nikolay $386,000
Previous Owner Zurek Nikolay $66,000
Previous Owner Zurek Nikolay $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,560,000 -- --
06/15/2018 06/15/18 Sold $1,560,000 -8.0% $450 / Sq Ft
05/31/2018 05/31/18 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2018 05/09/18 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $489 / 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 $24,607 $1,621,630 $669,300 $959,330
2023 $24,107 $1,596,699 $656,178 $940,521
2022 $23,693 $1,558,397 $643,314 $922,083
2021 $23,765 $1,527,708 $630,702 $904,006
2020 $22,584 $1,518,984 $624,240 $894,744
2019 $21,718 $1,489,200 $612,000 $877,200
2018 $5,000 $134,029 $76,711 $57,318
2017 $4,797 $131,401 $75,207 $56,194
2016 $4,431 $128,825 $73,733 $55,092
2015 $4,340 $126,890 $72,625 $54,265
2014 $4,227 $124,405 $71,203 $53,202
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jack McPhail

    Jack H. Mcphail, Broker

    (510) 541-2335

    14 Total Sales

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  • Leslie Easterday

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Leslie Easterday

    Compass

    (510) 334-9281

    2 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Leslie Easterday
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  • Shannon Woulfe Brown

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Shannon Woulfe Brown

    Bay East Aor

    (925) 297-5009

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40821030

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2914-047-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Kensington

671 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 671 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 09 May 2018 and is currently estimated at $2,152,947, approximately $621 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 671 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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