689 Creston Rd Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,726,000 - $1,980,560
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,866
Sq Ft
$650/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
- Atrium Room
- Engineered Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of November 2021The ultimate in California living! Featuring a spacious living room with a spectacular 3 bridge vista with chic white brick fireplace. The sizable dining room opens to an updated kitchen with new tile floors, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and ‘dual fuel’ gourmet stove. At the center of the home is a serene light filled 512 sq. ft. atrium not included in the 2,866 sq. ft. total. 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms are spread throughout the property with 3 bedrooms having their own ensuite bathrooms. Through the atrium you’ll find a bonus space you can use for rumpus room or office with unique circular fire pit. Close to Tilden Park’s hiking trails, swimming, golfing, Little Farm, Botanical Gardens, and only minutes down to North Berkeley shopping, Gourmet Ghetto restaurants, and easy access to the freeway. This impressive home, with flow through single story design, is a rare find in the Berkeley hills. It’s perfect for at-home working. You must see this!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
District Homes License #01828320 Listed on: 08/25/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $26,684
Year Built
- Built in 1949
Lot Details
- 0.26 Acre Lot
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Rectangular Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Circulating Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Atrium Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Central Heating
- Wall Furnace
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Berkeley Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 63311036
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 25, 2021
Closed on
Oct 29, 2021
Sold by
Schreck Betty and Schreck Joel
Bought by
Gruner Daniel Thomas and Sommer Samantha Lauren
Seller's Agent
Cameron Parkinson
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Hale
Town Real Estate
List Price
$1,698,000
Sold Price
$1,725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
1.59%
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
$136,890
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.12%
Original Mortgage
$1,380,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,275,986
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$585,904
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 2017
Sold by
Schreck Joel and Schreck Betty
Bought by
Schreck Betty and Schreck Joel
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 24, 2016
Sold by
Schreck Joel H and Schreck Betty A
Bought by
Schreck Betty and Schreck Joel
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 1995
Sold by
Cole Elizabeth D and Ruegg Eugenia L
Bought by
Schreck Joel H and Schreck Betty A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gruner Daniel Thomas | $1,725,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Schreck Betty | -- | Nextitle | |
| Schreck Joel | -- | Nextitle | |
| Schreck Betty | -- | None Available | |
| Schreck Joel H | $400,000 | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Gruner Daniel Thomas | $1,380,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schreck Betty | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schreck Joel | $435,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schreck Joel H | $374,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schreck Joel H | $304,844 | |
| Previous Owner | Albert Schreck Betty | $450,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schreck Joel H | $391,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schreck Joel H | $40,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schreck Joel H | $362,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Schreck Joel H | $320,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,725,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/03/2021 11/03/21 | Sold | $1,725,000 | -1.4% | $602 / Sq Ft |
| 10/04/2021 10/04/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/27/2021 09/27/21 | Price Changed | $1,750,000 | -5.4% | $611 / Sq Ft |
| 09/08/2021 09/08/21 | Price Changed | $1,850,000 | +9.0% | $645 / Sq Ft |
| 08/25/2021 08/25/21 | For Sale | $1,698,000 | -- | $592 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $26,684 | $1,794,690 | $538,407 | $1,256,283 |
| 2023 | $26,092 | $1,759,500 | $527,850 | $1,231,650 |
| 2022 | $26,572 | $1,725,000 | $517,500 | $1,207,500 |
| 2021 | $12,365 | $606,867 | $184,160 | $429,707 |
| 2020 | $11,684 | $607,575 | $182,272 | $425,303 |
| 2019 | $11,181 | $595,663 | $178,699 | $416,964 |
| 2018 | $10,937 | $583,987 | $175,196 | $408,791 |
| 2017 | $10,539 | $572,540 | $171,762 | $400,778 |
| 2016 | $10,136 | $561,315 | $168,394 | $392,921 |
| 2015 | $9,970 | $552,887 | $165,866 | $387,021 |
| 2014 | $9,629 | $542,060 | $162,618 | $379,442 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Cameron Parkinson
Seller's Agent in 2021
Cameron Parkinson
District Homes
(510) 292-7251
1 in this area
36 Total Sales
-
Stacy Hale
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Stacy Hale
Town Real Estate
(925) 787-1996
1 in this area
94 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40964586
APN: 063-3110-036-00
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