NOT LISTED FOR SALE

689 Creston Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,668,000 - $1,890,498

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,866 Sq Ft
$622/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 03, 2021

Last sale price $1,725,000 $602 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,650/month

40 Days on Market

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 2021

The 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

Cameron Parkinson

District Homes License #01828320 Listed on: 08/25/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacy Hale

Town Real Estate License #01380320

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,684

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Grizzly Peak
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Engineered Wood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Circulating, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Atrium, Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11250
  • Parcel Number: 63311036
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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
$1,783,125

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,125
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.84%
Original Mortgage
$1,380,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,262,587
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$520,538

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%
Source: Public Records

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
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 Joel $435,000
Previous Owner Schreck Joel H $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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

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 $26,684 $1,830,570 $549,171 $1,281,399
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

    39 Total Sales

    Cameron Parkinson
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  • Stacy Hale

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Stacy Hale

    Town Real Estate

    (925) 787-1996

    1 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Stacy Hale
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40964586

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-3110-036-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

689 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 689 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 25 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,783,125, approximately $622 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 689 Creston Rd is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Cragmont Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Washington Elementary School.

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