$1,500,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2026

6975 Charing Cross Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Hills Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,395 Sq Ft
9,000 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 8, 2026

$442 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
  • Secluded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2026

Refined Claremont Hills retreat, where elegance, comfort & modern functionality meet. The main level offers spacious living & dining rooms featuring inlaid oak floors & mullioned windows framing serene treetop views. The chef’s kitchen is a dream, with high-end appliances: 6-burner gas range with griddle, double ovens, center island & breakfast bar. Adjacent, the family room offers a cozy fireplace & seamless access to the expansive front deck and rear patio with an outdoor kitchen—perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite shines with a spa-inspired bathroom, walk-in closet, and private deck. 2 additional bedrooms: one with a backyard access deck and another with a finished loft. The lower level adds versatility: a private office, fourth bedroom with exterior ingress, full bathroom, laundry room, & abundant storage. A 2-car garage & solar for an EV charger are among the home’s many offerings. Located with quick access to Berkeley, Oakland, and Orinda.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Helen Nicholas

Compass License #00526434 Listed on: 04/10/2026

Co-Listed By

Christine Cheng

Compass License #01707909

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,395 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Greenhouse Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bidet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Jettted Tub and Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Attached Grill

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Claremont Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

9,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Features: Secluded, Sloped Up
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.21
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
  • Special Conditions: Successor Trustee Sale
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT HILLS
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 3395
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Grill Built-in, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Wet Bar
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Greenhouse Window(s)
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Bidet, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets, Double Vanity
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Grill Built-in, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator, Wet Bar
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9000

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2026
Closed on
Apr 29, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Helen Nicholas
Compass
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-6.19%
Views
50

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
86.29%
Original Mortgage
$1,040,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,039,038
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$587,318

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2015
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
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1999
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
$397,600
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

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,500,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Nations Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $497,000 First California Title Compa
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,040,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $397,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/08/2026 05/08/26 Sold $1,500,000 -6.2% $442 / Sq Ft
04/22/2026 04/22/26 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2026 04/10/26 For Sale $1,599,000 0.0% $471 / Sq Ft
04/08/2026 04/08/26 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $471 / 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 $11,574 $756,834 $229,150 $534,684
2024 $11,040 $741,858 $224,657 $524,201
2023 $11,611 $734,177 $220,253 $513,924
2022 $11,518 $712,784 $215,935 $503,849
2021 $11,230 $698,674 $211,702 $493,972
2020 $11,105 $698,443 $209,533 $488,910
2019 $10,710 $684,751 $205,425 $479,326
2018 $10,500 $671,327 $201,398 $469,929
2017 $10,094 $658,167 $197,450 $460,717
2016 $9,911 $645,264 $193,579 $451,685
2015 $9,974 $635,573 $190,672 $444,901
2014 $10,070 $623,123 $186,937 $436,186
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Helen Nicholas

    Compass

  • C

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Christine Cheng

    Compass

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41130048

bridgeMLS

APN: 048H-7621-032-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94618 Claremont Hills

6975 Charing Cross Rd, Berkeley, CA

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