NOT LISTED FOR SALE

741 Santa Barbara Rd Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,552,000 - $2,683,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,048 Sq Ft
$856/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 04, 2021

Last sale price $2,318,000 $760 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,192/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of May 2021

Sited on an expansive lot and designed by noted architect Roland I. Stringham resides one of Berkeleys treasured homes. This home is nestled in a historic neighborhood surrounded by extraordinary gardens that showcase its preserved architectural details. All the living spaces are generous in scale, flooded with natural light with windows framing the Golden Gate and San Francisco. Every room on the main floor opens to outside, French doors with sweeping views of the flourishing garden. Three bedrooms, four fireplaces, a formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, a sunroom/sleeping porch, library/study, office and detached studio all under the canopy of a majestic oak. Unparalleled convenience to UC Berkeley, Solano Ave, North Berkeley & Kensington’s shops & dining. Truly an enchanting home in a magical setting!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Arechiga

License #01388149 Listed on: 04/15/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Speers

Compass License #01866443

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,645

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 8,509 Sq Ft Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Stringham
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61258221

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,645

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Marin to Santa Barbara
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Partial
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room, Other, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Office, Study, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Stringham
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Up, Private Entrance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Leased, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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: 8509
  • Parcel Number: 61258221
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2021
Closed on
Apr 30, 2021
Sold by
Bergman Lowell A and Tiller Sharon
Bought by
Milder Camile and Milder Tai
Seller's Agent
Laura Arechiga
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Speers
Compass
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,318,000
Premium/Discount to List
$423,000
22.32%
Current Estimated Value
$2,610,052

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$292,052
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2004
Sold by
Bergman Lowell A and Tiller Sharon
Bought by
Bergman Lowell A and Tiller Sharon
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
Milder Camile $2,318,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bergman Lowell A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Milder Family Trust $800,000
Previous Owner Bergman Lowell A $292,000
Previous Owner Bergman Lowell A $200,000
Previous Owner Bergman Lowell A $158,000
Previous Owner Bergman Lowell A $211,000
Previous Owner Bergman Lowell A $220,000
Previous Owner Bergman Lowell $80,000
Previous Owner Bergman Lowell A $227,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,318,000 -- --
05/04/2021 05/04/21 Sold $2,318,000 +22.3% $760 / Sq Ft
04/27/2021 04/27/21 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $622 / 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 $35,645 $2,509,048 $752,714 $1,756,334
2024 $35,645 $2,459,861 $737,958 $1,721,903
2023 $34,889 $2,411,647 $723,494 $1,688,153
2022 $34,287 $2,364,360 $709,308 $1,655,052
2021 $16,547 $884,470 $267,441 $624,029
2020 $16,047 $882,331 $264,699 $617,632
2019 $15,311 $865,035 $259,510 $605,525
2018 $15,000 $848,075 $254,422 $593,653
2017 $14,479 $831,448 $249,434 $582,014
2016 $13,919 $815,147 $244,544 $570,603
2015 $13,704 $802,905 $240,871 $562,034
2014 $13,501 $787,182 $236,154 $551,028
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laura Arechiga

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Laura Arechiga

    (510) 486-1495

    8 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Laura Arechiga
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  • Cynthia Speers

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Cynthia Speers

    Compass

    (510) 517-6936

    3 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Cynthia Speers
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40945676

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2582-021-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

741 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 741 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 15 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,610,052, approximately $856 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 741 Santa Barbara 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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