Seller's Agent in 2021
Laura Arechiga
(510) 486-1495
8 in this area
86 Total Sales
741 Santa Barbara Rd Berkeley, CA 94707
Berkeley Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,421,000 - $3,036,128
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,048
Sq Ft
$858/Sq Ft
Est. Value
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 2021Sited 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!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 15, 2021
Closed on
Apr 30, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$296,282
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.37%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,318,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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 | $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
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Laura Arechiga
-
Cynthia Speers
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Cynthia Speers
Compass
(510) 517-6936
2 in this area
44 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40945676
APN: 061-2582-021-00
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