NOT LISTED FOR SALE

780 Creston Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,326,000 - $1,648,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,872 Sq Ft
$814/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 25, 2020

Last sale price $1,241,237 $663 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,749/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2020

Gorgeous contemporary in the amazing Berkeley Hills with lovely day views of the Bay and sparkling City Lights at night. A beautiful home in a vintage, charming neighborhood. There is so much to enjoy: Floor to ceiling windows burst sunshine throughout the whole house. Gleaming hardwood floors with a dramatic staircase. A totally remodeled upscale kitchen and Dining area have access to a most enjoyable patio / yard landscaped to perfection for easy maintenance and relaxing outdoors. Formal, yet inviting Living Room with cozy fireplace, cathedral ceilings and recessed lighting. Two bedroom suites —the upstairs Master Bedroom has a very spacious, separate "family" Room or office, ideal for a two family living arrangement. The two downstairs bedrooms have views to the beautiful front and back landscaping. A majestic tree and a unique professional landscaping with decorative water works welcome you to this remarkable home. Minutes to the famous Tilden Regional Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Francisco Cabrita

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re License #00603902 Listed on: 01/21/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Sunmeet Anand

WDB Realty and Finance License #01873071

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,427

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 3,200

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 3,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoned Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63296532

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,427

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: E.Marin, L.Grizz P., R Sunset
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3200
  • Parcel Number: 63296532

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2020
Closed on
Feb 19, 2020
Sold by
Bolivar Jacques Ariel and Bolivar Lisa Frederiksen
Bought by
Sharma Saurabh and Gupta Priyanka
Seller's Agent
Francisco Cabrita
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Buyer's Agent
Sunmeet Anand
WDB Realty and Finance
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,241,237
Premium/Discount to List
$246,237
24.75%
Current Estimated Value
$1,523,947

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$282,710
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$1,116,989
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2019
Sold by
Frederiksen Joy Valerie and Joy Valerie Frederiksen 2000 T
Bought by
Bolivar Jacques Ariel and Bolivar Lisa Frederiksen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2011
Sold by
Frederiksen Bolivar Jacques Ariel and Frederiksen Bolivar Lisa
Bought by
Frederiksen Bolivar Jacques Ariel and Frederiksen Bolivar Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2004
Sold by
Bolivar Lisa Frederiksen
Bought by
Bolivar Jacques Ariel and Bolivar Lisa Frederiksen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2003
Sold by
Bolivar Jacques A
Bought by
Bolivar Lisa F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,500
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 1999
Sold by
Lin Hanhuei and Lin Shu Y
Bought by
Arora Ashish C and Vashist Mridu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
7.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1997
Sold by
Hinchman Max F
Bought by
Lin Han Huei and Lin Shu Yuan Chang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$233,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
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
Sharma Saurabh $1,241,500 Old Republic Title Company
Bolivar Jacques Ariel -- None Available
Frederiksen Bolivar Jacques Ariel -- Old Republic Title Company
Frederiksen Bolivar Jacques Ariel -- Old Republic Title Company
Bolivar Jacques Ariel -- --
Bolivar Lisa F -- Placer Title Company
Bolivar Lisa F $675,000 Placer Title Company
Arora Ashish C $450,000 Placer Title Company
Lin Han Huei $382,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sharma Saurabh $1,116,989
Previous Owner Frederiksen Bolivar Jacques Ariel $385,000
Previous Owner Bolivar Lisa F $322,500
Previous Owner Arora Ashish C $360,000
Previous Owner Lin Han Huei $233,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,241,237 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,241,237 -- --
02/25/2020 02/25/20 Sold $1,241,237 +24.7% $663 / Sq Ft
01/31/2020 01/31/20 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2020 01/21/20 For Sale $995,000 -- $532 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $20,427 $1,350,413 $407,224 $950,189
2024 $20,427 $1,323,801 $399,240 $931,561
2023 $19,983 $1,304,711 $391,413 $913,298
2022 $18,707 $1,272,130 $383,739 $895,391
2021 $18,783 $1,247,058 $376,217 $877,841
2020 $13,410 $877,500 $263,250 $614,250
2019 $12,867 $860,293 $258,088 $602,205
2018 $12,641 $843,425 $253,027 $590,398
2017 $12,210 $826,887 $248,066 $578,821
2016 $11,811 $810,674 $243,202 $567,472
2015 $11,652 $798,497 $239,549 $558,948
2014 $11,567 $782,857 $234,857 $548,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • F

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Francisco Cabrita

    Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

    (925) 368-3333

    8 Total Sales

    Francisco Cabrita
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Sunmeet Anand

    WDB Realty and Finance

    (510) 676-8683

    4 Total Sales

    Sunmeet Anand
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40892928

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 063-2965-032-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

780 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 780 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 21 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,523,947, approximately $814 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 780 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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