Keith Offord
Ross Valley Real Estate
(628) 336-1358
69 Total Sales
1 in Berkeley Hills
$2,895,000 Price
850 Creston Rd Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,793,000 - $2,226,965
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,414
Sq Ft
$849/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Traditional Architecture
- Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
- Private Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of May 2023Transparent Pricing! Enjoy gorgeous Bay views & sunsets from this home perched atop the Berkeley Hills, with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, plus a home office (or 6th bedroom)! The top floor Master Suite has its own fireplace, new master bathroom and gorgeous Bay views as well. Kitchen and baths have all been updated. Living room with gas fireplace, Dining room with French doors out to a large deck with superb Bay views. Main level has hard wood floors throughout. A lovely garden with many fruit and flowering trees. Almost all new copper piping and new electrical wiring. Sewer Lateral compliant, Foundation Retrofit, Dual pane windows throughout, plus Solar power and backup natural gas generator are included! Large Finished attic for extra storage. Beautifully landscaped and a garage with California cabinets. Close to bus stop just a 10-minute ride to UC Berkeley. Very quiet neighborhood above it all, and a short walk to Tilden Park! With over2,400 square feet, there is good separation of spaces and lots of room for everyone! Motivated Seller!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re License #01497085 Listed on: 02/08/2023
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- 3,900 Sq Ft Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- Berkeley Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 6329676
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 17, 2025
Sold by
Kolkowitz Shimon Jacob and Main Elizabeth Jean
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 8, 2023
Closed on
Apr 25, 2023
Sold by
Fay 2002 James S and Fay Stephanie
Bought by
Kolkowitz Shimon Jacob and Main Elizabeth Jean
Seller's Agent
Tomaj Trenda
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Buyer's Agent
Corey Weinstein
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,995,000
Views
57
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.80%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 2, 2020
Sold by
Fay James S and Fay Stephanie W
Bought by
Fay James S and Fay Stephanie W
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 23, 2018
Sold by
Fay James S and Fay Stephanie W
Bought by
Fay James S and Fay Stephanie W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 3, 2002
Sold by
Fay James S and Fay Stephanie W
Bought by
Fay James S and Fay Stephanie W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,021
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 14, 2002
Sold by
Fay James S and Fay Stephanie W
Bought by
Fay James S and Fay Stephanie W
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Berkeley Hills, CA
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Keith Offord
-
Carrie Chen
Carrie Chen
Zentra Real Estate
(650) 618-8054
12 Total Sales
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Keith Walker
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Sakura Kim Lee
Sakura Kim Lee
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TIFFANY LEFOUR
TIFFANY LEFOUR
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89 Total Sales
1 in Berkeley Hills
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Daniel Winkler
Daniel Winkler
Responds QuicklyWinkler Real Estate Group
(510) 871-8855
141 Total Sales
10 in Berkeley Hills
$495K - $1.6M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| Kolkowitz Shimon Jacob | $1,995,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Fay James S | -- | None Available | |
| Fay James S | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Fay James S | -- | North American Title Co | |
| Fay James S | -- | North American Title Co | |
| Fay James S | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Kolkowitz Shimon Jacob | $1,745,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Fay James S | $80,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fay James S | $250,021 | |
| Previous Owner | Fay James S | $16,000 |
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 | $1,995,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/05/2023 05/05/23 | Sold | $1,995,000 | 0.0% | $826 / Sq Ft |
| 03/22/2023 03/22/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/08/2023 02/08/23 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | -- | $826 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,985 | $2,110,093 | $635,128 | $1,481,965 |
| 2025 | $28,110 | $2,068,597 | $622,679 | $1,452,918 |
| 2024 | $28,110 | $2,027,900 | $610,470 | $1,424,430 |
| 2023 | $4,936 | $106,432 | $56,793 | $49,639 |
| 2022 | $4,766 | $97,346 | $55,680 | $48,666 |
| 2021 | $4,736 | $95,300 | $54,588 | $47,712 |
| 2020 | $4,413 | $101,252 | $54,029 | $47,223 |
| 2019 | $4,141 | $99,266 | $52,969 | $46,297 |
| 2018 | $4,013 | $97,320 | $51,931 | $45,389 |
| 2017 | $3,842 | $95,412 | $50,913 | $44,499 |
| 2016 | $3,614 | $93,541 | $49,914 | $43,627 |
| 2015 | $3,536 | $92,137 | $49,165 | $42,972 |
| 2014 | $3,454 | $90,332 | $48,202 | $42,130 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tomaj Trenda
Seller's Agent in 2023
Tomaj Trenda
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
(415) 505-3536
1 in this area
43 Total Sales
-
Corey Weinstein
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Corey Weinstein
Vanguard Properties
(510) 590-4290
11 in this area
102 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41016728
APN: 063-2967-006-00
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