NOT LISTED FOR SALE

861 Creston Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,323,000 - $1,679,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,602 Sq Ft
$912/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 19, 2014

Last sale price $1,050,000 $655 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,649/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2014

New home for the holidays? Traditional 40s home on quiet, level street. Perfectly situated to enjoy Bay views, gorgeous sunsets, Tilden Park, yet only minutes to bustle of N. Berkeley. Open LV/DR w/ frpl, hdwds, floor-to-ceiling windows & french doors to back yard; mstr ste has a view too!

Last Listed By

Tracy Davis

Red Oak Realty License #01366511 Listed on: 12/03/2014

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,523

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned 1001

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63312043

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,523

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1947
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.137741
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: 1 block past GP at Marin
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Tile Counters
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Side Yard Access, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Leased
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Zoning: 1001
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6000
  • Parcel Number: 63312043
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4215.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2014
Closed on
Dec 16, 2014
Sold by
Intervivo Spire Mary and Intervivo Mary Spire Revocable
Bought by
Jepson Jill
Seller's Agent
Tracy Davis
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Corey Weinstein
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
32.08%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,461,758

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$411,758
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2013
Sold by
Spire Mary
Bought by
Spire Mary and The Mary Spire Revocable Inter

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
4.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2009
Sold by
Spire Mary
Bought by
Intervivo Spire Mary and Intervivo Mary Spire Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$407,750
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2005
Sold by
Spire Mary
Bought by
Intervivo Spire Mary and Intervivo Mary Spire Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2002
Sold by
Spire Mary J
Bought by
Spire Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,250
Interest Rate
5.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1996
Sold by
Jaffe Joel
Bought by
Spire Mary J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
7.12%

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
Jepson Jill $1,050,000 Chicago Title Company
Spire Mary -- Old Republic Title Company
Spire Mary -- Old Republic Title Company
Intervivo Spire Mary -- Old Republic Title Company
Spire Mary -- Old Republic Title Company
Intervivo Spire Mary -- --
Spire Mary J $290,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Spire Mary $417,000
Previous Owner Spire Mary $407,750
Previous Owner Spire Mary $200,000
Previous Owner Spire Mary $359,650
Previous Owner Spire Mary $264,700
Previous Owner Spire Mary $271,250
Previous Owner Spire Mary J $271,950
Previous Owner Spire Mary J $275,000
Previous Owner Spire Mary J $261,500
Previous Owner Spire Mary J $33,000
Previous Owner Spire Mary J $232,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,050,000 -- --
12/19/2014 12/19/14 Sold $1,050,000 +32.1% $655 / Sq Ft
12/12/2014 12/12/14 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2014 12/03/14 For Sale $795,000 -- $496 / 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
2024 $18,523 $1,243,723 $371,148 $872,575
2023 $18,034 $1,219,340 $363,872 $855,468
2022 $17,682 $1,195,431 $356,737 $838,694
2021 $17,747 $1,171,997 $349,744 $822,253
2020 $16,908 $1,159,985 $346,159 $813,826
2019 $16,360 $1,137,248 $339,374 $797,874
2018 $16,029 $1,109,072 $332,721 $776,351
2017 $15,486 $1,087,327 $326,198 $761,129
2016 $15,061 $1,066,011 $319,803 $746,208
2015 $14,872 $1,050,000 $315,000 $735,000
2014 $6,986 $392,993 $117,898 $275,095
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tracy Davis

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Tracy Davis

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 301-3924

    5 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Tracy Davis
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Lee Goodwin

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 332-2899

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Lee Goodwin
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Corey Weinstein

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 590-4290

    9 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Corey Weinstein
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40681745

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-3120-043-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

861 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 861 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 03 December 2014 and is currently estimated at $1,461,758, approximately $912 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 861 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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