NOT LISTED FOR SALE

889 Creston Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,433,000 - $1,701,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,846 Sq Ft
$843/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 23, 2020

Last sale price $2,155,000 $1,167 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,578/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Guest House
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Spa
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2020

Nestled in this stunning & private setting, 889 Creston greets you with its magnificent grounds; Large flat yard space w/multiple seating areas, lush landscaping, bountiful urban garden & secluded hot tub. The no expense spared renovation resonates in the 2 bed, 1.5 bath main home & detached 3rd bedroom/studio w/.5 bath. Exposed wood beams high above emphasize the rooms immense dimensions, & gorgeous maple floors continue along with the phenomenal composition of the home. When it is time to whip up something delicious, head to the kitchen, grab some freshly picked vegetables out of the fridge, heat up the Viking range or Bosch speed oven, & set some cutting boards out on the natural honed marble countertops. Relax at the end of the day with a soak in the hot tub, or playing with your kids & pets in the large yard space, or just enjoying the Bay & SF Views all from your own private sanctuary.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Cassel

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01475854 Listed on: 09/30/2020

Kw Advisors East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Margulius

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #01272136

Bhg Re Reliance Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,361

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 10,829 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Storage

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63312045

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,361

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.248576
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Marin Av. to Creston
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Storage, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Full, Wood
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, San Francisco, Bridges, City, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Space Per Unit - 2, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Other
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10829
  • Parcel Number: 63312045
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2016
Sold by
Sturgeon Arthur J and The Sturgeon Family Trust
Bought by
Sheldon Zoe Jewett
Current Estimated Value
$1,555,333

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2016
Sold by
Kling Matthew Moore
Bought by
Sheldon Zoe Jewett

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1994
Sold by
Sturgeon Arthur J
Bought by
Sturgeon Arthur J and The Sturgeon Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1994
Sold by
Sturgeon Arthur J
Bought by
Sturgeon Arthur J
Source: Public Records

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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
Sheldon Zoe Jewett $1,540,000 Chicago Title Company
Sheldon Zoe Jewett -- Chicago Title Company
Sturgeon Arthur J -- --
Sturgeon Arthur J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sheldon Zo Jewett $370,000
Closed Sheldon Zoe Jewett $79,000
Closed Sheldon Zoe Jewett $51,000
Previous Owner Blau Leonard $417,000
Previous Owner Blau Leonard $149,000
Previous Owner Sturgeon Arthur J $250,000
Previous Owner Blau Leonard $322,700
Previous Owner Blau Leonard $150,000
Previous Owner Blau Leonard $300,700
Previous Owner Blau Leonard $30,000
Previous Owner Blau Leonard $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,155,000 -- --
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Sold $2,155,000 +35.5% $1,167 / Sq Ft
10/14/2020 10/14/20 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2020 09/30/20 For Sale $1,590,000 -- $861 / 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
2024 $24,361 $1,685,295 $507,678 $1,184,617
2023 $23,839 $1,659,125 $497,727 $1,161,398
2022 $23,643 $1,619,594 $487,968 $1,138,626
2021 $24,424 $1,587,700 $478,400 $1,116,300
2020 $18,631 $1,244,050 $378,847 $865,203
2019 $18,052 $1,219,662 $371,420 $848,242
2018 $17,751 $1,195,756 $364,140 $831,616
2017 $17,082 $1,162,800 $357,000 $805,800
2016 $8,098 $480,910 $137,832 $343,078
2015 $7,880 $473,688 $135,762 $337,926
2014 $7,797 $464,410 $133,103 $331,307
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anthony Cassel

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Anthony Cassel

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (415) 310-0066

    4 in this area

    116 Total Sales

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  • Laura Margulius

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Laura Margulius

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

    (510) 301-7380

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Laura Margulius
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40922762

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 063-3120-045-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

889 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 889 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 30 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,555,333, approximately $842 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 889 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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