NOT LISTED FOR SALE

956 Creston Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,551,000 - $1,665,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,942 Sq Ft
$823/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 19, 2017

Last sale price $1,120,101 $577 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,514/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Spa
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of April 2017

Beautiful redwood interior and spectacular Bay views in ultra private setting! Gardens with herbs, fruit trees & spring blossoms. Lower level has full bath and sep. entry & was used as master bedroom.

Last Listed By

Bebe McRae

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #00875159 Listed on: 03/10/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,833

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,825 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Spa

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6329687

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,833

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Grizzly>Marin>Creston
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Storage, Utility Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Other, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Secluded
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: Other
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6825
  • Parcel Number: 6329687
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2017
Closed on
Apr 5, 2017
Sold by
Wachenheim Scott L and Wachenheim Elizabeth M
Bought by
Finney Steven and Lim Irene
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Cathie Kosel
THE KOSEL COMPANY
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,120,101
Premium/Discount to List
$125,101
12.57%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$1,598,280

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$478,179
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$572,892
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,048,715

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2006
Sold by
Simons Yost Donald L and Simons Yost Cathryn
Bought by
Wachenheim Scott L and Wachenheim Elizabeth M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2003
Sold by
Simons Yost Donald L and Simons Yost Cathryn
Bought by
Simons Yost Donald L and Simons Yost Cathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2001
Sold by
Simons Yost Donald L and Simons Yost Cathryn
Bought by
Simons Yost Donald L and Simons Yost Cathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
7.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2000
Sold by
Yost Donald and Yost Cathryn
Bought by
Simons Yost Donald L and Simons Yost Cathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
8.34%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1995
Sold by
Yost Cathryn
Bought by
Yost Donald

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
Finney Steven $1,120,500 Old Republic Title Company
Wachenheim Scott L $1,015,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Simons Yost Donald L -- Chicago Title Company
Simons Yost Donald L -- Chicago Title Co
Simons Yost Donald L -- Chicago Title Co
Simons Yost Donald L -- --
Yost Donald -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Finney Steven $700,000
Previous Owner Yost Donald L $100,000
Previous Owner Simons Yost Donald L $455,000
Previous Owner Simons Yost Donald L $455,000
Previous Owner Yost Donald $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,120,101 -- --
04/19/2017 04/19/17 Sold $1,120,101 +12.6% $577 / Sq Ft
03/24/2017 03/24/17 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2017 03/10/17 For Sale $995,000 -- $512 / 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 $19,833 $1,274,460 $382,338 $892,122
2023 $19,382 $1,249,471 $374,841 $874,630
2022 $19,219 $1,224,974 $367,492 $857,482
2021 $19,282 $1,200,960 $360,288 $840,672
2020 $18,373 $1,188,650 $356,595 $832,055
2019 $17,769 $1,165,351 $349,605 $815,746
2018 $17,479 $1,142,501 $342,750 $799,751
2017 $15,031 $1,041,593 $419,503 $622,090
2016 $14,586 $1,021,177 $411,280 $609,897
2015 $14,393 $1,005,844 $405,105 $600,739
2014 $14,253 $986,147 $397,172 $588,975
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bebe McRae

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Bebe McRae

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 928-3912

    39 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Bebe McRae
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Cathie Kosel

    THE KOSEL COMPANY

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40773016

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2968-007-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

956 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 956 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 10 March 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,598,280, approximately $823 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 956 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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