
971 Santa Barbara Rd Berkeley, CA 94707
Berkeley Hills NeighborhoodEstimated payment $11,085/month
About This Home
Grand Craftsman home built by historic builder Charles Clinton Gifford for himself and family in the North Berkeley Hills. Beautiful 1925 architectural details throughout. Magnificent SF Bay views! The current owner bought the house in 1965 and is the second owner. Large 5+ bedrooms and 3 full baths. 1 bed and bath on the main level. 2454 SF plus bonus 234 SF California sleeping porch. Meticulously maintained and recently updated. Lots of parking, detached garage, charming private backyard. Perched just above Spruce St. transportation options. Come home to Berkeley!
Listing Agent
Marc Guay
Coldwell Banker Realty License #00979693 Listed on: 06/25/2025
Map
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$6,827
Year Built
1925
Lot Details
0
Parking
1
Listing Details
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Co List Office Mls Id: OBBCOL 01
- Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
- Directions: Spruce/Santa Babara
- Special Features: VirtualTour
- Year Built: 1925
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
- Fireplaces: 1
- Total Bedrooms: 8
- Stories: 2
Exterior Features
- Construction Type: Stucco
- Property Condition: Existing
- Roof: Shingle
Garage/Parking
- Covered Parking Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Utilities
- Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Other
- Cooling: None
- Heating Yn: Yes
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Electricity On Property: Yes
- Water Source: Sump Pump
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Name: Bridge AOR
Lot Info
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $6,827 | $122,560 | $79,803 | $49,757 |
2023 | $6,582 | $127,019 | $78,238 | $48,781 |
2022 | $6,299 | $117,529 | $76,704 | $47,825 |
2021 | $6,247 | $115,087 | $75,200 | $46,887 |
2020 | $5,672 | $120,836 | $74,430 | $46,406 |
2019 | $5,180 | $118,466 | $72,970 | $45,496 |
2018 | $5,019 | $116,144 | $71,540 | $44,604 |
2017 | $4,816 | $113,867 | $70,137 | $43,730 |
2016 | $4,464 | $111,635 | $68,762 | $42,873 |
2015 | $4,367 | $109,958 | $67,729 | $42,229 |
2014 | $4,252 | $107,803 | $66,402 | $41,401 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/25/2025 06/25/25 | For Sale | $1,895,000 | -- | $772 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
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Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41102645

APN: 063-2973-038-00