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  • $1,495,000

    1051 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

    4beds
    2,032sqft
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    $10,263/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1937
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $736/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Flat usable yardCork flooringFilled with natural light
    Discover a rare Berkeley Hills property offering the best of all worlds: beautiful Bay and Golden Gate Bridge views, a flat, usable yard, and a fully permitted detached Mid-Century Modern ADU. Thoughtfully remodeled and meticulously maintained, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom property combines modern comfort, timeless character, and exceptional versatility in one of Berkeley's most desirable neighborhoods. The beautifully updated main residence is filled with natural light and offers inviting living spaces with effortless indoor-outdoor flow. At the heart of the home is a chef's kitchen featuring a Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and beautiful teak cabinetry. Fully remodeled and move-in ready, the home reflects years of thoughtful care and attention to detail. Equally impressive is the rare combination of beautiful views and a flat, functional yard, a particularly desirable find in the Berkeley Hills. Whether entertaining, gardening, playing, or simply relaxing outdoors, this property offers the outdoor lifestyle so many hillside homes lack. Adding exceptional flexibility is the fully permitted, detached Mid-Century Modern cottage/ADU, complete with a separate meter, cork flooring, updated kitchen, bathroom, and in-unit laundry. Ideal for a home office, guest accommodations, multigenerational living, or potential rental income. Additional highlights include an impressive BESO score of 10 and a convenient location near Tilden Regional Park, Solano Avenue, Marin Avenue, and the vibrant shops, cafés, and restaurants of North Berkeley, with easy access to hiking trails and outdoor recreation. A truly special opportunity to enjoy three highly sought-after features in one Berkeley Hills property: iconic Bay and Golden Gate Bridge views, a rare flat yard, and a fully permitted detached ADU. HOME ENERGY SCORE OF #10
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    Raquel Parikh DRE #02139788 510-926-5089,

    SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC,

    Devang Parikh DRE #01815439 415-812-3777,

    SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41150830MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Family Room
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
      Features
      • Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Other
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,032
      • Total interior livable area: 2,032 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Attached, Converted Garage, Off Street
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: Two Story
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Other, Entry Gate, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard,Full
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Canyon
      Lot
      • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
      • Features: Corner Lot, Premium Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 63313073
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Other equipment: Other

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary,Mid Century Modern
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stucco, Wood Siding
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Existing
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1937

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Berkeley

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $736/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,648,627
      • Date on market: 10/9/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/9/2026Listed for sale$1,495,000+9.9%$736/sqft
        Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41150830 Report a problem
        9/25/2018Sold$1,360,000+37.5%$669/sqft
        Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40834484 Report a problem
        8/29/2018Pending sale$989,000$487/sqft
        Source: ABIO PROPERTIES #40834484 Report a problem
        8/15/2018Listed for sale$989,000+31.9%$487/sqft
        Source: ABIO PROPERTIES #40834484 Report a problem
        11/7/2003Sold$750,000+163.2%$369/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/24/1995Sold$285,000$140/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $1,648,627 +2%
        2025$25,224 +8.7%$1,616,302 +2%
        2024$23,200 +2.1%$1,584,614 +2%
        2023$22,733 +2.7%$1,553,547 +3.2%
        2022$22,145 +0.8%$1,505,590 +5.5%
        2021$21,978 +11%$1,426,961 +2.9%
        2020$19,803 +3.5%$1,387,200 +2%
        2019$19,125 +41.9%$1,360,000 +45.1%
        2018$13,481 $937,140 +2%
        2017$13,481 +3.3%$918,764 +2%
        2016$13,051 +1.4%$900,750 +1.5%
        2015$12,876 +1.1%$887,220 +2%
        2014$12,737 $869,841 +0.5%
        2013-- $865,911 +11.7%
        2012-- $775,000 -3.2%
        2011-- $801,000
        2010-- $801,000 -1.1%
        2009-- $810,000 -0.2%
        2008-- $811,814 +2%
        2007-- $795,900 +2%
        2006-- $780,300 +2%
        2005-- $765,000 +2%
        2004-- $750,000 +114.1%
        2003-- $350,252 +2%
        2002-- $343,382 +2%
        2001$5,606 $336,650
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        33 / 100
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