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$1,300,000
● House - Off Market

640 CRESTON RD

Berkeley, CA 94708
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
2,661 Ft²
$2,227,939
RealtyHop Estimate
59.71%
Since May 1, 2015
CA-San Francisco
Primary Model

About This Property

Wonderful Bay views, versatile floor plan, peaceful neighborhood close to Tilden & great condition! Formal dining, family room, 5 bedrms/3 baths, PLUS legal in-law on lower level! Fenced gardens, 2 car garage w/interior access.
Unit Size
2,661 Ft²
Days on Market
62 days
Land Size
0.10 acres
Price per sqft
$524
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1938

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Last updated: 4 months ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40685602)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 15, 2025 Sold
Sold
Mar 7, 2025 Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc. $1,798,000
Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc.
Tucked away in the quiet, peaceful North Berkeley Hills, this impeccably maintained 6-BR, 3-BA home offers a versatile floor plan and panoramic SF and Bay views. Designed for both comfort and convenience, the home is level-in to 2 bedrooms and a full bath for effortless living. The spacious and updated kitchen opens to dining and sun-filled living room with a cozy fireplace. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms including the Primary with spectacular views enjoy an updated bathroom and generous closet space. On the lower level, the legal in-law suite on has its own kitchen, bath, and private entrance—perfect for rental income or extended family. A sizable laundry room, plenty of storage and a two-car garage with interior access add to the home’s functionality. Outside, the sunny deck and garden create a private oasis – a lush retreat with plenty of space for planting, relaxing, and enjoying the natural surroundings. Move-in ready and filled with charm and light, this Berkeley Hills gem is the perfect place to call home. Located just moments from Tilden Park, it provides easy access to hiking, biking, and outdoor adventures while enjoying the serenity of the hills plus easy access for quick commutes across the Bay Area.
Apr 2, 2015 Sold
Sold
Jan 30, 2015 Listed by THE GRUBB CO. INC. $1,395,000
Listed by THE GRUBB CO. INC.

Property Highlights

Garage
Fireplace
With View

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1938
  • Effective Year Built: 1938
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 16
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 150
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,770
  • Total Building Area: 2,661
  • Gross Building Area: 2,661
  • Building Area: 2,661
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,661
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: NORTH CRAGMONT
  • Land Acres: 0000000110
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1200
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00005 BLK: AR: 0063 PAGE: 2965

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 421100

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2-B1
  • Parcel: 63-2965-5
  • Block: 30
  • Lot: 36
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.9012
  • Longitude: -122.266

    Address

  • Full Address: 640 Creston Rd
  • Address - House Number: 640
  • Address - Street Name: Creston
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C099
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1218
  • Zip Code: 94708

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $2,287,736
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2056
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 2,269,660
  • High Value: 2,736,382
  • Low Value: 1,802,938

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,465,250
  • Assessed Land Value: $441,675
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,030,575

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Mar 24, 2015
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 02, 2015
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2015086758

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 640 Creston Road built and last sold?
The property at 640 Creston Road was built in 1938 and last sold on Mar 24, 2015 for $1,300,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 640 Creston Road is $1,815,980.
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