203 Hillcrest Road

Berkeley, CA 94705

$3,495,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,827 Sq. Ft.
$913 / Sq. Ft.
3,827
Sq. Ft.
$913
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Commanding and elegant, this grand Craftsman in the coveted Claremont neighborhood is set on a quarter acre, and offers a blend of modern updates and architectural charm. The expansive formal living and dining rooms, with box beam ceilings and built-ins, flow into a spacious chef-inspired kitchen that levels out to a large, private oasis — complete with a gas fire pit and serene hill views — perfect for large family gatherings and lavish entertaining. Designed with a traditional floor plan, the home...Commanding and elegant, this grand Craftsman in the coveted Claremont neighborhood is set on a quarter acre, and offers a blend of modern updates and architectural charm. The expansive formal living and dining rooms, with box beam ceilings and built-ins, flow into a spacious chef-inspired kitchen that levels out to a large, private oasis — complete with a gas fire pit and serene hill views — perfect for large family gatherings and lavish entertaining. Designed with a traditional floor plan, the home has been elevated to appeal to today's buyers with refined finishes, designer colors, and upgraded features that resulted in a sophisticated, polished look. This is your chance to own a rare Claremont treasure! This is home.

Listing Agent

  1. Rosie Nysaether

    Rosie Nysaether

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01259396

Property Details for 203 Hillcrest Road

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CLAREMONT
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage
View
Bay, Hills
LISTING UPDATED: 03/05/2025 02:00 AM

Property Details for 203 Hillcrest Road

StatusSold
MLS #41084360
Days on Compass11
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,064 SF
CountyAlameda County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

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Building Information for 203 Hillcrest Road

Stories2Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,064 SF

Property Information for 203 Hillcrest Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • FIREPLACES: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Stone (Marble, Slate etc., Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Radiant Heat
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Radiant Heat
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Transfer Fees: Paid by Seller
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Window Coverings
  • Builder/Architect: Craftsman
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Complex Name: HILLER HIGHLAN
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Composition Shingles, Stucco
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Level - Upper: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 12064
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12064.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3827
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Acres: 0.28
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Roanoke to Hillcrest
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 64-4251-7-3
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 203 Hillcrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 203 Hillcrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$453,961Additions$1,106,404Total$1,560,365
Tax Record2024$25,613 ($2,134 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Total Finished SqFt3,999 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,999 SqFtStories3Lot Size12,064 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910CountyALAMEDAAPN64-4251-7-3

Schools near 203 Hillcrest Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Emerson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John Muir Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Willard Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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