715 Creston Road

Berkeley, CA 94708

$4,275,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
6
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
5,400 Sq. Ft.
$792 / Sq. Ft.
5,400
Sq. Ft.
$792
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Surrounded by verdant lawns, mature landscapes, and a garden in bloom, 715 Creston Road is a stunning, Tudor-style Berkeley Hills residence, located in the East Bay’s enviable Southampton neighborhood. Constructed in 1943 from locally sourced, old growth redwood, this expansive seven bedroom, six and a half bath home exemplifies Berkeley’s historic architectural diversity in a modern, Coastal California context. The more than 1/3 acre lot is architecturally landscaped and provides beautiful and discrete...Surrounded by verdant lawns, mature landscapes, and a garden in bloom, 715 Creston Road is a stunning, Tudor-style Berkeley Hills residence, located in the East Bay’s enviable Southampton neighborhood. Constructed in 1943 from locally sourced, old growth redwood, this expansive seven bedroom, six and a half bath home exemplifies Berkeley’s historic architectural diversity in a modern, Coastal California context. The more than 1/3 acre lot is architecturally landscaped and provides beautiful and discrete spaces for outdoor dining, play, or contemplation. The patio features a built in barbeque. An enormous, detached 3-car garage, accessed via a long driveway, imbues this home with a sublime, urban-manor feel. A highly coveted membership to the exclusive Woodmont Neighborhood Swim Club is included with your purchase of this magnificent home.

Listing Agent

  1. Andrea Gordon

    Andrea Gordon

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01233563

    andrea.gordon@compass.com

    P: (510)-421-6818

Property Details for 715 Creston Road

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CRAGMONT
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Tudor
Garage Spaces
3
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Garage Parking, Off Street Parking, Other
LISTING UPDATED: 06/23/2021 12:25 PM

Property Details for 715 Creston Road

StatusSold
MLS #40950928
Days on Compass1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1943
Lot Size0.44 AC / 18,993 SF
CountyAlameda County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building Information for 715 Creston Road

Stories-Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 18,993 SF

Property Information for 715 Creston Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Full, Laundry Room, Basement - Finished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Storage
  • Kitchen Features: Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Other, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 7
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 6.0
  • Room Additional: Attic, Basement Finished, Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Game Room, Home Theater, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Storage, Study
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Other, Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Other
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Complex Name: LIVE OAKS
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Full Basement
  • Level - Lower: Laundry Facility, Other, Primary Bedrm Suites - 2
  • Level - Upper: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms, Other, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 18993
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18993.0
  • Model: Tudor
  • Roof: Cement, Rolled Composition, Shingle
  • Sq Ft Apx: 5400
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 2 Baths, 2 Bedrooms, Main Entry, No Steps to Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Back Yard Fence, Entry Gate, Fenced Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Perimeter Fencing, Roof Deck, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Acres: 0.44
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak to Creston
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-3110-39-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 715 Creston 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 715 Creston Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,360,989Additions$3,175,641Total$4,536,630
Tax Record2024$63,513 ($5,293 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Total Finished SqFt4,396 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,396 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,993 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943Year Renovated1950CountyALAMEDAAPN63-3110-39-4

Schools near 715 Creston 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 - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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