Off Market May 2025 for $2.3M

$2,577,266

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $14,190/mo

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2,297

sq ft

254 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

Tucked away on a charming cul-de-sac, 254 Hillcrest is a captivating 1913 Tudor blending original details w/ modern updates. Step into a generous entryway w/ coat closet, arched doorways + rich wood molding. The sunken living room is bathed in light thanks to plentiful windows, w/ built-in shelves, a cozy fireplace + mantle. The formal DR features built-ins, a new chandelier, + space to entertain. The adjacent kitchen is a dream: stone counters, marble backsplash, high-end appliances, built-in desk, + charming breakfast nook under a large window. French doors open to the front garden + patio for easy al fresco dining. Upstairs, a spacious bedroom offers sweeping views of Downtown Oakland. A full bath completes the level. Down a graceful, window-lined staircase lie 2 more bedrooms—one w/ walk-in closet, antique-style fireplace, + built-ins. In addition, a versatile bonus room w/ laundry nook, ideal as a family/playroom, enjoying access to patios + yard. A stylish full bath features double vanity, closet + large shower. Finally, a bonus rm makes an ideal office. Outside, enjoy terraced patios for dining + lounging, a flat lawn, mature landscaping + a beautifully finished detach garage-perfect for a home gym/studio. Close to College Ave, Claremont, Rockridge BART, Freeway, + trails!

Single-familyProperty Type

1913Year Built

4,864 sq ftLot Size

$1,122Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jenny Wang •DRE #01241501 • Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Bought with Tracy Zhou •DRE #01896893 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41096138

Redfin Estimate

$2,577,266

$227K since sold in May 2025$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 10.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.33M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,950,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,297 sq ft
5690 Ocean View Dr, Oakland, CA 94618
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$3,500,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$2,008,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,073 sq ft
5887 Chabot Ct, Oakland, CA 94618
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$2,050,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,215 sq ft
5656 Buena Vista Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$2,125,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,832 sq ft
2451 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

121.5%

+2.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$62K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 254 Hillcrest Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41096138

May 5, 2025

Sold

$2,350,000

$1,023/sq ft

May 5, 2025

Listed

$2,350,000

$1,023/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40690095

Apr 20, 2015

Sold

$1,376,000

$599/sq ft

Mar 25, 2015

Pending

—

Mar 11, 2015

Listed

$1,195,000

$520/sq ft

+25

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40509566

Apr 21, 2011

Sold

$975,000

$424/sq ft

Mar 14, 2011

Pending

—

Feb 16, 2011

Listed

$995,000

$433/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40274450

Jun 29, 2007

Sold

$1,210,000

$527/sq ft

Jun 15, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jun 13, 2007

Listed

$1,195,000

$520/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40213774

Jan 3, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Oct 3, 2006

Listed

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23013323

Jun 23, 2003

Sold

$750,000

$327/sq ft

May 24, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Apr 23, 2003

Listed

$775,000

$337/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,764 (+8.8%)

$496,107 + $1,157,583

$1,653,690

2024

$23,685 (+2.0%)

$496,107 + $1,157,583

$1,653,690

2023

$23,213 (+1.7%)

$486,381 + $1,134,890

$1,621,271

2022

$22,834 (−0.4%)

$467,496 + $1,090,824

$1,558,320

2021

$22,916 (+5.3%)

$467,496 + $1,090,824

$1,558,320

2020

$21,755 (+3.7%)

$458,331 + $1,069,440

$1,527,771

2019

$20,980 (+1.6%)

$453,634 + $1,058,479

$1,512,113

2018

$20,652 (+3.4%)

$444,742 + $1,037,732

$1,482,474

2017

$19,964 (+3.0%)

$427,475 + $997,441

$1,424,916

2016

$19,388 (+28.3%)

$427,475 + $997,441

$1,424,916

2015

$15,112 (+0.7%)

$419,095 + $977,888

$1,396,983

2014

$15,007 (−1.1%)

$305,697 + $713,294

$1,018,991

2013

$15,172 (+3.8%)

$305,697 + $713,294

$1,018,991

2012

$14,616 (+0.2%)

$304,317 + $710,073

$1,014,390

2011

$14,584 (+0.4%)

$298,350 + $696,150

$994,500

2010

$14,531 (−0.9%)

$300,000 + $700,000

$1,000,000

2009

$14,670 (−13.8%)

$300,000 + $700,000

$1,000,000

2008

$17,023

$300,000 + $700,000

$1,000,000

Tax history for 254 Hillcrest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,764 (+8.8%)

$496,107 + $1,157,583

$1,653,690

2024

$23,685 (+2.0%)

$496,107 + $1,157,583

$1,653,690

2023

$23,213 (+1.7%)

$486,381 + $1,134,890

$1,621,271

2022

$22,834 (−0.4%)

$467,496 + $1,090,824

$1,558,320

2021

$22,916 (+5.3%)

$467,496 + $1,090,824

$1,558,320

2020

$21,755 (+3.7%)

$458,331 + $1,069,440

$1,527,771

2019

$20,980 (+1.6%)

$453,634 + $1,058,479

$1,512,113

2018

$20,652 (+3.4%)

$444,742 + $1,037,732

$1,482,474

2017

$19,964 (+3.0%)

$427,475 + $997,441

$1,424,916

2016

$19,388 (+28.3%)

$427,475 + $997,441

$1,424,916

2015

$15,112 (+0.7%)

$419,095 + $977,888

$1,396,983

2014

$15,007 (−1.1%)

$305,697 + $713,294

$1,018,991

2013

$15,172 (+3.8%)

$305,697 + $713,294

$1,018,991

2012

$14,616 (+0.2%)

$304,317 + $710,073

$1,014,390

2011

$14,584 (+0.4%)

$298,350 + $696,150

$994,500

2010

$14,531 (−0.9%)

$300,000 + $700,000

$1,000,000

2009

$14,670 (−13.8%)

$300,000 + $700,000

$1,000,000

2008

$17,023

$300,000 + $700,000

$1,000,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,864 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1927

Sq. Ft.

2,207

Year built

1913

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

064 425200100

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.

R-1H

Single Family Residential District - Hillside Overlay Zone

The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.; The purpose of the Hillside (H) overlay zone is to: implement General Plan policies for hillside development; protect the safety and health of residents where steep topography, unusual street conditions and proximity to the wildland-urban interface create severe risk from wildfire; protect the character of Berkeley's hillside areas and their immediate environs; give reasonable protection to views yet allow appropriate development of all property; and allow modifications in standard setback and height requirements when justified because of steep topography, irregular lot pattern, unusual street conditions, or other special aspects of the hillside areas.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Bidet, Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Sinks
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Study, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,297

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Front, Storage Area
Fencing: Back Yard
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 2297
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1913

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4864
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Utilities

Green Features Information
Green Energy Generation: Solar, Solar Power Battery Bkup

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,207
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,864 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 1927
County: Alameda County
APN: 064 425200100

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026

Around this home

Schools

John Muir Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Willard Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 84° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Berkeley, CA • 94705

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$2.45M – $2.96M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
217 Hillcrest Road, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2468 Sq. Ft.	$1,855,063
220 Hillcrest Road, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2448 Sq. Ft.	$2,534,549

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233 Hillcrest Road, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1577 Sq. Ft.	$1,756,488
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