For those looking to buy in the Berkely Hills Estate, look no further! This artistically renovated gem comes w/ 180-degree unobstructed views of the iconic Golden Gate bridge, dazzling elongated Bay Bridge & postcard ready city view of SF. Blocks from Marin Circle, minutes from downtown restaurants, boutiques & UC Berkeley. This home was tastefully renovated w/ intricate details to the corners. The open kitchen comes in white Carrara picket marble backsplash w/ floating shelves, which provides a seamless way to cook when entertaining guests. Looking into the grand master bedroom, you will be welcomed w/ bay windows & Onyx tiling master bath w/ a freestanding tub. Fully revamped basement comes w/ home office & independent gateway to the outside world providing an indoor/outdoor lifestyle in your resort like backyard. The patio dining space, beautifully manicured lawn & large paver patio is perfect area for yard games during summer gatherings. Come to the twilight tour and be amazed!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,837 sq ftLot Size
$1,344Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Simon Zhang•DRE #01302293• Gold House Realty & Mortgage
Contact: 408-887-0591
Bought with Shannon Kenmore•DRE #01994619• Insight Realty Partners
For those looking to buy in the Berkely Hills Estate, look no further! This artistically renovated gem comes w/ 180-degree unobstructed views of the iconic Golden Gate bridge, dazzling elongated Bay Bridge & postcard ready city view of SF. Blocks from Marin Circle, minutes from downtown restaurants, boutiques & UC Berkeley. This home was tastefully renovated w/ intricate details to the corners. The open kitchen comes in white Carrara picket marble backsplash w/ floating shelves, which provides a seamless way to cook when entertaining guests. Looking into the grand master bedroom, you will be welcomed w/ bay windows & Onyx tiling master bath w/ a freestanding tub. Fully revamped basement comes w/ home office & independent gateway to the outside world providing an indoor/outdoor lifestyle in your resort like backyard. The patio dining space, beautifully manicured lawn & large paver patio is perfect area for yard games during summer gatherings. Come to the twilight tour and be amazed!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40967230
Nov 5, 2021
Sold
$1,240,000
$726/sq ft
Sep 29, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 17, 2021
Listed
$1,299,000
$761/sq ft
This beautiful 1920 home boasts phenomenal SF Bay and Bridge views from many windows. It needs new everything, but the neighborhood is amazing, and the house is large and beautiful and worth every penny it takes to restore her to her glory days. The rooms are large and inviting, there is an enormous full basement for storage, and huge potential in every nook and cranny. Near award winning Berkeley schools, easy distance from BART, from great shopping and restaurants this is an amazing opportunity to own a big beautiful home. Unlikely to obtain financing, we need a cash deal on this one, but it will be well worth it as houses of similar square footage in this exact area have been fetching astronomical prices lately, so with a little patience and ingenuity whoever buys this will reap an amazing benefit.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,619 (+63.9%)
$671,058 + $1,565,802
$2,236,860
2024
$19,900 (+2.4%)
$657,900 + $1,535,100
$2,193,000
2023
$19,439 (+2.0%)
$774,057 + $516,038
$1,290,095
2022
$19,052 (+19.9%)
$744,000 + $496,000
$1,240,000
2021
$15,890 (+5.5%)
$744,000 + $496,000
$1,240,000
2020
$15,063 (+4.0%)
$289,491 + $675,479
$964,970
2019
$14,489 (+1.8%)
$286,524 + $668,556
$955,080
2018
$14,233 (+265.6%)
$280,908 + $655,452
$936,360
2017
$3,893 (+7.5%)
$61,053 + $27,252
$88,305
2016
$3,620 (+2.3%)
$61,053 + $27,252
$88,305
2015
$3,540 (+4.1%)
$59,856 + $26,717
$86,573
2014
$3,400 (+3.6%)
$57,802 + $25,801
$83,603
2013
$3,283 (+3.1%)
$57,802 + $25,801
$83,603
2012
$3,183 (+3.8%)
$57,541 + $25,684
$83,225
2011
$3,068 (+0.5%)
$56,413 + $25,181
$81,594
2010
$3,053 (+0.5%)
$55,307 + $24,687
$79,994
2009
$3,037 (+9.9%)
$54,894 + $24,502
$79,396
2008
$2,763
$55,024 + $24,561
$79,585
Tax history for 858 Santa Barbara Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,619 (+63.9%)
$671,058 + $1,565,802
$2,236,860
2024
$19,900 (+2.4%)
$657,900 + $1,535,100
$2,193,000
2023
$19,439 (+2.0%)
$774,057 + $516,038
$1,290,095
2022
$19,052 (+19.9%)
$744,000 + $496,000
$1,240,000
2021
$15,890 (+5.5%)
$744,000 + $496,000
$1,240,000
2020
$15,063 (+4.0%)
$289,491 + $675,479
$964,970
2019
$14,489 (+1.8%)
$286,524 + $668,556
$955,080
2018
$14,233 (+265.6%)
$280,908 + $655,452
$936,360
2017
$3,893 (+7.5%)
$61,053 + $27,252
$88,305
2016
$3,620 (+2.3%)
$61,053 + $27,252
$88,305
2015
$3,540 (+4.1%)
$59,856 + $26,717
$86,573
2014
$3,400 (+3.6%)
$57,802 + $25,801
$83,603
2013
$3,283 (+3.1%)
$57,802 + $25,801
$83,603
2012
$3,183 (+3.8%)
$57,541 + $25,684
$83,225
2011
$3,068 (+0.5%)
$56,413 + $25,181
$81,594
2010
$3,053 (+0.5%)
$55,307 + $24,687
$79,994
2009
$3,037 (+9.9%)
$54,894 + $24,502
$79,396
2008
$2,763
$55,024 + $24,561
$79,585
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,838 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1946
Sq. Ft.
1,708
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
061 258101700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1H
H
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.
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Hillside Overlay Zone
May 16, 2022 • Active
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Remodel
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Drive Through
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Other (See Remarks)
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Crawl Space
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,708
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 691492
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.134
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Berkeley Unified
High School District: Berkeley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,708
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,838 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Alameda County
APN: 061 258101700
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cragmont Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
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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 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.18M – $2.64M
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