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MLS# 41110997 – 971 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707

$1,895,000 - 5Br/3Ba - for Sale in Berkeley Hills, Berkeley
Open House
Sun November 9th  3:00pm — 5:00pm
Price: $1,895,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 3
Living Area SqFt: 2,454
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Size SqFt: 5,000
Year Built: 1925
Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Days on Website: 60

Courtesy of Marc Guay, Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Description

Discover timeless elegance in this Grand Craftsman home nestled in the desirable North Berkeley Hills, offering magnificent San Francisco Bay views. Built in 1925 by renowned builder Charles Clinton Gifford for his family, this century-old residence showcases exquisite architectural details throughout. Spanning 2,454 square feet, this meticulously maintained and recently renovated home features 5+ bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including a main-level bedroom and bath, plus a bonus 234-square-foot California sleeping porch. Expansive windows fill spacious rooms with natural light, highlighting rich hardwood and redwood flooring. Elegant redwood paneling and built-ins in the living and dining rooms add warmth and charm. A brick fireplace anchors the living room, creating a cozy focal point for gatherings. The kitchen blends classic style with modern updates, featuring MSI quartz countertops and all new appliances. Upstairs, a side porch invites you to enjoy fresh air and Bay views. With ample parking, a detached garage, and a charming private backyard, this home sits just above Spruce Street, with easy access to transportation. Acquired from the Gifford family by the current owner in 1965, this is the first time this Berkeley historic home is offered for sale. Welcome Home!

Open House

Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • Appliances: “Gas Range”, “Dryer”, “Washer”, “Gas Water Heater”
  • Bathrooms
  • 3 full bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Building
  • Construction Materials: “Siding – Stucco”
  • Living Area: 2454
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Level – Street: “1 Bedroom”, “1 Bath”, “Laundry Facility”, “Main Entry”
  • Level – Upper: “4 Bedrooms”, “2 Baths”, “Primary Bedrm Suite – 1”
  • Cooling
  • Cooling: “None”
  • Accessibility Features
  • Accessibility Features: “None”
  • Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Included
  • Floors
  • Flooring: “Hardwood”
  • Foundation
  • Foundation Details: “Raised”, “Concrete”
  • Garage
  • 1 garage space
  • Garage Included
  • Heating
  • Heating: “Forced Air”, “Natural Gas”
  • Heating Included
  • Laundry
  • Features: “220 Volt Outlet”, “Dryer”, “Laundry Room”, “Washer”
  • Location
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley Hills
  • Lot
  • Lot Features: “Level”
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 5227.2
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 63297338
  • Parking
  • Parking Features: “Detached”, “Off Street”, “Garage Door Opener”
  • Pool
  • Pool Features: “None”
  • Property
  • Property Condition: “Existing”
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Roof
  • Roof: “Composition Shingles”
  • Schools
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Utilities
  • Electric: “No Solar”, “220 Volts in Kitchen”
  • Water Source: “Public”
  • Listing
  • Sale/rent: For Sale
  • $772 per square foot

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$1,895,000 – 971 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707

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