Residential > House
Sold
09/04/2008
Sold Price
$848,000$660/ft²
978 Creston Rd
Berkeley, CA 94708
- 2Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,284ft²Living Area
- 6,625ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1953Year Built
- -DOM
- 21Permits
978 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,284 ft² house built in 1953 on a 0.152 acre lot with 21 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2008 for $848,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,407,250.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 978 Creston Rd based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,407,250
$1,095/ft²
+$559K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$848,000
$660/ft²
15 years ago
978 Creston Rd is valued at $1,407,250 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
978 Creston Rd was last sold in 2008 for $848,000.
Permits
978 Creston Rd has 21 permit records of total value of $452,700.
Permit History
21
Permits
$452,700
Total Permit Value
April 15, 2021
Project Name: PermitDescription: Install 3.4 kw photovoltaic solar panels (10 modules) on the roof to existing photovoltaic. Fire zone 2 propertyStatus: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater pv/solar ev charging seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occuBusiness Name: Nexus Energy Systems INCFees: $127Effective Date: 2021-04-15Permit Number: B2021-01448
July 23, 2009
Description: Addition (197 sq ft) to addition bathroom all restrictions in fire zones. And closet with skylight and exterior deck. Wui fire zone 2-must comply withJob Value: $35,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-3 (3 wkBusiness Name: HOUSE REPAIR EXTRAORDINAIREEffective Date: 2009-07-23Permit Number: 0900001772
May 21, 2009
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Addition (197 sq ft) to addition bathroom and closet with skylight and exterior deck. Wui fire zone 2-must comply with all restrictions in fire zonesJob Value: $36,750Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: Addition/alterationEffective Date: 2009-05-21Permit Number: B2009-01772-E
May 21, 2009
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Addition (197 sq ft) to addition bathroom and closet with skylight and exterior deck. Wui fire zone 2-must comply with all restrictions in fire zonesJob Value: $36,750Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: Addition/alterationEffective Date: 2009-05-21Permit Number: B2009-01772-M
May 21, 2009
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Addition (197 sq ft) to addition bathroom and closet with skylight and exterior deck. Wui fire zone 2-must comply with all restrictions in fire zonesJob Value: $36,750Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Addition/alteration; Business Name: PHILLIP MOSS, ARCHITECTApplicant: Barbara Cohm0Effective Date: 2009-05-21Permit Number: B2009-01772
May 21, 2009
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Addition (197 sq ft) to addition bathroom and closet with skylight and exterior deck. Wui fire zone 2-must comply with all restrictions in fire zonesJob Value: $36,750Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: Addition/alterationEffective Date: 2009-05-21Permit Number: B2009-01772-P
April 16, 2009
Description: Seismic retro-fit requiring new grade foundation, beams mudsills for proper shear wall installation along with lower and upper shear wall. Additional a35's installed to tie ceiling beams together. Seismic transfer tax application. Sc1Job Value: $8,150Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-3 (3 wkBusiness Name: HOUSE REPAIR EXTRAORDINAIREEffective Date: 2009-04-16Permit Number: 0900000697
April 8, 2009
Project Name: Electrical Plumbing PermitDescription: Install two solar thermal collectors on roofStatus: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: DEVIN CURRY-SUN, LIGHT & POWERApplicant: James Ellen K Tr0Effective Date: 2009-04-08Permit Number: B2009-01203
April 8, 2009
Project Name: Electrical Plumbing PermitDescription: Install two solar thermal collectors on roofStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2009-04-08Permit Number: B2009-01203-P
March 30, 2009
Project Name: Building Electrical PermitDescription: Updgrade electricl in living room and on external outlet addition new lighting over dining cournter and north living room wall new overhead lighting in dining & living room. Addition new 2 pray foam roof over existing flat roofJob Value: $9,500Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2009-03-30Permit Number: B2009-01070-E
March 30, 2009
Project Name: Building Electrical PermitDescription: Updgrade electricl in living room and on external outlet addition new lighting over dining cournter and north living room wall new overhead lighting in dining & living room. Addition new 2 pray foam roof over existing flat roofJob Value: $9,500Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: ROLF BELLApplicant: Cohn Barbarak Tr0Effective Date: 2009-03-30Permit Number: B2009-01070
March 30, 2009
Description: Updgrade electricl in living room and on external outlet addition new lighting over dining cournter and north living room wall new overhead lighting in dining & living room. Addition new 2 pray foam roof over existing flat roofJob Value: $9,500Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-0 expressBusiness Name: HOUSE REPAIR EXTRAORDINAIREEffective Date: 2009-03-30Permit Number: 0900001070
March 1, 2009
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Seismic retro-fit requiring new grade foundation,beams, mudsills for proper shear wall installation along with lower and upper shear wall. Additional A35's installed to tie ceiling beams together. Seismic Transfer Tax Application. sc1Job Value: $8,150Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Barbara CohnEffective Date: 2009-03-01Permit Number: B2009-00697
February 18, 2009
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen remodel W/ ELECT, MECH & PLUMBJob Value: $42,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2009-02-18Permit Number: B2009-00565-P
February 18, 2009
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen remodel W/ ELECT, MECH & PLUMBJob Value: $42,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2009-02-18Permit Number: B2009-00565-M
February 18, 2009
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen remodel W/ ELECT, MECH & PLUMBJob Value: $42,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: Rolf BellApplicant: Barbara Cohn0Effective Date: 2009-02-18Permit Number: B2009-00565
February 18, 2009
Description: Kitchen remodel w elect mechanical & plumbing ***** print only 4 comment linesJob Value: $42,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-1 (1 wkBusiness Name: HOUSE REPAIR EXTRAORDINAIREEffective Date: 2009-02-18Permit Number: 0900000565
February 18, 2009
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen remodel W/ ELECT, MECH & PLUMBJob Value: $42,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2009-02-18Permit Number: B2009-00565-E
January 9, 2009
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Install twelve (12) solar modules on roof. Install inverter and related equipment in basementStatus: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: DEVIN CURRY/SUN LIGHT & POWERApplicant: James Ellen K Tr0Effective Date: 2009-01-09Permit Number: B2009-00108
July 7, 2008
Description: A. Reroof - remove and replace with classJob Value: $7,950Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-0 expressBusiness Name: HERNANDEZ ROOFINGEffective Date: 2008-07-07Permit Number: 0800002977
July 7, 2008
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Reroof - remove and replace with class AJob Value: $7,950Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: HERNANDEX ROOFING/NORMA HERNANApplicant: Brown David A Trustee0Effective Date: 2008-07-07Permit Number: B2008-02977
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$4,685.62From latest Total Assessed Value2.4%Total Assessed Value$195,245=Land+
Assessed Value$46,674Additions
Assessed Value$148,571
In 2023, taxes billed for 978 Creston Rd were $4,685.62, which is 2.40% from latest Total Assessed Value of $195,245.
Property History
978 Creston Rd has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 978 Creston Rd
Hazard Risks
Earthquake583Nat'l Avg100Carb Mono95Particulates93Air Pollution89Ozone88Lead41Tornado12Weather8Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
9 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 978 Creston Rd.
Walkability Index
14 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
978 Creston Rd has a walkability score of 14 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Noise Level
49 dB
Quiet Suburban Residential 0-49
Suburban Residential 50-54
Urban Residential 55-59
Noisy Urban Residential 60-64
Very Noisy Urban Residential 65+
Noise at 978 Creston Rd is around 49dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
41°F
High
56°F
Summer
Average
Low
53°F
High
76°F
In the winter at 978 Creston Rd, temperatures range from 41.36°F to 55.82°F with an average of 48.59°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 53.28°F to 76.17°F with and average of 64.73°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 978 Creston Rd
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.42 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
1.99 mi
B+
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.35 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.62 mi
B+
Malcom X Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
3.07 mi
B
Oxford Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.39 mi
B
Washington Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.13 mi
B-
Cragmont Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.32 mi
A-
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
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Neighborhood
This property is located in North Cragmont, Berkeley, CA 94708.
Seasonal Housing units 94708
26%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94708
-5%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of North Cragmont.
Crime Index for 94708
84
84
The crime index in 94708 is 84, which is 0.8 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 978 Creston Rd over selected time period.
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- 721 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 2,316 square foot, 6 bedroom, 4.25 bathroom, 0.2 acre property. It was built in 1937 and has an estimate of $1,914,630 with a price per ft² of $710.
- 682 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 2,723 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1948 and has an estimate of $2,007,089 with a price per ft² of $875.
- 841 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,055 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1939 and has an estimate of $1,234,577 with a price per ft² of $1,170.
- 923 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,332 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.25 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1936 and has an estimate of $1,722,425 with a price per ft² of $1,293.
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- 1097 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 4,113 square foot, 5 bedroom, 4.25 bathroom, 0.63 acre property. It was built in 1951 and has an estimate of $3,337,413 with a price per ft² of $829.
- 1050 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 2,953 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4.25 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1991 and has an estimate of $2,346,873 with a price per ft² of $795.
- 1056 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 2,561 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.1 acre property. It was built in 1960 and has an estimate of $1,827,757 with a price per ft² of $714.
- 1051 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,637 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.13 acre property. It was built in 1937 and has an estimate of $1,615,998 with a price per ft² of $987.
- 1048 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,047 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.07 acre property. It was built in 1939 and has an estimate of $1,309,893 with a price per ft² of $1,251.
- 1055 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,552 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.13 acre property. It was built in 1941 and has an estimate of $1,458,699 with a price per ft² of $940.
- 1044 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,780 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1937 and has an estimate of $1,545,908 with a price per ft² of $868.
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- 1064 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,586 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.25 bathroom, 0.08 acre property. It was built in 1954 and has an estimate of $1,552,635 with a price per ft² of $979.
- 1061 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,194 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1945 and has an estimate of $1,311,560 with a price per ft² of $1,098.
- 1045 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,376 square foot, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.13 acre property. It was built in 1941 and has an estimate of $1,403,860 with a price per ft² of $1,020.
- 978 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,068 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.3 acre property. It was built in 1954 and has an estimate of $1,314,441 with a price per ft² of $1,231.
- 956 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,942 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.16 acre property. It was built in 1951 and has an estimate of $1,544,931 with a price per ft² of $796.
- 615 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 2,046 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3.25 bathroom, 0.17 acre property. It was built in 1951 and has an estimate of $1,794,366 with a price per ft² of $877.
- 1091 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 1,746 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.37 acre property. It was built in 1956 and has an estimate of $1,705,191 with a price per ft² of $977.
- 1094 Creston Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 (North Cragmont) is a 2,059 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3.25 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1952 and has an estimate of $1,738,984 with a price per ft² of $845.
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