INVESTORS / FLIPPERS / DIY ENTHUSIASTS — seize the opportunity to reimagine this Thousand Oaks gem. With generous square footage and great bones, this home offers a rare chance to unlock value and create something truly special in a prime Berkeley location. Situated on a picturesque, tree-lined street in one of North Berkeley’s most sought-after neighborhoods, the property enjoys close proximity to Solano Avenue’s vibrant mix of shops, cafés, restaurants, and daily conveniences. Nearby parks, scenic trails, and neighborhood amenities enhance the appeal of Thousand Oaks living. Easy access to UC Berkeley, BART, public transit, and major commute routes makes this location as practical as it is desirable. Home Energy Score of 2
Sold for $1,350,000
$1,350,000
549 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
5beds
2,427sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$556/sqft
$7,369 Estimated rent
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Great bonesPicturesque tree-lined street
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Listed by:
Lauren Kraus DRE #01802949 925-323-1582,
Coldwell Banker
Bought with:
Tracy Zhou, DRE #01896893
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41123415
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Family Room, Office
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Sitting Area, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Hookups Only, In Kitchen
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,427
- Total interior livable area: 2,427 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 62294038
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thousand Oaks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $556/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $222,544
- Date on market: 2/9/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $1,350,000+35.6%$556/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41123415 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Pending sale | $995,900$410/sqft |
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| 2/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,900$410/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $222,544 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,295 +3.5% | $218,181 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,047 +4% | $213,903 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,776 +0.6% | $209,710 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,737 +8.5% | $205,598 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,207 +7.6% | $203,490 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,768 +7.1% | $199,501 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,387 | $195,590 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,387 +6.3% | $191,756 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,066 +5.2% | $187,995 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,816 | $185,172 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,816 | $181,546 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $180,726 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $177,182 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $173,708 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $172,410 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $172,821 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $169,432 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $166,111 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $162,855 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $159,662 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $156,535 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $153,667 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $150,654 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,344 | $147,699 |
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Neighborhood: 94707
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Thousand Oaks Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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