971 Santa Barbara Rd

Grand Craftsman home built by historic builder Charles Clinton Gifford for himself and family in the North Berkeley Hills. Beautiful 1925 architectural details throughout. Magnificent SF Bay views! The current owner bought the house in 1965 and is the second owner. Large 5+ bedrooms and 3 full baths. 1 bed and bath on the main level. 2454 SF plus bonus 234 SF California sleeping porch.  Meticulously maintained and recently updated. Lots of parking, detached garage, charming private backyard. Perched just above Spruce St. transportation options. Come home to Berkeley!

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,895,000

List Price

$1,895,000

On Market Date

Jun 25, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Berkeley Hills

Zip Code

94707

MLS ID

41102645

APN

63297338

Year Built

1925

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

5

Bath

3

Parking

1

Detached, Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

2,454

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

5,000.0

Lot Acres

0.12 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, 220 Volt Outlet, Stone Counters, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play

Flooring

Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Foundation

Fire Place

Brick, Living Room

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Other

Upper Level

4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1

Main Level

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry

Views

Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Craftsman

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play

Location

Level, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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