Elegant updating and beautiful Arts & Crafts detailing. Easy, gated entry through a magical garden. Perfect floorplan with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and study on the upper level, and a 5th bedroom annd bath and family room on the lower level. Recent two-car garage. Another Berkeley treasure in the convenient Claremont neighborhood.
- MLS# 41093567
- Date Listed04/22/2025
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 3 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.2 acres (8,800 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Subdivision Claremont
- Property Type Single Family
- County Alameda
- Year Built 1914
- Water Public
- Square Feet 4,071 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $858.51
Interior Features
- Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Washer
- Flooring Hardwood
- Cooling None
- Heating Zoned
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Composition
- Lot Size Acres 0.20
- Lot Size SQFT 8,800.00
- Lot Features Level
Directions
Claremont > Hillcrest
Financial Considerations
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Berkeley Special Education Preschool
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
2.6 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.37 mi
Distance
Public • 10 - 12 • Serves this home
2.09 mi
Distance
Berkeley Special Education Preschool
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
2.6 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.37 mi
Distance
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
2.85 mi
Distance
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
3.86 mi
Distance
Public • 10 - 12 • Serves this home
2.09 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.6 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5378 Broadway | 2 | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 | $724,950 |
| 5378 Broadway | 2 | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 | $724,950 |
| 5378 Broadway | 2 | 1 | Jan 23, 2026 | $724,950 |
| 50 Hermosa Avenue | 4 | 2 | Feb 12, 2026 | $1,398,000 |
| 50 Hermosa Avenue | 4 | 2 | Feb 12, 2026 | $1,398,000 |
| 50 Hermosa Avenue | 4 | 2 | Feb 12, 2026 | $1,398,000 |
| 1522 Grand View Drive | 4 | 3 | Jan 31, 2026 | $1,895,000 |
| 1522 Grand View Drive | 4 | 3 | Jan 31, 2026 | $1,895,000 |
| 1522 Grand View Drive | 4 | 3 | Jan 31, 2026 | $1,895,000 |
| 3050 Shattuck | 5 | 2 | Feb 04, 2026 | $749,000 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,628 | 118,424 | 1,681,843 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 3,773 | 11,326 | 2,276 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 34.1 | 39.5 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $134,165 | $96,243 | $107,045 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $89,913 | $59,606 | $51,107 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 101 | 129 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 43.6°F | 43.6°F | 41.7°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 70.4°F | 70.4°F | 75.2°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.4" | 25.4" | 26.3" | 38" |
93/100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score ®
62/100
Good Transit
Transit Score ®
84/100
Very Bikeable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Daily errands do not require a car. Many nearby public transportation options. Biking is convenient for most trips.
Transit Summary
21 nearby routes: 19 bus, 2 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 61/100, Transit Score: 41/100, Bike Score: 60/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 159 Hillcrest Rd
Source: Realty.com
159 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a Single Family 4,071 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 51 photos available of this 5 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $3,495,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 51 photos of 159 Hillcrest Rd.
Our records indicate that 159 Hillcrest Rd was built in 1914.
The full address for this home is 159 Hillcrest Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705.
159 Hillcrest Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Tue April 22, 2025
Daily errands do not require a car. Many nearby public transportation options. Biking is convenient for most trips.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 61/100, Transit Score: 41/100, Bike Score: 60/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 159 Hillcrest Rd. Berkeley Special Education Preschool (Grades: PK - PK), Willard Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Berkeley Technology Academy (Grades: 10 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(tel: 510-652-2133)
Listing agent:
Bebe Mcrae
(tel: 510-928-3912)
(#R00875159)
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