978 Overlook Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
OFF MARKET

978 Overlook Rd
Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,628 sqft

$1,296,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,628/mo*
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$1,296,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,628/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,628 sqft

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Discover the tranquility and beauty of Park Hills, where stunning hillside vistas and sublime seclusion converge to create a captivating slice of the Sierras right here in Berkeley. This bright and sunny mid-century post & beam retreat offers panoramic views of Tilden Park (all neighborhood power lines are buried). It's like having Lake Anza, Tilden Golf Course, the carousel, steam train, and hiking and biking trails galore down the block! Of course, you're mere minutes from the Gourmet Ghetto, campus, Solano Street, BART, and the freeways. The home was designed to maximize indoor-outdoor living; every room opens onto a sylvan setting of decking, patios and a large terraced garden. In the living room you'll find custom built oak cabinets with stained glass doors, built-in oak bookshelves, a grand carved oak fireplace mantel, handcrafted wrought-iron lighting fixtures, and rich hardwood flooring. The charming country kitchen, updated with butcher-block countertops, farmer's sink, and a custom stained glass window, includes an eat-in area adjacent to sliding French doors opening to the garden. The master bedroom features large sliding glass doors that open to a deck overlooking Tilden and the Park Hills; there's also a large bay window to brings in the lush greenery of the expansive landscaped yard. The second of four bedrooms features a large skylight, a French door leading to the garden, and a sliding window allowing for fresh breezes. Additionally, the home has been extensively upgraded with Andersen dual pane windows, new kitchen plumbing, new water line to the street, new hot water heater, top of the line Carrier furnace, as well as seismic upgrades to the foundation. This truly is a piece of paradise.
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Home Details for 978 Overlook Rd

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953Year Updated: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: CondoArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price History for 978 Overlook Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/07/2009$795,000Sold
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03/06/2009$819,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$1,023,697
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Comparable Sales for 978 Overlook Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
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Bath
Sqft
1004 Park Hills Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.10
Condo
$1,550,000
05/23/25
3
2
1,642
1010 Cragmont Ave #3, Berkeley, CA
0.56
Condo
$950,000
03/12/26
2
2
1,301
1401 Walnut St #1B, Berkeley, CA
1.08
Condo
$860,000
06/02/25
2
2
1,658
1401 Walnut St #1D, Berkeley, CA
1.08
Condo
$1,050,000
10/10/25
2
2
1,666
1417 Oxford St #2, Berkeley, CA
1.07
Condo
$1,100,000
06/12/25
2
2
1,258
1440 Walnut St #5, Berkeley, CA
1.16
Condo
$1,160,000
03/25/26
2
2
1,475
1326 Shattuck Ave #4, Berkeley, CA
1.09
Condo
$775,000
09/15/25
1
1.5
1,032
1519 Oxford St #G, Berkeley, CA
1.20
Condo
$950,000
06/03/25
2
1.5
1,490
1515 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA
1.17
Condo
$1,300,000
06/13/25
2
2
2,049
1515 Oxford St #1B, Berkeley, CA
1.17
Condo
$1,300,000
06/13/25
2
2
2,049

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Neighborhood Overview

Berkeley Hills
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What Locals Say about Berkeley Hills

At least 58 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say there's wildlife

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say car is needed

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 50 % Say kids play outside

  • 45 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 42 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "It's a very safe neighborhood. Cragmont park and remillard park are great for kids. It's beautiful and hilly so you need to be fit to get around. "
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  • Cameron T.
    "Dog owners would and do love this neighborhood because there isn’t much traffic, there are many exciting animal smells to sniff—and dog walks are a terrific way to meet nice people quickly and easily."
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  • Carmelo S.
    "A lot of residents have dogs and they walk them regularly. They congregate at Codornices Park across Berkeley Rose Garden"
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  • Annabel
    "Easy, I drive to West Berkeley and it’s typically about 12 minutes to get to work. Driving in the Berkeley hills always calls for caution as there are people and children out on the streets where there aren’t always proper sidewalks. "
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  • Princess O.
    "All the wildlife are present - squirrels, cats, deer, turkey to make your dog want to run and chase them away. Rare sightings of coyote in the neighborhood and mid night sounds of wild cats hunting."
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  • Princess O.
    "Hills, architecture, parks every where, great city views on walks, a sense of community (which can make people too wary), greenery, lots of dog walking at any hour, nature is so close which is fantastic for bird watching (Cal Falcons, Commodores, etc), deer frolicking all the time, turkey can be seen on their strolls, every house a drive way but most are too small for cars to fit. "
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  • Carmelo S.
    "Great view of the bay. Beautiful sunsets. Deer just walking around. Close to Lake Anza/Tilden Park. "
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  • Urworsenightmare2013
    "its quiet calm and very lovely and the scenery is very beautiful, 10 min drive from the lookouts where you can see all the stars"
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  • Natalie B.
    "It is quiet and we have lots of deer visiting in the evenings. The views are spectacular and it feels very safe."
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  • Alastair
    "Summer Screen in the park, guided walks with the Berkeley Path Wanderers, concerts and lectures at assorted local venues."
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  • Cecilia O. E.
    "A car is the preferred way to get around. The bus service is not very frequent and walking is possible, but takes time. "
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  • Johnny.fruehe
    "Dog owners would love the neighborhood. Only down side might be the traffic. There are many parks for dogs to roam. "
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  • Suekagancarson
    "Lots of dogs getting walked. Happy owners happy dogs. And dogs are well behaved. People usually are as well. "
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  • Timothy h.
    "It is a lovely place, flowers, great views, walk to shops and restaurants. Goos schools and a good place to raise children. "
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  • teala2393939h
    "Berkeley Hills are beautiful. I've lived here since 2001 and never moving again! love my neighbors and the community here in the hills. And you gotta love that amazing view of the bay."
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  • scott_hom
    "Beautiful area to live and enjoy the climate. Great for families and pets. Several areas to hike, walk, bike. Educated community with several Cal Berkeley Alumni. "
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  • tullyfog
    "Culturally stimulating. Fine dining and entertainment. Walking distance to one of the finest universities in the world. "
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  • Kate k.
    "Beautiful, safe neighborhood with stunning views and interesting neighbors. Access to all of the cultural amenities and parks in the Bay Area."
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  • jkorchin
    "Haven't lived in this neighborhood in years, but often go back for friends and family and am always pleased to visit the area. It's green; the architecture is varied by virtue of the topography; stunning views of the City abound and are perfectly centered as this neighborhood is almost due east of the Golden Gate Bridge, which also plays a big role in the neighborhood's wonderful microclimate."
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978 Overlook Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,628 sqft condo built in 1953. 978 Overlook Rd is located in Berkeley Hills, Berkeley. This property is not currently available for sale. 978 Overlook Rd was last sold on May 7, 2009 for $795,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 978 Overlook Rd is $1,296,900.