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42 Somerset Pl, Berkeley, CA 94707

  • $2,174,000

    Last sold 04/01/2021 for $1.8M

  • 5

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,788

    Sqft ($646/Sqft)

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About 42 Somerset Pl

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1916
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.29 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Truly rare and special property. Originally owned by the Hinkel family. Believed to have been a gracious and grand summer house, built as a private retreat for a San Francisco family. Every room has an abundance of windows, with wonderful light and views of nature. The overall verdant grounds create your own garden oasis. The environment maintains a sense of privacy and is captivating and serene. This residence feels like an oasis away from the hustle and bustle, with an expansive open summer porch feel. Updates in keeping with the lovely architecture, beautifully proportioned public rooms and great separation of space with access to sunny deck, and inviting outdoor spaces. Tucked on a private cul-de-sac surrounded by beloved John Hinkel Park yet blocks to Solano Avenue, Monterey Market and the Gourmet Ghetto, there simply is nothing like this. The home is expansive and the setting is spectacular, with a year round meandering creek and delightful natural park-like grounds.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ruth Frassetto
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40943628 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style Two Story, 2, Custom
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 2788
Lot Size (SqFt) 12500
Lot Size (Acres) 0.29
Year Built 1916
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 1
# Partial Baths 1
# Bedrooms 5
Total # of Rooms 8
Laundry Stacked Only, Upper Level
Kitchen Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Exterior
Foundation Concrete, Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Wood Siding
# Garage Spaces 1
Parking Detached, Off Street
Lot Description Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity No Solar
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
View Park, Water
County Alameda
Subdivision North Berkeley
Directions Through Hinkel Park At The End Of Cul-de-sac
APN 61257927
$2.17M
Range: $1.63M-$2.71M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $6,018/month
Gross rent multiplier: 23.5
  • Apr 2021
    mls logo MLS # 40943628
  • Apr 1, 2021 Sold
    $1,800,000
  • Dec 8, 2020 Sold
    $1,800,000
  • Oct 31, 2020 Listed
    $1,695,000
  • Oct 31, 2020 Listed
    $1,695,000
  • Dec 2020
    mls logo MLS # 40927685
  • Dec 8, 2020 Sold
    $1,800,000 (+6.2%)
  • Nov 14, 2020 Pending Show For Backups
  • Oct 31, 2020 Listed
    $1,695,000 (+193.8%)
  • May 1998
    mls logo MLS # 28115900
  • May 28, 1998 Sold
    $577,000 (+15.6%)
  • Apr 13, 1998 Listed
    $499,000
  • 42 Somerset Pl
    $1.8M
  • Southampton
    $1.34M -15% y/y
  • 94707
    $1.34M -7% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M -8% y/y
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7/10
Cragmont Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
9/10
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
7/10
Washington Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
7/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Berkeley Unified School District
8/10
Berkeley High School
public Grades 9-12
Berkeley Unified School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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