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1217 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94702

$1,685,000

Last sold 06/29/2017 for $1.05M

  • 2

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,082

    Sqft ($970/Sqft)

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About 1217 Ward St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1929
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 3,500 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Modern Bungalow in Berkeley’s hottest neighborhood. Doors from San Pablo Park, blocks from Berkeley Bowl and your choice of 15 restaurants all within 1/2 mile. Light filled, open living and dining rooms centered with a period fireplace hearth. Updated kitchen with vintage O’Keefe and Merritt oven/range, great cabinet space, sunlight and french doors leading to private gardens & patio, garage space lending itself to multiple uses. Hydronic energy efficient heating system warms the house, and additional storage below the home is accessible from a rear exterior door.
Listed by
Listing Agent - DAVID HIGGINS
Listing Office - THE GRUBB COMPANY
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40782710 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Steam, Other Heat
Levels/Style Bungalow, One Story
Status Sold
SqFt 1082
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
MLS # 40782710
Lot Size (Acres) 0.08
City Transfer Tax Yes
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1929
Interior
Bathroom Shower Over Tub, Tile
Total # of Bathrooms 1
Total # of Bedrooms 2
Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)
Total # of Rooms 5
Add'l Room(s) Formal Dining Room
Flooring Hardwood Floors, Tile
Fireplaces 1, Living Room, Stone, Woodburning
Exterior
Foundation Crawl Space, Partial Basement, Raised
Exterior Stucco
Roof Composition Shingles, Tile
Parking Converted Garage, Off Street Parking
Exterior Features Back Yard, Fenced, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back
Lot Description Level, Regular
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Green Features: Solar None
Green Features: Energy Saving None
Additional Equipment Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
Laundry Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Pool None
Location
View Park
Area Berkeley Map Area 8
County Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison SOUTH BERKELEY
School District Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Elementary School District Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Directions San Pablo>Ward
APN 54-1740-20
$1.68M
Range: $1.38M-$1.98M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $2,437/month
Gross rent multiplier: 35.9
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40782710
  • Jun 27, 2019 Sold
    $1,050,000
  • Jun 29, 2017 Sold
    $1,050,000 (+33.1%)
  • Jun 8, 2017 Pending
    —
  • May 24, 2017 Listed
    $789,000
  • May 24, 2017 Listed
    $789,000 (+16.5%)
  • Mar 2005
    mls logo MLS # 40062217
  • Mar 17, 2005 Sold
    $677,000 (+28.0%)
  • Feb 9, 2005 Listed
    $529,000 (+212.1%)
  • Aug 1996
    mls logo MLS # 26638042
  • Aug 30, 1996 Sold
    $169,500
  • Jul 17, 1996 Listed
    $169,500
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $17,113 +2.0%
    $1,227,050
  • 2023
    $16,779 +1.5%
    $1,227,050 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $16,526 -0.4%
    $1,202,993 +4.04%
  • 2021
    $16,596 +4.9%
    $1,156,287
  • 2020
    $15,828 +3.2%
    $1,156,287 +1.04%
  • 2019
    $15,339 +0.9%
    $1,144,440 +4.04%
  • 2018
    $15,197 +45.9%
    $1,100,000 +35.29%
  • 2016
    $10,418 +5.5%
    $813,063
  • 2015
    $9,872
    —
  • 1217 Ward St
    $1.05M
  • West Berkeley
    $985K -1% y/y
  • 94702
    $998K +11% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M -2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1221 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,496,000 2/1 1,199 0.01
1215 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,711,000 3/1 1,297 0.01
1225 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,868,000 3/2 1,310 0.01
1211 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,774,000 3/2 1,185 0.01
1227 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,495,000 2/1 1,095 0.02
1207 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,336,000 2/2 1,060 0.02
2724 Mabel St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,889,000 5/3 2,633 0.02
1231 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,484,000 2/1 1,127 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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