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Sold on 09/22/2017
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1253 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94702

$1,820,000

Last sold 09/22/2017 for $1.25M

  • 3

    bed

  • 1

    bath

  • 1,364

    Sqft ($916/Sqft)

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About 1253 Cedar St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1929
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 5,000 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Abundant light in this beautiful North Berkeley Mediterranean style home. Stunning living room with soaring ceiling and arch window that showcase exquisite original hardwood floors and fireplace. Formal dining room with built-ins and lovely breakfast room surrounded by windows off of the kitchen. New hip elements while still embracing original details of the era. Wonderful location across from Cedar Rose Park and blocks to BART. Dine and shop close to home.
Listed by
Listing Agent - MARCIA WESKE
Listing Office - THE GRUBB COMPANY
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40795168 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air 1 Zone
Levels/Style Mediterranean, One Story
Status Sold
SqFt 1364
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
MLS # 40795168
Lot Size (Acres) 0.12
City Transfer Tax Yes
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1929
Interior
Bathroom Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub
Total # of Bathrooms 1
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Kitchen Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Total # of Rooms 6
Add'l Room(s) Basement Finished, Dining Area
Flooring Hardwood Floors, Tile
Fireplaces 1, Living Room, Woodburning
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Foundation Crawl Space, Partial Basement
Exterior Stucco
Roof Rolled Composition
Parking Detached Garage
Exterior Features Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play
Lot Description Corner
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Green Features: Solar None
Green Features: Energy Saving None
Additional Equipment None
Laundry Hookups Only, In Basement
Pool None
Location
Area Berkeley Map Area 4
County Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison NORTH BERKELEY
Directions Chestnut>Cedar
APN 59-2292-7
$1.82M
Range: $1.56M-$2.07M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,485/month
Gross rent multiplier: 70.1
  • Jul 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40667765
  • Jul 19, 2019 Sold
    $790,000 (-36.8%)
  • Aug 28, 2014 Sold
    $790,000 (+32.8%)
  • Aug 8, 2014 Pending
    —
  • Jul 28, 2014 Listed
    $595,000
  • Jul 28, 2014 Listed
    $595,000
  • Jul 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40795168
  • Jul 5, 2019 Sold
    $1,250,000
  • Sep 22, 2017 Sold
    $1,250,000 (+42.2%)
  • Sep 14, 2017 Pending
    —
  • Aug 30, 2017 Listed
    $879,000
  • Aug 30, 2017 Listed
    $879,000 (+11.3%)
  • Sep 2017
    Public Records
  • Sep 22, 2017 Sold
    $1,250,000
  • Aug 2014
    Public Records
  • Aug 28, 2014 Sold
    $790,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $20,815 +2.2%
    $1,394,374 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $20,366 +2.1%
    $1,367,037
  • 2022
    $19,948 -0.4%
    $1,367,037 +4.04%
  • 2021
    $20,021 +5.2%
    $1,313,961
  • 2020
    $19,040 +3.5%
    $1,313,961 +1.04%
  • 2019
    $18,392 +1.6%
    $1,300,500 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $18,104 +49.2%
    $1,275,000 +55.85%
  • 2016
    $12,138 +1.4%
    $818,084
  • 2015
    $11,976
    —
  • 1253 Cedar St
    $1.25M
  • West Berkeley
    $975K +2% y/y
  • 94702
    $995K +4% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M +10% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1514 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,185,000 2/1 620 0.01
1245 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,758,000 3/2 1,600 0.02
1506 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,153,000 2/1 932 0.02
1600 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,263,000 3/1 1,292 0.03
1241 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,319,000 2/1 904 0.03
1240 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,703,000 2/2 980 0.03
1515 Belvedere Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,204,000 2/1 784 0.03
1239 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94702 $1,162,000 3/1 1,276 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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