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1521 Mcgee Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

  • $1,826,000

    Last sold 05/23/2024 for $2.32M

  • 3

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 1,506

    Sqft ($1,544/Sqft)

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About 1521 Mcgee Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1920
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 5,550 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
This is it! Nestled in the heart of North Berkeley, 1521 McGee provides the perfect blend of sophistication and functionality. The house features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, while the versatile detached garden studio is perfect for multi-generational living, a home office, or guest quarters. Venture outside to a park-like backyard oasis with mature landscaping that wraps around the home, you’ll enjoy privacy and seclusion with ample space to entertain on the patio, soak in the hot tub, or just savor the tranquil environment surrounded by beautiful Japanese maple trees and lush greenery. The sunlit interior features soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, skylights throughout, and an open floor plan – creating an easy flow between the updated chef’s kitchen and the living space. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom downstairs and a spacious primary suite upstairs. Conveniently located near Gourmet Ghetto shops and restaurants, Monterey Market, multiple parks, farmers’ market, and North Berkeley BART, this home offers the best of Berkeley living. With a spacious 2-car driveway and abundant storage, you’ll have both comfort and convenience in this A+ location!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Roxanna Ahlbach
Listing Office - Red Oak Realty
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#41057331 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 18 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style Two Story, 2, Contemporary
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 1506
Virtual Tour N/A
Lot Size (SqFt) 5550
Lot Size (Acres) 0.13
Year Built 1920
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 3
# Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 8
Laundry Hookups Only
Kitchen Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Engineered Wood
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Stucco, Brick Veneer
Parking Off Street
Lot Description Corner Lot, Regular, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity No Solar
Water Source Public
Spa Desc Private
Location
County Alameda
Subdivision North Berkeley
Directions GPS
APN 59227725
$1.82M
Range: $1.51M-$2.13M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $3,154/month
Gross rent multiplier: 61.4
  • May 2024
    mls logo MLS # 41057331
  • May 23, 2024 Sold
    $2,325,000 (+75.5%)
  • May 9, 2024 Pending
  • Apr 24, 2024 Listed
    $1,325,000
  • Apr 24, 2024 Listed
    $1,325,000 (-4.0%)
  • Nov 2016
    mls logo MLS # 40759631
  • Nov 1, 2016 Sold
    $1,380,000 (+42.4%)
  • Oct 20, 2016 Pending
  • Oct 4, 2016 Listed
    $969,000 (+10.7%)
  • Apr 2006
    mls logo MLS # 40151077
  • Apr 28, 2006 Sold
    $875,000 (+6.8%)
  • Mar 20, 2006 Listed
    $819,000 (+16.8%)
  • Jun 2003
    mls logo MLS # 23017355
  • Jun 27, 2003 Sold
    $701,000 (+27.5%)
  • May 23, 2003 Listed
    $550,000 (+90.3%)
  • Feb 1998
    mls logo MLS # 28115271
  • Feb 24, 1998 Sold
    $289,000
  • Jan 1, 1998 Listed
    $289,000
  • 1521 Mcgee Ave
    $2.32M
  • North Berkeley
    $1.09M -2% y/y
  • 94703
    $998K 0% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $998K -9% y/y
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