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1543 Buena Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

$2,105,000

Last sold 03/18/2014 for $800K

  • 2

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 1,370

    Sqft ($584/Sqft)

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About 1543 Buena Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1936
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4,140 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Charming split~level home in coveted North Berkeley location. Close to BART, Hopkins St and Monterey Market neighborhood!! Large living room, tall ceilings, formal dining room, bonus room off kitchen, downstairs plus room and ¼ bath. Attached garage, fenced in yard. Owned since 1963!!!
Listed by
Listing Agent - LESLIE EASTERDAY
Listing Office - PACIFIC UNION INTERNATIONAL
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40644687 • last updated 12 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 3 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
Levels/Style Bungalow, Fixer-Handyman Special, Split Level
Status Sold
SqFt 1370
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
Lot Size (Acres) 0.095041
City Transfer Tax Yes
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1936
Interior
Bathroom Shower Over Tub, Tile
Total # of Bathrooms 1
# Partial Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 2
Kitchen Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Total # of Rooms 5
Add'l Room(s) Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room
Flooring Hardwood Floors, Tile, Vinyl
Fireplaces 1, Brick, Living Room
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Foundation Crawl Space
Exterior Stucco
Roof Unknown
# Garage Spaces 1
Parking Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage
Exterior Features Back Yard, Fenced
Lot Description Level
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Additional Equipment Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
Laundry Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Pool None
Location
Area Berkeley Map Area 3
County Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison NORTH BERKELEY
School District Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Directions Cedar To California To Buena
APN 59228401100
Zoning 1001
Multifamily Details
Unit 1: Occupied By Vacant
$2.1M
Range: $1.78M-$2.42M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $2,420/month
Gross rent multiplier: 27.5
  • Jul 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40644687
  • Jul 20, 2019 Sold
    $800,000
  • Mar 18, 2014 Sold
    $800,000 (+1.9%)
  • Feb 19, 2014 Pending
    —
  • Feb 3, 2014 Listed
    $785,000
  • Feb 3, 2014 Listed
    $785,000
  • Mar 2014
    Public Records
  • Mar 18, 2014 Sold
    $800,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $17,657 +2.5%
    $1,096,152
  • 2023
    $17,234 +0.4%
    $1,096,152 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $17,169 +17.7%
    $1,074,662 +3.68%
  • 2021
    $14,589 +5.3%
    $1,036,492 +13.99%
  • 2020
    $13,858 +3.7%
    $909,314 +1.04%
  • 2019
    $13,360 +1.7%
    $899,991 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $13,131 +6.9%
    $882,352 +4.04%
  • 2016
    $12,289 +1.3%
    $848,098
  • 2015
    $12,128
    —
  • 1543 Buena Ave
    $800K
  • North Berkeley
    $1.09M +37% y/y
  • 94703
    $1M 0% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M +10% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1535 Buena Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,768,000 3/2 1,470 0.01
1460 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,965,000 3/2 1,679 0.01
1533 Buena Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,588,000 2/1 1,147 0.02
1450 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,324,000 3/1 1,356 0.02
1500 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,438,000 3/1 1,486 0.02
1427 Holly St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,839,000 2/2 1,198 0.03
1527 Buena Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,519,000 2/1 1,056 0.03
1440 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,745,000 3/1 1,319 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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