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1653 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

$1,337,000

Last sold 12/14/2020 for $1.13M

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,478

    Sqft ($769/Sqft)

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About 1653 Ashby Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1946
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 3,800 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Classic Berkeley bungalow - 4 beds,2 baths & bonus den. Classic foyer leads into a spacious living room w/ vaulted ceiling, skylight, hardwood floors, recessed lighting & fireplace. Have it all, classroom, Office, Zen bedroom retreat, TV/zoom-room or home gym. Solar powered by TESLA.Roomy kitchen w/ double oven, French-door fridge, dishwasher, garden greenhouse window, walk-in pantry & lots of counter space. A beautifully remodeled main bath features a soaking tub, tiled shower surround, double sink vanity, skylight & storage. A King-size main bedroom has vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting & a wall of closets.Plus,you get a 2nd bathroom w/ shower and 3 more light-filled bedrooms w/ wood floors.French doors off the den lead to backyard deck & sunny garden with a lemon tree & planters for your own urban farm. Located in the vibrant South Berkeley neighborhood close to cafés, restaurants, Berkeley bowl, farmer's market, schools & parks.Great commute w/easy access to Oakland & SF & BART.
Listed by
Listing Agent - RUDOLPH GONZALES
Listing Office - RED OAK REALTY
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40925199 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air 1 Zone
Levels/Style Bungalow, Cottage, One Story
Status Sold
SqFt 1478
Virtual Tour N/A
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
MLS # 40925199
Lot Size (Acres) 0.09
City Transfer Tax Yes
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1946
Interior
Bathroom Stall Shower, Window
Total # of Bathrooms 2
Primary Bathroom Double Sinks, Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Window
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Kitchen Refrigerator
Total # of Rooms 7
Add'l Room(s) Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Guest House, Living Room, Master Bathroom
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum, Tile
Fireplaces 1, Brick, Woodburning
Exterior
Foundation Crawl Space
Exterior Wood Siding
Roof Unknown
Parking Off Street Parking
Exterior Features Back Yard, Deck(s), Front Yard, Garden/Play, Tool Shed, Front Porch, Landscape Front, Wrap Around Porch
Lot Description Level, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Front, Partial Fence
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public
Green Features: Solar Solar Electrical Leased
Additional Equipment Dryer, Washer, Smoke Detector, Solar
Laundry Dryer, In Closet, Washer
Pool None
Location
Area Berkeley Map Area 8
County Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison SOUTH BERKELEY
Directions Sacramento St. To Ashby Av
APN 53-1608-5
$1.33M
Range: $1.16M-$1.51M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,328/month
Gross rent multiplier: 71.3
  • Dec 2020
    mls logo MLS # 40925199
  • Dec 15, 2020 Sold
    $1,136,000
  • Dec 15, 2020 Sold
    $1,136,000
  • Nov 12, 2020 Pending
    —
  • Nov 12, 2020 Pending
    —
  • Oct 23, 2020 Listed
    $950,000
  • Oct 23, 2020 Listed
    $950,000 (+19.5%)
  • Dec 2020
    Public Records
  • Dec 14, 2020 Sold
    $1,136,000 (+19.6%)
  • Jan 2016
    mls logo MLS # 40720222
  • Jan 6, 2016 Sold
    $795,000
  • Dec 4, 2015 Pending
    —
  • Nov 16, 2015 Contingent
    —
  • Nov 10, 2015 Back On Market
    —
  • Nov 6, 2015 Contingent
    —
  • Oct 21, 2015 Listed
    $695,000 (+95.2%)
  • Jan 2016
    mls logo MLS # 439244
  • Jan 5, 2016 Sold
    $795,000
  • Dec 4, 2015 Pending
    —
  • Nov 5, 2015 Act Cont Show
    —
  • Oct 22, 2015 Listed
    $695,000
  • Dec 2015
    Public Records
  • Dec 15, 2015 Sold
    $795,000 (+14.4%)
  • May 2012
    mls logo MLS # 40563649
  • May 16, 2012 Sold
    $356,000
  • Feb 29, 2012 Listed
    $359,000
  • May 2012
    Public Records
  • May 3, 2012 Sold
    $356,000 (-0.8%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $18,025 +2.3%
    $1,205,522 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $17,617 +0.7%
    $1,181,894
  • 2022
    $17,500 -4.1%
    $1,181,894 +4.04%
  • 2021
    $18,244 +33.6%
    $1,136,000
  • 2020
    $13,655 +3.4%
    $1,136,000 +32.01%
  • 2019
    $13,211 +1.8%
    $860,523 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $12,979 +6.6%
    $843,654 +4.04%
  • 2016
    $12,176 +89.4%
    $810,900
  • 2015
    $6,429
    —
  • 1653 Ashby Ave
    $1.13M
  • South Berkeley
    $985K +5% 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
1649 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,091,000 2/1 1,062 0.01
2940 King St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,053,000 1/1 918 0.02
1645 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,015,000 2/1 1,147 0.02
2938 King St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,281,000 3/2 1,989 0.03
1652 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,150,000 3/2 1,558 0.03
1654 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,231,000 3/1 1,664 0.03
1643 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,135,000 2/1 1,383 0.03
1650 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,145,000 3/2 1,572 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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