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479 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

  • $1,389,000

    Last sold 05/27/2022 for $2M

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,428

    Sqft ($1,401/Sqft)

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About 479 Vassar Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1945
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 5,063 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
This impressive c.1940's view home has been updated, reimagined and improved. Not only are the kitchen and baths beautiful, the systems have been updated: EV plug, new heat pump with air, retrofit, electrical and roof...Situated on a private, verdant parcel, the owners have created a lush oasis for butterflies, bees and birds with thoughtful native planting. West facing views of San Francisco, Mount Tamalpais, Golden Gate Bridge and beyond. Three generously sized bedrooms, and two stylishly remodeled bathrooms, the colors are serene and beachy. All living is on one level with just a few steps up to the main entry and interior access from the two car garage. Garage has excellent built in storage. Located in an idyllic North Berkeley neighborhood, which looks out to lovely views. With in close proximity is Dorothy Bolt Park, Tilden Regional Park, hiking and biking trails are moments away. A block to public bus stop the TransBay and BART direct line or to UC Campus. Move in ready
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ruth Frassetto
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40989219 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 28 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Heat Pump-Air
Levels/Style One Story, 1, Traditional
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 1428
Lot Size (SqFt) 5063
Lot Size (Acres) 0.12
Year Built 1945
Builder Name Unk But Lovely
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
# Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 6
Laundry Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Tile, Wood
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Fireplace Brick, Living Room
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Stucco
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
Lot Description Premium Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Attic Fan, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Heat Pump - Air, Other
Electricity No Solar
Water Source Public
Other Equipment See Remarks
Pool None
Location
View Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, Bridges, City, Mt Tamalpais
County Alameda
Subdivision North Berkeley
Directions Spruce To Vassar
APN 62294610
$1.38M
Range: $1.06M-$1.7M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $5,323/month
Gross rent multiplier: 18.8
  • May 2022
    mls logo MLS # 40989219
  • May 27, 2022 Sold
    $2,000,000
  • May 27, 2022 Sold
    $2,000,000 (+66.9%)
  • Apr 24, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Apr 24, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Apr 19, 2022 Listed
    $1,198,000
  • Apr 19, 2022 Listed
    $1,198,000 (+37.7%)
  • May 2007
    mls logo MLS # 40252004
  • May 15, 2007 Sold
    $870,000 (+2.5%)
  • Mar 22, 2007 Listed
    $849,000 (+48.0%)
  • Aug 2002
    mls logo MLS # 22017473
  • Aug 19, 2002 Sold
    $573,500 (-0.8%)
  • Jun 11, 2002 Listed
    $578,000
  • 479 Vassar Ave
    $2M
  • Southampton
    $1.34M -3% y/y
  • 94708
    $1.49M +15% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M -8% y/y
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8/10
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
9/10
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
9/10
Ruth Acty Elementary
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
7/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Berkeley Unified School District
8/10
Berkeley High School
public Grades 9-12
Berkeley Unified School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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