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480 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

  • $1,956,000

    Last sold 05/06/2022 for $2.3M

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,539

    Sqft ($906/Sqft)

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About 480 Vassar Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1935
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 5,000 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Stunning and gracious 1935 Berkeley Hills European-style Classic, lovingly renovated with modern amenities. Panoramic Golden Gate and Bay views from expansive decks for sunset dining and entertaining. Four beds/three baths including a garden apartment with en-suite bath. Large family room with fireplace opens to the garden; the bonus room has a separate entrance. Ideal spaces for rental, in-law or au-pair. Spacious high-end kitchen is a cook's delight with plenty of counter space. Three beautifully remodeled bathrooms. The landscaped gardens and patios offer more delightful private areas. The attached garage with new washer/dryer is right off the kitchen; new furnace, tankless water heater and central A/C. Tilden Park and the Kensington Shops are close by. The 67 bus takes you to downtown Berkeley, Cal and BART. A warm and welcoming gem in the Hills!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Michael Friedman
Listing Office - The GRUBB Company
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40985874 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 22 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style Three Or More Stories, 3, French Country, Mediterranean
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 2539
Lot Size (SqFt) 5000
Year Built 1935
Builder Name European
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 3
# Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 9
Laundry Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer
Kitchen Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
# Fireplaces 2
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Brick, Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
Window Features Double Pane Windows, Screens
Exterior
Foundation Slab, Combination
Roof Metal
Construction Wood Shingles, Brick Veneer
# Garage Spaces 1
Parking Attached, Int Access From Garage, Space Per Unit - 1, Garage Door Opener
Lot Description Sloped Down, Other, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Other, Appliances, Water Heater, Windows
Electricity No Solar
Water Source Public
Other Equipment Other
Pool None
Location
County Alameda
Subdivision Berkeley Hills
Elementary School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150
High School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Directions Spruce To Vassar
APN 62294514
$1.95M
Range: $1.6M-$2.3M
Last 30 days 
  • May 2022
    mls logo MLS # 40985874
  • May 6, 2022 Sold
    $2,300,000
  • May 6, 2022 Sold
    $2,300,000 (+24.5%)
  • Apr 4, 2022 Pending
  • Apr 4, 2022 Pending
  • Mar 23, 2022 Listed
    $1,848,000
  • Mar 23, 2022 Listed
    $1,848,000
  • 480 Vassar Ave
    $2.3M
  • Southampton
    $1.39M 0% 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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