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Sold on 07/26/2018
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486 Michigan Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

$2,480,000

Last sold 07/26/2018 for $1.72M

  • 5

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 3,103

    Sqft ($556/Sqft)

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About 486 Michigan Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1928
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,800 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
This exquisitely remodeled 1928 classic Tudor home was extensively renovated 2008-2012 by architect David Gilbert and Landmark Construction. There are five plus bedrooms and four baths. The sunny gourmet kitchen opens to a family room with French doors to an expansive deck that overlooks lush terraced gardens and views of the Bay. The magnificent living room has soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, wrought iron chandelier, and stone fireplace which adjoins a formal dining room. The upper level has three bedrooms and two baths, including a fantastic master suite with walk in closet and luxurious bathroom. All bathrooms have beautiful stone and tile finishes. Hardwood floors throughout most of home. The lower level has a spacious den, bedroom, and bathroom all opening to another deck. There is a large laundry room and storage room with cool temperatures perfect for a wine cellar. The home is near the incredible Tilden Regional Park, bus lines, and next to Dorothy Bolte Park.
Listed by
Listing Agent - KIM MARIENTHAL
Listing Office - COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40820809 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C
Heating Forced Air 2 Zns Or More
Levels/Style Tudor, Three Or More Stories
Status Sold
SqFt 3103
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
MLS # 40820809
Lot Size (Acres) 0.16
City Transfer Tax Yes
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1928
Interior
Bathroom Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Total # of Bathrooms 4
Primary Bathroom Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Kitchen Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Total # of Rooms 10
Add'l Room(s) Den, Kitchen/Family Combo, Storage, Utility Room
Flooring Hardwood Floors, Tile, Wall To Wall Carpeting
Fireplaces 1, Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room, Stone
Exterior
Foundation Crawl Space, Partial Basement, Post & Pier
Exterior Dual Pane Windows, Stucco
Roof Composition Shingles
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Attached Garage
Exterior Features Back Yard, Deck(s), Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Back
Lot Description Down Slope
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Additional Equipment Dryer, DSL/Modem Line, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
Laundry 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
Pool None
Location
View Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial, San Francisco
Area Berkeley Map Area 1
County Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison THOUSAND OAKS
Directions Spruce To Michigan
APN 62-2939-16
$2.48M
Range: $1.95M-$3M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $5,558/month
Gross rent multiplier: 25.9
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40820809
  • Jun 24, 2019 Sold
    $1,725,000
  • Aug 1, 2018 Sold
    $1,725,000
  • Jun 15, 2018 Pending
    —
  • May 8, 2018 Listed
    $1,695,000 (-5.6%)
  • May 8, 2018 Listed
    $1,795,000 (+25.1%)
  • Jul 2018
    Public Records
  • Jul 24, 2018 Sold
    $1,725,000 (+1.8%)
  • Nov 2012
    Public Records
  • Nov 1, 2012 Sold
    $1,435,000
  • Nov 2012
    mls logo MLS # 40578663
  • Nov 1, 2012 Sold
    $1,435,000 (-4.0%)
  • Jun 20, 2012 Listed
    $1,495,000 (+61.6%)
  • Dec 2004
    Public Records
  • Dec 7, 2004 Sold
    $925,000
  • Dec 2004
    mls logo MLS # 40044488
  • Dec 7, 2004 Sold
    $925,000 (+15.9%)
  • Oct 4, 2004 Listed
    $798,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $28,844 +2.0%
    $1,886,511 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $28,271 +1.4%
    $1,849,527
  • 2022
    $27,882 -0.2%
    $1,849,527 +2.0%
  • 2021
    $27,946 +4.8%
    $1,813,267 +3.06%
  • 2020
    $26,672 +3.5%
    $1,759,500
  • 2019
    $25,770 +8.6%
    $1,759,500 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $23,730 +6.1%
    $1,725,000 +13.29%
  • 2016
    $22,363 +1.1%
    $1,522,577
  • 2015
    $22,122
    —
  • 486 Michigan Ave
    $1.72M
  • Southampton
    $1.29M -18% y/y
  • 94707
    $1.34M -3% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M +10% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
500 Michigan Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $2,867,000 4/4 4,385 0.01
478 Michigan Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,830,000 3/1 1,975 0.02
483 Michigan Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,971,000 4/2 1,940 0.02
474 Michigan Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,923,000 3/2 2,043 0.03
496 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94708 $2,238,000 4/2 2,624 0.03
489 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,758,000 3/2 1,534 0.03
81 Northampton Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,954,000 5/3 3,088 0.03
494 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,692,000 3/3 1,808 0.04

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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