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712 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

$2,305,000

Last sold 07/18/2018 for $1.87M

4
bed
3
bath
2,391
Sqft ($784/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 712 Contra Costa Ave

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1928

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 6,373 Sqft

Movoto estimate

Parking 1 garage spaces

Rental estimate

Property description

Affectionately referred to as the “Fairytale House” by many of the residents in the neighborhood, this incredibly charming property, with its storybook curb appeal, offers elegant light-filled interiors & an enchanting rear garden. Situated in the highly sought-after Thousand Oaks neighborhood in North Berkeley, this classic Tudor-style home boasts the quintessential Tudor exterior with its high-pitched gable roof, decorative stone accents & dark trim woodwork. Inside you’ll find original details including multiple built-ins, vintage light fixtures, and leaded glass windows. Enchanting multi-level backyard filled with a dazzling array of plants, floral accents, mature trees, and meandering pathways to giant boulders gorgeously covered in weathered moss. Conveniently located just blocks from popular Solano Ave shopping/dining amenities. This desirable neighborhood boasts great schools and easy access to transportation, BART, & multiple bus lines just minutes away!

Listed by

Listing Agent - PATRICIA PALMA

Listing Office - GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Source: MAXEBRDI

MLS#40825691 • last updated 8 years ago

Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 4 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	None
Heating	Forced Air 1 Zone
Levels/Style	Tudor, Three Or More Stories
Status	Sold
SqFt	2391
Type	RESIDENTIAL
SubType	Detached
MLS #	40825691
Lot Size (Acres)	0.146
City Transfer Tax	Yes
Property Condition	Existing
Year Built	1928

Interior
Bathroom	Shower Over Tub, Tile
Total # of Bathrooms	3
Primary Bathroom	Stall Shower, Tile
Total # of Bedrooms	4
Kitchen	Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Total # of Rooms	10
Add'l Room(s)	Au Pair, Basement Finished, Bonus/Plus Room, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Utility Room, Workshop
Flooring	Hardwood Floors, Tile
Fireplaces	1, Living Room, Woodburning

Exterior
Foundation	Crawl Space
Exterior	Stone, Stucco, Wood
Roof	Composition Shingles
# Garage Spaces	1
Parking	Attached Garage, Garage Parking, Int Access From Garage, Off Street Parking, Space Per Unit - 1, Workshop In Garage, Enclosed Garage
Exterior Features	Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
Lot Description	Regular

Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer	Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Additional Equipment	Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
Laundry	Dryer, Washer
Pool	None

Location
View	Hills, Wooded
Area	Berkeley Map Area 2
County	Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison	THOUSAND OAKS
Directions	The Alameda To Capistrano To Contra Costa Ave

$2.3M

Range: $1.95M-$2.65M

Last 30 days

Rental est.: $1,960/month

• Gross rent multiplier: 79.7

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Jul 2019
MLS # 40663240
Jul 20, 2019 Sold
$1,350,000 (-28.0%)
Aug 8, 2014 Sold
$1,350,000
Jul 9, 2014 Pending
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Jun 25, 2014 Listed
$1,095,000
Jun 25, 2014 Listed
$1,095,000
Jun 2019
MLS # 40825691
Jun 24, 2019 Sold
$1,875,000
Jul 19, 2018 Sold
$1,875,000
Jun 21, 2018 Pending
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Jun 12, 2018 Listed
$1,495,000
Jun 12, 2018 Listed
$1,495,000 (+10.7%)
Jul 2018
Public Records
Jul 18, 2018 Sold
$1,875,000 (+25.4%)
Aug 2014
Public Records
Aug 7, 2014 Sold
$1,350,000 (+23.3%)

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$30,523 +2.2%

$2,066,473 +2.0%
2023
$29,866 +1.1%

$2,025,961
2022
$29,549 +0.3%

$2,025,961 +2.0%
2021
$29,475 +4.6%

$1,986,243 +3.86%
2020
$28,172 +5.8%

$1,912,500
2019
$26,638 +25.5%

$1,912,500 +2.0%
2018
$21,223 +6.5%

$1,875,000 +34.12%
2016
$19,919 +1.3%

$1,397,991
2015
$19,660

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712 Contra Costa Ave
$1.87M
Thousand Oaks
$1.25M +13% y/y
94707
$1.3M -6% y/y
Berkeley
$1.09M +10% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
718 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707	$1,535,000	4/3	2,494	0.01
1924 Yosemite Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,337,000	4/2	2,725	0.02
1920 Yosemite Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,596,000	4/4	3,529	0.02
1932 Yosemite Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,360,000	4/2	2,699	0.02
1937 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,859,000	4/3	2,588	0.02
721 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707	$1,838,000	3/2	1,800	0.02
1929 Capistrano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,087,000	3/2	1,976	0.03
1910 Yosemite Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,981,000	3/2	2,041	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.