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712 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

  • $2,121,000

    Last sold 07/19/2018 for $1.87M

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,391

    Sqft ($784/Sqft)

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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 logo
MLS#40825691 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style Three Or More Stories, 3, Tudor
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 2391
Lot Size (SqFt) 6373
Lot Size (Acres) 0.146
Year Built 1928
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 3
# Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 10
Laundry Dryer, Washer
Kitchen Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Electric Range, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Window Features Skylight(s), Weather Stripping
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Stone, Stucco, Wood
# Garage Spaces 1
Parking Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Space Per Unit - 1, Workshop In Garage, Enclosed
Lot Description Regular
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
View Hills, Trees/Woods
County Alameda
Subdivision Thousand Oaks
Directions The Alameda To Capistrano To Contra Costa Ave
$2.12M
Range: $1.78M-$2.46M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,067/month
Gross rent multiplier: 116.8
  • Jul 2018
    mls logo MLS # 40825691
  • Jul 19, 2018 Sold
    $1,875,000 (+25.4%)
  • Jun 21, 2018 Pending
  • Jun 12, 2018 Listed
    $1,495,000 (+10.7%)
  • Aug 2014
    mls logo MLS # 40663240
  • Aug 8, 2014 Sold
    $1,350,000 (+23.3%)
  • Jul 9, 2014 Pending
  • Jun 25, 2014 Listed
    $1,095,000
  • 712 Contra Costa Ave
    $1.87M
  • Thousand Oaks
    $1.59M 0% y/y
  • 94707
    $1.39M -4% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M -8% y/y
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