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Sold on 08/01/2012
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853 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

  • $1,945,000

    Last sold 08/01/2012 for $900K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,301

    Sqft ($391/Sqft)

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About 853 Contra Costa Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1918
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 5,290 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Sited with views to the bay, this graceful, classic home features a sun porch, beautifully refinished red oak floors, formal dining room, built-in cabinetry and partial basement. The original staircase’s generous landing overlooks the rear garden. Gorgeous craftsman style woodwork. Open Sun. 2-4.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Barry Pilger
Listing Office - Stafford Real Estate
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40578481 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Gravity
Levels/Style Two Story, 2, Craftsman
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 2301
Lot Size (SqFt) 5290
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1214
Year Built 1918
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
# Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 8
Laundry Hookups Only, In Basement
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Electric Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Flooring Hardwood, Carpet
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Brick
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Wood Shingles
# Garage Spaces 1
Parking Detached, Undersized Garage
Lot Description Sloped Up
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity 220 Volts In Kitchen
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
View Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
County Alameda
Subdivision Thousand Oaks
High School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150
APN 61257662
$1.94M
Range: $1.4M-$2.48M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $2,089/month
Gross rent multiplier: 35.9
  • Aug 2012
    mls logo MLS # 40578481
  • Aug 1, 2012 Sold
    $900,000
  • Mar 22, 2012 Listed
    $899,000
  • Jul 2012
    Public Records
  • Jul 27, 2012 Sold
    $900,000 (+0.1%)
  • 853 Contra Costa Ave
    $900K
  • Thousand Oaks
    $1.45M +21% y/y
  • 94707
    $1.34M -10% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $975K -11% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
857 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $2,037,000 3/3 2,613 0.01
849 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,823,000 4/2 1,969 0.01
859 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,886,000 4/2 2,204 0.02
845 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,970,000 3/3 3,189 0.02
844 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $2,020,000 3/1 2,043 0.02
840 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $2,526,000 7/3 4,141 0.02
848 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $2,030,000 4/1 2,441 0.02
861 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 $2,118,000 3/3 2,295 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.

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Ruth Acty Elementary
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
8/10
Berkeley High School
public Grades 9-12
Berkeley Unified School District
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