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861 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

  • $2,118,000

    Last sold 04/02/2024 for $2.17M

  • 3

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 2,610

    Sqft ($833/Sqft)

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Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1930
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 5,336 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Stunning Spanish Mediterranean located just steps from Solano Avenue and Indian Rock. This charming home has been lovingly maintained and remodeled over 33 years, has sweeping SF skyline, Bay and Golden Gate Bridge Views from the formal living and dining rooms as well as the primary bedroom. The huge gourmet kitchen comes with Sub Zero, Wolf, Miele high-end appliances, custom country cabinetry, sunny eat-in banquette with workstation and French doors leading out to a gorgeous backyard featuring a spa-like setting with water fountain fish pond, lush gardens and fruit trees, hot tub, built-in BBQ, pergola patio, redwood deck and flagstone terrace area with a nice BONUS studio semi-ADU! There are 3 levels with full bathrooms on each and laundry units conveniently upstairs as well as below in the finished basement, which has more BONUS space and a separate entrance. Great for guests, playroom or home office with plenty of storage all around including custom cabinetry in the coveted spacious garage with front yard patio on top. Location, location, location! The best of North Berkeley, UC, Albany and El Cerrito with abundant fine dining, markets, shops and parks nearby. If you're looking for a great family living and entertaining home, don't miss this one! It's a real GEM!!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Paul Tiao
Listing Office - The Agency
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#41054534 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Levels/Style Three Or More Stories, 3, Mediterranean, Spanish
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 2610
Lot Size (SqFt) 5336
Lot Size (Acres) 0.12
Year Built 1930
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 3
# Partial Baths 1
# Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 6
Laundry Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Kitchen Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Insert, Gas, Living Room
Exterior
Foundation Slab, Earthquake Braced
Roof Rolled/Hot Mop, Tile
Construction Siding - Stucco
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Detached, Garage Door Opener
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Green Features: Energy Generation Solar
Water Source Public
Spa Desc Private
Location
View Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, City, Mt Tamalpais, Twin Peaks
County Alameda
Subdivision Thousand Oaks
Directions Just North Of Solano
APN 61257659
$2.11M
Range: $1.8M-$2.43M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $8,769/month
Gross rent multiplier: 20.4
  • Apr 2024
    mls logo MLS # 41054534
  • Apr 2, 2024 Sold
    $2,175,000 (+1.2%)
  • Apr 2, 2024 Listed
    $2,150,000
  • Apr 2, 2024 Listed
    $2,150,000
  • Feb 13, 2024 Listed
  • Feb 13, 2024 Listed
  • 861 Contra Costa Ave
    $2.17M
  • Thousand Oaks
    $1.54M -3% y/y
  • 94707
    $1.39M -4% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M -8% y/y
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