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898 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

  • $1,907,000

    Last sold 06/24/2023 for $1.63M

  • 3

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,281

    Sqft ($715/Sqft)

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About 898 Contra Costa Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1936
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4,725 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
First time on market in 50+yrs Beautifully located just a stone’s throw from Solano Ave this three-bdrm home is perched just high enough for sublime SF & Bay views. Just off Indian Rock Path, entry is thru a private garden courtyrd. The elegant liv rm features a dramatic vaulted tray ceiling, fireplace & wall of west-facing multi-pane windows look out onto the Golden Gate Bridge. There’s a formal dining rm also w/gorgeous views, a breakfast rm w/built-in china-cabinets & the kitchen w/plentiful cabinetry and original tile counters. A bdrm & half bath complete the main level. The split-level design continues w/a full bath & 2 more bdrms. The spacious primary bdrm has multi-paned windows on 3 sides allowing for lovely light thruout. Each of the upper bdrms feature 2 sets of closets. The lower level has a fam. rm, laundry area, another half bath & a workshop space. In addition to the main entry from the courtyard, an enclosed breezeway leads from the 2-car garage to the front door for easy weather-protected entry. This is the perfect location: Just a block down Indian Rock Path to Solano Ave’s shops, restaurants, coffee houses & transportation. Contra Costa is a lovely street, w/dramatic rock outcroppings, mature oak trees, and is convenient to all things North Berkeley!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Colleen Larkin
Listing Office - THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#41028751 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Hot Water, Central
Levels/Style Multi/Split, Traditional, Art Deco
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 2281
Lot Size (SqFt) 4725
Lot Size (Acres) 0.11
Year Built 1936
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 1
# Partial Baths 2
# Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 7
Laundry Hookups Only, In Basement, Laundry Room
Kitchen Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Electric Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
Flooring Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Engineered Wood
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Exterior
Roof Shingle
Construction Stucco
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street
Lot Description Front Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity No Solar
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
View Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, City, Mt Tamalpais
County Alameda
Subdivision Thousand Oaks
Directions Solano To Contra Costa
APN 61257530
$1.9M
Range: $1.69M-$2.11M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $8,769/month
Gross rent multiplier: 13.8
  • Jun 2023
    mls logo MLS # 41028751
  • Jun 24, 2023 Sold
    $1,630,000 (+12.4%)
  • Jun 14, 2023 Pending
  • May 31, 2023 Listed
    $1,450,000
  • May 31, 2023 Listed
    $1,450,000
  • 898 Contra Costa Ave
    $1.63M
  • Thousand Oaks
    $1.54M -3% y/y
  • 94707
    $1.39M -4% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M -8% y/y
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