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2929 Hillegass, Berkeley, CA 94705

$1,626,600

Last sold 10/25/2019 for $1.52M

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,524

    Sqft ($1,001/Sqft)

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About 2929 Hillegass

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1909
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1,378 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
Location, location, location! 2929 Hillegass is situated on Berkeley’s Bicycle Boulevard and is just steps to College Avenue shops and restaurants, a mere 7 blocks to the UC Berkeley Campus and close proximity to Ashby BART and AC Transit. What more could one ask for when it comes to location? This charming shingle built in 1909 offers original charm with modern updates to provide for comfortable, everyday living. The living room, dining room and kitchen boast an open floor plan with French doors opening to an expansive redwood deck. The laundry room and a full bath complete this floor. Upstairs is comprised of three bedrooms, a full bath and a balcony off one of the bedrooms, providing the perfect environment for unwinding after a long day. Don’t miss this opportunity to own in this coveted Berkeley neighborhood!
Listed by
Listing Agent - SARAH ABEL
Listing Office - COMPASS
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40883499 • last updated 7 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Central Gravity
Levels/Style Brown Shingle, Two Story
Status Sold
SqFt 1524
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
MLS # 40883499
Lot Size (Acres) 0.031635
City Transfer Tax Yes
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1909
Interior
Bathroom Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Total # of Bathrooms 2
Primary Bathroom Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen
Total # of Rooms 6
Add'l Room(s) Dining Area, Kitchen/Family Combo, Sun Porch
Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout
Fireplaces 0, None
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Foundation Crawl Space
Exterior Wood Shingles
Roof Composition Shingles
Parking Off Street Parking
Exterior Features Deck(s)
Lot Description Level, Zero Lot Line
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Green Features: Solar None
Additional Equipment Security Alarm - Owned, Water Heater Gas, Other
Laundry 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Laundry Room
Pool None
Location
Area Berkeley Map Area 9
County Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison ELMWOOD
School District Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Elementary School District Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Directions Ashby To Hillegass
APN 52-1569-19
$1.62M
Range: $1.2M-$2.04M
Last 30 days 
  • Oct 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40883499
  • Oct 26, 2019 Sold
    $1,525,000
  • Oct 25, 2019 Sold
    $1,525,000 (+17.8%)
  • Oct 5, 2019 Pending
    —
  • Oct 5, 2019 Pending
    —
  • Sep 25, 2019 Listed
    $1,295,000
  • Sep 25, 2019 Listed
    $1,295,000 (+43.6%)
  • Oct 2019
    Public Records
  • Oct 25, 2019 Sold
    $1,525,000
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40732542
  • Jun 22, 2019 Sold
    $901,800
  • Apr 7, 2016 Sold
    $901,800 (+6.1%)
  • Mar 30, 2016 Pending
    —
  • Mar 16, 2016 Listed
    $850,000
  • Mar 16, 2016 Listed
    $850,000 (+82.0%)
  • Apr 2016
    Public Records
  • Apr 7, 2016 Sold
    $902,000
  • Sep 2001
    Public Records
  • Sep 20, 2001 Sold
    $467,000 (+0.1%)
  • Sep 2001
    mls logo MLS # 21024649
  • Sep 20, 2001 Sold
    $466,524 (-2.4%)
  • Jul 10, 2001 Listed
    $478,000 (+13.8%)
  • Jan 2000
    mls logo MLS # 29038786
  • Jan 4, 2000 Cancelled
    —
  • Nov 16, 1999 Listed
    $420,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $22,039 +1.9%
    $1,635,089 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $21,619 +1.4%
    $1,603,034 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $21,314 -0.5%
    $1,571,604 +2.0%
  • 2021
    $21,420 +4.6%
    $1,540,799
  • 2020
    $20,472 +52.6%
    $1,540,799 +1.04%
  • 2019
    $13,417 +1.5%
    $1,525,000 +59.35%
  • 2018
    $13,213 +56.5%
    $956,990 +4.04%
  • 2016
    $8,444 +1.4%
    $919,836
  • 2015
    $8,331
    —
  • 2929 Hillegass
    $1.52M
  • Claremont Elmwood
    $1.09M +10% y/y
  • 94705
    $1.64M +3% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.04M +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
2921 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $1,765,500 4/2 2,055 0.02
2611 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,487,900 —/— 2,851 0.02
2928 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $1,523,700 4/1 1,755 0.02
2619 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $1,954,800 4/1 2,504 0.04
2914 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,254,600 3/2 2,029 0.04
2608 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $1,599,600 3/1 1,570 0.05
2612 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $1,339,900 3/1 1,442 0.05
2943 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,261,600 3/2 1,855 0.05

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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