Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,240 sqft$871/sqft
1040 Keith Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,757 sq ftLot Size
1960Year Built
$871/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Room For Everybody: 4 Bedrooms; 3-1/2 Baths; Pale Wood Floors, All On Two Living Levels, Ample Storage Throughout; Spacious, Open And Light: terraced downhill, this Berkeley Hills home has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, wide open green space vistas and bay views beyond; Main Level: Combination Kitchen, Living, And Dining Area: all opening up to a large deck overlooking serene green meadow visited often by deer. Primary Suite: features a large walk-in closet; tile bath; shower; Guest Half Bath;...Room For Everybody: 4 Bedrooms; 3-1/2 Baths; Pale Wood Floors, All On Two Living Levels, Ample Storage Throughout; Spacious, Open And Light: terraced downhill, this Berkeley Hills home has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, wide open green space vistas and bay views beyond; Main Level: Combination Kitchen, Living, And Dining Area: all opening up to a large deck overlooking serene green meadow visited often by deer. Primary Suite: features a large walk-in closet; tile bath; shower; Guest Half Bath; Second Level Down: common area opens through floor to ceiling sliding doors to yet another deck; 3 bedrooms; 2 full baths, laundry room with side-by-side washer/dryer; Junior ADU plan for this level has preliminary city approval; Flexible Bonus Space: A large room off the common area has French doors and can serve as guest/office/5th bedroom (no closet); Great Big Garage: plenty of room for multiple cars and even more possibilities: home workshop/art studio space (our seller used half of it as a music studio); Additional storage space with outside access at the downslope level. OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED

Listing Agents

  1. Ira Serkes

    Ira Serkes

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00936453

    P: (510) 684-3334

  2. Ira Serkes

    Ira Serkes

    Alternative Listing Agent

    DRE #01143916

    P: (510) 684-3334

Listing closed: 07/09/2024 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41060671

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,075,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

123.6%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Ira Serkes, DRE #00936453

Sold By Winkler Real Estate Group, Fanny Chew, DRE #02199639

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Property Information for 1040 Keith Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.75%
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Enclosed Garage, On Street
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,757 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Fireplace Insert, Gas Burning
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: None
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Siding - Other
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter
  • Level - Lower: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5757
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5757.0
  • Model: Contemporary
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2240
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Terraced Down, Other
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Spruce to Keith
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 61-2555-28-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 1040 Keith Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 9, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41060671

$1,950,000
Jul 9, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41060671

$1,950,000
Jul 2, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539973977

$1,950,000

+5.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/09/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41060671

$1,950,000
07/09/2024

Sold

EBRD #41060671

$1,950,000
07/02/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1539973977

$1,950,000

+5.4% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1040 Keith Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$596,700Additions$1,392,300Total$1,989,000
Tax Record2025$28,912 ($2,409 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,757 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1975CountyALAMEDAAPN61-2555-28-2

Schools near 1040 Keith Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1040 Keith Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,950,000
4
2,240
5,757
$950,000
4
3
2,419
6,407
3
2.5
2,458
8,700
$1,750,000
4
1,831
10,626
$725,000
5
2,806
6,056
$1,080,000
3
4
3,581
8,480

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