1060 Sterling Avenue

Sold 6/5/18
Sold 6/5/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,065,000
2 beds765 sqft
1060 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$1,392/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This absolutely charming home up in the hills of Berkeley is a truly inviting retreat from the city!   It has wonderful views over looking the bay and yard. You will appreciate the peace and privacy! The inviting living room with fireplace and large picture window has access to the large deck. The deck with its own fireplace is the ideal place to relax or gather for entertaining both indoors and out. The kitchen has a dining area overlooking the bay. There are two bedrooms, one bathroom, hardwood...This absolutely charming home up in the hills of Berkeley is a truly inviting retreat from the city!   It has wonderful views over looking the bay and yard. You will appreciate the peace and privacy! The inviting living room with fireplace and large picture window has access to the large deck. The deck with its own fireplace is the ideal place to relax or gather for entertaining both indoors and out. The kitchen has a dining area overlooking the bay. There are two bedrooms, one bathroom, hardwood floors and basement storage. PLUS a separate, NEW, Home office building (not included in the square footage). Many upgrades. This is a private, cozy and inviting place to call HOME!  Nearby are foot paths through the neighborhood as well as access to the close by Grizzly Peak Park/playground. Tilden Regional Park is also nearby. The AC Transit bus line offers access to UC Berkeley as well as downtown (visit their site for routes)
  • Listed by: ALESO GOURHAN DRE #01230328 • GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Listing closed: 06/05/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40819915

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$956,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

115.2%

Berkeley, CA

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Sold By GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY, PATRICIA PALMA, DRE #01802420

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Property Information for 1060 Sterling Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Cabin
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Off Street Parking, Parking Area
  • View: Bay
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 4,047 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Primary Bath Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Office
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Tankless Water Heater
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4047
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4047.0
  • Roof: Unknown
  • Sq Ft Apx: 765
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Side Yard
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Acres: 0.09
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly/Shasta/Miller/Whitaker
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2980-16-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: OAKLAND
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1060 Sterling Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 5, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40819915

$1,065,000—
May 22, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623693553

$1,065,000

+16.4% / yr

May 15, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40819915

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2018

Sold

EBRD #40819915

$1,065,000
05/22/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623693553

$1,065,000

+16.4% / yr

05/15/2018

Pending

EBRD #40819915

—

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

Public Records for 1060 Sterling Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$370,798Additions$865,197Total$1,235,995
Tax Record2025$18,153 ($1,513 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt765 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt765 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,047 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1948ZoningR1CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2980-16-1

Schools near 1060 Sterling Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Cragmont Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont 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: 1060 Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,065,000
2
765
4,047
1064 Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$815,000
3
2,413
6,048
1050 Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
4
3
2,175
13,950
1053 Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
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4
3
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6,324
1068 Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
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3
1
1,435
5,478
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3
1,704
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