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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,290 sqft

1069 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1949Year Built
$1,072/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Mid-century, hidden gem with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay. Rich woodwork adorns the home. The kitchen features stainless steel refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. Two bedrooms with picture windows and one bathroom are on the main level. One bedroom on the entry level features spectacular views, a kitchenette, bathroom w/ walk-in shower, and laundry closet with stacked washer-dryer. Two Redwood trees enhance the property that is surrounded by open land with unlimited potential. Recently...Mid-century, hidden gem with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay. Rich woodwork adorns the home. The kitchen features stainless steel refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. Two bedrooms with picture windows and one bathroom are on the main level. One bedroom on the entry level features spectacular views, a kitchenette, bathroom w/ walk-in shower, and laundry closet with stacked washer-dryer. Two Redwood trees enhance the property that is surrounded by open land with unlimited potential. Recently installed additions are retaining wall fences, redwood staircase, bathroom toilet, kitchen garbage disposal, upper bathroom sink, and stackable washer and dryer. Close to UC Berkeley, a short walk to bus stops. SF is 30 minutes away by car. Grizzly Peak Park, Berkeley Rose Garden, and Codornices Park are all close by. Tilden Regional Park is a 5 min drive. Downtown Berkeley and Solano Ave are less than a 10 min drive to a variety of gastronomic delights, including Farmers Market.
Listing closed: 08/24/2021 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40959433
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,350,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

125.5%

Berkeley, CA

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Square Feet
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Location

Sold By RED OAK REALTY, SHERIL MADDEN, DRE #01228854

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Property Information for 1069 Sterling Avenue

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Carport - 1
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 0

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,112 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Closet, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, None
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: No Additional Rooms
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Stall Shower, Tile
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8112
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8112.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1290
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Laundry Facility
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Acres: 0.19
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak to Shasta to Sterling
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2978-55
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Multi Family Information

General Details
  • Units Total: 0

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1069 Sterling Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 24, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40959433

$1,382,500—
Aug 24, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40959433

$1,382,500—
Aug 24, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #40959433

$1,382,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/24/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40959433

$1,382,500
08/24/2021

Sold

EBRD #40959433

$1,382,500
08/24/2021

Sold

RESFAR #40959433

$1,382,500

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

Public records

1069 Sterling Avenue

Beds

2

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,002 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,002 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

8,112 SqFt

Schools near 1069 Sterling 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
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: 1069 Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,382,500
3
1,290
8,112
$760,000
3
1,513
6,000
$1,900,000
4
4,018
7,550
–
5
4
3,013
17,689
$1,260,000
3
2,138
7,450
$450,000
–
–
–
5,309

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