Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,282 sqft
12 Ajax Pl, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.48 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
$886/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A rare and magnificent compound with two properties being sold together connected by private gardens. Spectacular views and maximum privacy from both the main house, originally architect designed by Marcie Wong and Donn Logan as their own home with 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, and the mid century house at 90 Hill Rd. designed by Roger Lee with 1 bedroom, 2 baths. The entire property is gated and fenced and located on an historic cul-de-sac!A rare and magnificent compound with two properties being sold together connected by private gardens. Spectacular views and maximum privacy from both the main house, originally architect designed by Marcie Wong and Donn Logan as their own home with 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, and the mid century house at 90 Hill Rd. designed by Roger Lee with 1 bedroom, 2 baths. The entire property is gated and fenced and located on an historic cul-de-sac!
  • Listed by: BEBE MCRAE DRE #00875159 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Listing closed: 11/21/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40839871

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,500,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

122.9%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., BEBE MCRAE, DRE #00875159

Sold By MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY, MELISSA EIZENBERG, DRE #01184596

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Property Information for 12 Ajax Place

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Other
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Lot Size: 0.48 AC / 20,787 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: Hot Tub
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Other
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Primary Bath Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 6.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Guest House, Study, Utility Room, Workshop, Other
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, DSL/Modem Line, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Stereo Speakers Built-In, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings, Other
  • Builder/Architect: Wong/Logan
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows, Other
  • Foundation: Partial Basement, Slab
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 4 Baths
  • Lot Description: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot, Secluded, Other
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 20787
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20787.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4282
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Acres: 0.24
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak-Hill-Atlas
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-3161-11
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 12 Ajax Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40839871

$3,792,000—
Oct 24, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40839871

—
Sep 24, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40839871

$4,388,888—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2018

Sold

EBRD #40839871

$3,792,000
10/24/2018

Pending

EBRD #40839871

—
09/24/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40839871

$4,388,888

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

Public Records for 12 Ajax Place

Taxable ValueLand$910,248Additions$2,271,058Total$3,181,306
Tax Record2025$46,265 ($3,855 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,169 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,169 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated1995CountyALAMEDAAPN63-3161-11

Schools near 12 Ajax Place

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: 12 Ajax Place, Berkeley, CA 94708
$3,792,000
4
4,282
20,787
–
3
3
3,009
7,978
–
2
2
1,113
10,187
$796,000
3
3,196
39,200
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3
2.5
2,543
7,297
–
–
–
–
6,158

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