131 Avenida Drive

Sold 6/26/20
Sold 6/26/20
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Last Sold Price
$865,000
4 beds1,540 sqft$562/sqft
131 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708

Description

Welcome home to this 4BR, 3.5BA Colonial, filled with California charm and history! This unique property was the home to the granddaughter of California’s 18th governor, Henry Markham. Main level features grand center entrance, living room, formal dining room, half bath & kitchen with access to the deck & yard. Upstairs includes an owners’ suite, along with two additional bedrooms and hall bathroom. Lower level offers upside with a bedroom & bathroom, as well as utility room which could serve as...Welcome home to this 4BR, 3.5BA Colonial, filled with California charm and history! This unique property was the home to the granddaughter of California’s 18th governor, Henry Markham. Main level features grand center entrance, living room, formal dining room, half bath & kitchen with access to the deck & yard. Upstairs includes an owners’ suite, along with two additional bedrooms and hall bathroom. Lower level offers upside with a bedroom & bathroom, as well as utility room which could serve as a family room. The expansive yard, anchored by a mighty redwood, is terraced with multiple areas to garden, meditate and play. The property is located in a sylvan setting around the corner from Berkeley’s Terrace View Park. Only moments from UC Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Tilden Park, the property is also conveniently accessible to downtown Berkeley BART via nearby AC Transit 65 stop.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/26/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by JOSHUA DICKINSON • DRE #01918183 • ZIP CODE EAST BAY

Property Details for 131 Avenida Drive

Status
Sold
MLS #
40895063
Days on Compass
114
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1939
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,829 SF
County
Alameda County
City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY VIEW TE
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Off Street Parking
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Location

Listing Courtesy of ZIP CODE EAST BAY, JOSHUA DICKINSON, DRE #01918183

Sold By Compass, Akali Moju, DRE #02096069

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Building Information for 131 Avenida Drive

Stories-Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,829 SF

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Property Information for 131 Avenida Drive

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Basement
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Utility Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Formal Dining Room, Utility Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
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
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding, Brick Veneer
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Level - Upper: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5829
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5829.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1540
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Side Yard
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak to Avenida
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 60-2487-31
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 131 Avenida Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40895063

$865,000—
Jun 26, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40895063

$865,000—
Jun 22, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674497807

$865,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2020

Sold

EBRD #40895063

$865,000
06/26/2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40895063

$865,000
06/22/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674497807

$865,000

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Public Records for 131 Avenida Drive

Taxable ValueLand$283,796Additions$719,312Total$1,003,108
Tax Record2025$19,706 ($1,642 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,612 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,612 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1960CountyALAMEDAAPN60-2487-31

Schools near 131 Avenida Drive

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

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