131 Tamalpais Road

Sold 12/30/21Virtual Tour
Sold 12/30/21Virtual Tour
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Last Sold Price
$2,550,000
4 beds2,389 sqft$1,067/sqft
131 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Description

Stylish and sophisticated with fabulous bay and city views, this extraordinary home is a marriage of thoughtful architecture, design, art, space, light and beautiful materials. Planned for flexibility and quality of life: private living spaces center on open great room w/ 2-story ceilings, a wall of glass and breathtaking views, 4 bedrooms, tasteful kitchen with new appliances,separate inlaw apartment. Chic modern vibe w/history. Built in 1963 by renowned designer Louise Rigg for her own family,...Stylish and sophisticated with fabulous bay and city views, this extraordinary home is a marriage of thoughtful architecture, design, art, space, light and beautiful materials. Planned for flexibility and quality of life: private living spaces center on open great room w/ 2-story ceilings, a wall of glass and breathtaking views, 4 bedrooms, tasteful kitchen with new appliances,separate inlaw apartment. Chic modern vibe w/history. Built in 1963 by renowned designer Louise Rigg for her own family, this extremely cool, dramatic home features her signature design elements: polished concrete,redwood, brick, copper, colorful glazed tiles, suspended staircase and plenty of glass to bring in the light. Indoor-outdoor California living - private enclosed patio welcomes you home, sunny decks for dining and entertaining with a view,landscaped backyard connects via private gate to Codornices Park. Close to North Berkeley Gourmet Ghetto, Northside and the University campus.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/30/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ana Forest • DRE #01234464 • RED OAK REALTY

Property Details for 131 Tamalpais Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
40974370
Days on Compass
14
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1963
Lot Size
0.15 AC / 6,500 SF
County
Alameda County
City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mid Century Modern
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Converted Garage, Off Street Parking, Workshop in Garage
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Park, San Francisco, Water, Bridges, Mt Tamalpais
Total # Parking Spaces
0

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,365,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

135.1%

[Berkeley, CA]

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Listing Courtesy of RED OAK REALTY, Ana Forest, DRE #01234464

Sold By Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty, Scott Leverette, DRE #01371899

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Building Information for 131 Tamalpais Road

Stories-Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,500 SF

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Property Information for 131 Tamalpais Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Den, Living Room
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Tile, Carpet, Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Garage, Washer, Cabinets
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: In-Law Unit
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: In-Law Quarters, Converted Garage, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities
  • Builder/Architect: Louise Rigg
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Other
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Backyard, Garden, Landscape Back, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6500
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6500.0
  • Model: Mid-Century Modern
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2389
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Patio, Storage, Terraced Down, Fenced Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Private
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Acres: 0.15
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: GPS/ ask Siri
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 131 Tamalpais Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 30, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40974370

$2,550,000—
Dec 30, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40974370

$2,550,000—
Dec 30, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #40974370

$2,550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2021

Sold

EBRD #40974370

$2,550,000
12/30/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40974370

$2,550,000
12/30/2021

Sold

RESFAR #40974370

$2,550,000

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

Public Records for 131 Tamalpais Road

Taxable ValueLand$828,051Additions$1,932,119Total$2,760,170
Tax Record2025$39,424 ($3,285 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,389 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,389 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1970CountyALAMEDAAPN60-2470-11

Schools near 131 Tamalpais Road

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

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: 131 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,550,000
4
2,389
6,500
129 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
4
2.5
2,794
6,500
123 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
4
2.5
2,372
6,500
160 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
2
1,440
4,313
137 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
1
2,733
35,459
117 Tamalpais Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,100,000
4
3,124
6,500

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