1401 Le Roy Ave

Berkeley, CA 94708

$3,100,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4,063 Sq. Ft.
$763 / Sq. Ft.
4,063
Sq. Ft.
$763
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 10/7/20
Sold 10/7/20

Description

Designed by renowned architect John Galen Howard (Campanile) for himself, with a spectacular library addition by Julia Morgan in 1925, this handsome estate-like property, elevated above the street on Le Roy and Rose, maintains a sense of privacy & has captivating S. F. Bay views. The wing design has effortless in-outdoor flow. Almost all the rooms on the main level have French doors leading out to an expansive brick patio with a pond & waterfall & all the rooms upstairs except for the master, have...Designed by renowned architect John Galen Howard (Campanile) for himself, with a spectacular library addition by Julia Morgan in 1925, this handsome estate-like property, elevated above the street on Le Roy and Rose, maintains a sense of privacy & has captivating S. F. Bay views. The wing design has effortless in-outdoor flow. Almost all the rooms on the main level have French doors leading out to an expansive brick patio with a pond & waterfall & all the rooms upstairs except for the master, have doors leading out to balconies. Pathways from the patio lead you up through the large yard. A bridge from the patio takes you to the elevator that goes to the 2-car garage. Located in a storied North Berkeley neighborhood, close to UCB, steps from the Rose Garden, Codornices , Glendale-Laloma Parks. Near Tilden and the amenities of Gourmet Village.
  1. Listed by NORAH BROWER • DRE #01197240 • COMPASS
  2. Listed by DANIELLA BROWER • DRE #02086148 • COMPASS

Property Details for 1401 Le Roy Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Brown Shingle
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Mt Tamalpais, San Francisco
LISTING UPDATED: 10/08/2020 10:34 AM

Property Details for 1401 Le Roy Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40919983
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,769 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, NORAH BROWER, DRE #01197240; COMPASS, DANIELLA BROWER, DRE #02086148

Sold By RED OAK REALTY, BILLY KARP, DRE #00955756

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Building Information for 1401 Le Roy Avenue

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,769 SF

Payment Calculator

$16,988 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,318

Property Taxes

$1,670

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1401 Le Roy Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • FIREPLACES: Den, Dining Room, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Closet, In Laundry Room, Upper Floor, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Elevator
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Full, Laundry Room, Den / Study / Office
  • Primary Bath Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Window
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 5.0
  • Room Additional: Office, Great Room, Laundry
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Space Heater
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities
  • Builder/Architect: John G Howard
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Full Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom
  • Level - Upper: 4 Baths, 4 Bedrooms, Other
  • Lot Description: Corner, Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 20769
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20769.0
  • Roof: Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4063
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Patio, Tool Shed, Porch Steps
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Acres: 0.48
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: Euclid to Hawthorne, left on Le Roy
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 58-2244-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 1401 Le Roy Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 7, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40919983

$3,100,000—
Oct 7, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40919983

$3,100,000—
Sep 28, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685539439

$3,100,000—
Sep 22, 2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40919983

—
Sep 22, 2020

Pending

EBRD #40919983

—
Sep 8, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40919983

$2,980,000—
Sep 8, 2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40919983

$2,980,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/07/2020

Sold

EBRD #40919983

$3,100,000
10/07/2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40919983

$3,100,000
09/28/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685539439

$3,100,000
09/22/2020

Pending

MLSListings #EB40919983

—
09/22/2020

Pending

EBRD #40919983

—
09/08/2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40919983

$2,980,000
09/08/2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40919983

$2,980,000

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Public Records for 1401 Le Roy Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$177,400Additions$414,000Total$591,400
Tax Record2025$20,045 ($1,670 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt4,063 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,063 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,769 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1912Year Renovated1917CountyALAMEDAAPN58-2244-1

Schools near 1401 Le Roy Avenue

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

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, NORAH BROWER, DRE #01197240; COMPASS, DANIELLA BROWER, DRE #02086148

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