1408 Hawthorne Terrace

Sold 11/1/17
Sold 11/1/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,925,000
5 beds4,237 sqft
1408 Hawthorne Ter, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.49 acresLot Size
1921Year Built
$690/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Rare combination of spectacular architecture, prized location, and gorgeous landscaped grounds! Enjoy the timeless beauty of this iconic Maybeck Italian Palazzo (C. 1921) sited on 3 parcels. Features include panoramic Bay views, multiple arched French doors that open to an expansive private courtyard and loggia, grand living room with signature fireplace and ornately stenciled designs, tall ceilings, elegant library, spacious formal DR with Bernini style columns, remodeled kitchen with Butlers pantry,...Rare combination of spectacular architecture, prized location, and gorgeous landscaped grounds! Enjoy the timeless beauty of this iconic Maybeck Italian Palazzo (C. 1921) sited on 3 parcels. Features include panoramic Bay views, multiple arched French doors that open to an expansive private courtyard and loggia, grand living room with signature fireplace and ornately stenciled designs, tall ceilings, elegant library, spacious formal DR with Bernini style columns, remodeled kitchen with Butlers pantry, 5++ BR includes sunroom & lower level rooms. One-car garage. Enchanting gardens. Close to shops, restaurants, & public transportation of Gourmet Ghetto.
  • Listed by: SUSIE SCHEVILL DRE #00981376 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
  • Listed by: FAYE KEOGH DRE #00988354 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Listing closed: 11/01/2017 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40795161

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,895,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

126.1%

Berkeley, CA

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Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., SUSIE SCHEVILL, DRE #00981376; THE GRUBB CO. INC., FAYE KEOGH, DRE #00988354

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., HELENE BARKIN, DRE #01032351

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Property Information for 1408 Hawthorne Terrace

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: GOURMET GHETTO
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Below Building Parking
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Lot Size: 0.49 AC / 21,150 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Formal Dining Room, Library, Storage, Utility Room, Other
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Tile
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: Security Alarm - Owned, Water Heater Gas, Other
  • Builder/Architect: BernardMaybeck
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Master Bedrm Retreat, Other
  • Lot Description: Irregular, Secluded, Other
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 21150
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21150.0
  • Pets: Allowed - Yes
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4237
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Yard Description: Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Patio Covered, Side Yard, Terraced Back, Tool Shed, Other
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Acres: 0.49
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: EUCLID TO HAWTHORNE TERRACE
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 59-2249-22-2
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 1408 Hawthorne Terrace

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 1, 2017

Sold

EBRD #40795161

$2,925,000—
Oct 23, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #609739366

$2,925,000

+26.0% / yr

Oct 3, 2017

Pending

EBRD #40795161

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/01/2017

Sold

EBRD #40795161

$2,925,000
10/23/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #609739366

$2,925,000

+26.0% / yr

10/03/2017

Pending

EBRD #40795161

—

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

Public Records for 1408 Hawthorne Terrace

Taxable ValueLand$1,018,391Additions$2,520,878Total$3,539,269
Tax Record2025$55,302 ($4,608 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,197 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,197 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,150 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921Year Renovated1930CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2249-22-2

Schools near 1408 Hawthorne Terrace

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

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X 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: 1408 Hawthorne Terrace, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,925,000
5
4,237
21,150
1406 Hawthorne Terrace, Berkeley, CA 94708
$3,700,000
4
3,440
6,336
1406 Hawthorne Terrace, Unit A, Berkeley, CA 94708
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2
2
1,316
4,941
1410 Hawthorne Terrace, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,575,000
3
1,845
3,375
1403 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,400,000
4
2,838
7,283
1401 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$900,000
4
3
3,186
7,915

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