1457 Olympus Avenue

Sold 12/17/20
Sold 12/17/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,610,000
4 beds2,375 sqft
1457 Olympus Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.12 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$678/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Perched in the hills below Grizzly Peak with an open concept design 1457 Olympus is a retreat just minutes from all of North Berkeley’s treasured amenities. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and captivating design that is bathed in natural light with sublime tree line and San Francisco bay views. The main floor includes an updated kitchen with a suite of high-end stainless appliances, a dining area, living room with fireplace, a solarium, half bath and a sunken family room. The lower level has a one...Perched in the hills below Grizzly Peak with an open concept design 1457 Olympus is a retreat just minutes from all of North Berkeley’s treasured amenities. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and captivating design that is bathed in natural light with sublime tree line and San Francisco bay views. The main floor includes an updated kitchen with a suite of high-end stainless appliances, a dining area, living room with fireplace, a solarium, half bath and a sunken family room. The lower level has a one bedroom one bath in-law with private entrance as well as an interior connection to the main house. At the street level sits the two garage with additional off-street parking. Just minutes from Terrace View Park and a hillside path to the Lawrence Hall of Science this is truly a hillside respite with ample interior spaces and nearby places to enjoy!
  • Listed by: LAURA ARECHIGA DRE #01388149 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Listing closed: 12/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40928346

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Median sold price

$1,710,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1457 Olympus Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary, Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Bay Bridge, Bridges, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,283 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Basement, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: In-Law Unit, Den / Study / Office, Solarium, Utility Room
  • Primary Bath Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, In-Law Quarters, Office, Solarium, Utility Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Marble, Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air 1 Zone, Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Insulation - Other, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s), Appliances
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding, Greenhouse Window(s), Window Screens
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Upper: 2.5 Baths, 3 Bedrooms, Master Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Up Slope, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5283
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5283.0
  • Roof: Bitumen, Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2375
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Terraced Up, Back Yard Fence
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Avenida to Olympus
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 60-2484-27
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1457 Olympus Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40928346

$1,610,000—
Dec 17, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40928346

$1,610,000—
Dec 16, 2020

Sold

CLAW #40928346BR

$1,610,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2020

Sold

MLSListings #EB40928346

$1,610,000
12/17/2020

Sold

EBRD #40928346

$1,610,000
12/16/2020

Sold

CLAW #40928346BR

$1,610,000

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

Public Records for 1457 Olympus Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$533,260Additions$1,244,275Total$1,777,535
Tax Record2025$27,880 ($2,323 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,375 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,375 SqFtLot Size5,283 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977Year Renovated1982CountyALAMEDAAPN60-2484-27

Schools near 1457 Olympus 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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