Last Sold Price
4 beds3 baths2,170 sqft$737/sqft
1472 Olympus Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Description

Magical, light-filled midcentury that embraces you the moment you walk through the front door. This 4 Br/3 Bth home with 2,170 Sq. Ft. of living space sits on a 4,720 Sq. Ft. lot with professional landscaping in both front and back designed to enhance the home's private and serene setting. On the main floor you'll find a bright, open living space highlighted by floor to ceiling windows and deck offering partial Bay and SF views; a master suite with walk-in closet; and second bedroom and full bath....Magical, light-filled midcentury that embraces you the moment you walk through the front door. This 4 Br/3 Bth home with 2,170 Sq. Ft. of living space sits on a 4,720 Sq. Ft. lot with professional landscaping in both front and back designed to enhance the home's private and serene setting. On the main floor you'll find a bright, open living space highlighted by floor to ceiling windows and deck offering partial Bay and SF views; a master suite with walk-in closet; and second bedroom and full bath. The lower level offers 2 more bedrooms and full bath, along with a large family room that opens to a travertine patio ideal for entertaining. The home was completely remodeled in 2011, including new foundation and roof and all new kitchen and baths. Nestled in the idyllic Berkeley Hills, yet only minutes from downtown and BART, this home offers the best of both worlds! Open House Sat/Sun 8/3-4 and 8/10-11 Noon - 3pm Twilight Open Tues. 8/6 6pm-8pm
LISTING CLOSED: 09/05/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kevin McCarthy • DRE #02049104 • Keller Williams San Francisco

Property Details for 1472 Olympus Avenue

Status
MLS #
487963
Days on Compass
11
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
0.11 AC / 4,720 SF
Subdistrict
Berkeley/Albany
Type
Detached, 2 Story
Style
Modern/High Tech
Parking Type
On Site
Num of Parking Spaces
1
Views
Water

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,538,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

111.8%

Berkeley, CA

9 comparable properties found

front view of a house
1

$1,700,000

Sold 06/27/25

4
Bedrooms
2,352
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
a balcony with furniture and wooden floor
2

$1,350,000

Sold 11/15/24

4
Bedrooms
1,986
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a house view with a garden space
3

$1,575,000

Sold 04/10/26

4
Bedrooms
2,261
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
4

$1,500,000

Sold 04/25/25

4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,108
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a house with a outdoor space
5

$1,400,000

Sold 06/27/25

4
Bedrooms
1,900
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$1,700,000 | 3326 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
6

$1,700,000

Sold 06/18/25

4
Bedrooms
2,166
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
7

$1,350,000

Sold 07/17/25

4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,224
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
$1,599,000 | 1005 Miller Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
8

$1,599,000

Sold 01/13/26

4
Bedrooms
1,875
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$1,538,000 | 982 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94708
9

$1,538,000

Sold 04/01/26

4
Bedrooms
2,469
Square Feet
0.13
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams San Francisco, Kevin McCarthy, DRE #02049104

Sold By RED OAK REALTY, STACEY MERRYMAN, DRE #01448191; RED OAK REALTY, JOSE FERNANDEZ, DRE #01353359

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Building Information for 1472 Olympus Avenue

Stories-Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,720 SF

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Property Information for 1472 Olympus Avenue

Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces: None
  • Floor Type: Partial Carpet, Partial Hardwood
  • Miscellaneous: Garden, Landscaping-Front, Landscaping-Rear, Sprinkler(s)-Auto, Fenced Yard, Patio(s), Covered Patio(s), Deck(s), Window Coverings, Double Pane Windows, Window Screens, Smoke Alarm(s), Fire Alarm(s), Fire Sprinkler(s), Cable TV, Satellite Dish
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bedrooms: 4
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Dish Antenna
  • Water Sewer: Water-Public
  • Heating Cooling System: Central Heating, Gas
Interior Levels
  • Lower Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Family Room
  • Main Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Room Information
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Wiring, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Garbage Disposal, Corian Counter, Island, Breakfast Area, Skylight(s), Remodeled
  • Laundry Appliances: Washer/Dryer
  • Living Room: View, Skylight(s), Deck Attached
  • Bath Type Includes: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Remodeled
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: Deck Attached
  • Den Bonus Room: 0.0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $0
Parking
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Parking: Carport
  • Lease Parking Fee: $0
Property Details
  • RATIO Current Price By SQFT: $737
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Total Num Of Rooms: 0
  • Square Footage: 2,170.00
  • Square Footage Source: Tax No Autofill
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Num of Units: 0
  • Roof: Composition
Rental Information
  • Lease Type: Net
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Zoning: RH-1
Location Information
  • City: Berkeley
  • County: Alameda
  • District: Alameda County
  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Shopping: 4+ Blocks
  • Transportation: 2 Blocks
  • Location Description: Alameda County, Berkeley/Albany, Alameda County Berkeley/Albany
Lot Information
  • Acres: .11
  • Blk Lt APN: 060-2483-005
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Description: Downslope, Fenced
  • Lot Measurement: SqFt
  • Lot Square Footage: 4720

Property History for 1472 Olympus Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2019

Sold

MLSListings #MR40876571

$1,600,000
Sep 5, 2019

Sold

SFAR #487963

$1,600,000
Sep 5, 2019

Sold

RESFAR #487963

$1,600,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2019

Sold

MLSListings #MR40876571

$1,600,000
09/05/2019

Sold

SFAR #487963

$1,600,000
09/05/2019

Sold

RESFAR #487963

$1,600,000

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

Public Records for 1472 Olympus Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$641,412Additions$1,143,387Total$1,784,799
Tax Record2025$25,394 ($2,116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,170 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,170 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,720 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1970CountyALAMEDAAPN60-2483-5

Schools near 1472 Olympus Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
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

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: 1472 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,600,000
4
3
2,170
4,720
2
2
1,184
4,687
$1,800,000
5
2,715
5,265
$1,165,000
3
1,392
5,040
$508,000
3
1,648
10,695
$1,375,000
3
1,434
6,588

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