1487 Olympus Avenue

Sold 6/1/12
Sold 6/1/12
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Last Sold Price
$693,000
3 beds1,667 sqft$416/sqft
1487 Olympus Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Description

Sophisticated contemporary in a peaceful setting w/ bay, SF & bridge views. Modern interior designed for entertaining yet accommodating for a family. Stellar chef's kitchen. Large front deck & grassy backyard offer superb indoor-outdoor connection. Enjoy glorious sunsets.Sophisticated contemporary in a peaceful setting w/ bay, SF & bridge views. Modern interior designed for entertaining yet accommodating for a family. Stellar chef's kitchen. Large front deck & grassy backyard offer superb indoor-outdoor connection. Enjoy glorious sunsets.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/01/2012 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by GRACE BISHOP • DRE #01245471 • RED OAK REALTY

Property Details for 1487 Olympus Avenue

Status
Sold
MLS #
40570275
Days on Compass
22
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.11 AC / 4,770 SF
County
Alameda County
City
BERKELEY
Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage Parking

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,056,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

111.6%

Berkeley, CA

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Sold By RED OAK REALTY, ARLENE BAXTER, DRE #01209552

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Building Information for 1487 Olympus Avenue

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,770 SF

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Property Information for 1487 Olympus Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • Builder/Architect: Mid-Century
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4770
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4770.0
  • Model: Modern
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1667
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Terraced Back
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.109504
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Use your GPS on this one!
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4216.00
  • Parcel Number: 60-2484-20
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 1487 Olympus Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2012

Sold

EBRD #40570275

$693,000—
May 24, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #331926122

$693,000

+4.5% / yr

May 9, 2012

Pending

EBRD #40570275

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2012

Sold

EBRD #40570275

$693,000
05/24/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #331926122

$693,000

+4.5% / yr

05/09/2012

Pending

EBRD #40570275

—

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

Public Records for 1487 Olympus Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$256,220Additions$599,554Total$855,774
Tax Record2025$13,054 ($1,088 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,667 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,667 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,770 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950CountyALAMEDAAPN60-2484-20

Schools near 1487 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

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: 1487 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$693,000
3
1,667
4,770
1483 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
2
2,022
5,220
1515 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,205,000
4
2,497
5,930
1501 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$618,000
2
930
3,644
1479 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,479,000
3
1,988
5,574
288 Fairlawn Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
$498,000
3
2,337
5,340

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