1501 Olympus Avenue

Sold 7/2/08
Sold 7/2/08
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Last Sold Price
$618,000
2 beds930 sqft
1501 Olympus Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$665/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Serene refuge sheltered by foliage & fences. Peek of Bay View, simple living at its best. Superb galley kitchen of fine woods and ceramic. High ceilings expand compact footprint. Move-in condition. Fountain in private courtyard, rear deck, more undeveloped gardening space beyond garage.Serene refuge sheltered by foliage & fences. Peek of Bay View, simple living at its best. Superb galley kitchen of fine woods and ceramic. High ceilings expand compact footprint. Move-in condition. Fountain in private courtyard, rear deck, more undeveloped gardening space beyond garage.
  • Listed by: DEBORAH RITCHEY DRE #00452693 • RITCHEY REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENTS
Listing closed: 07/02/2008 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40339679

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Median sold price

$740,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1501 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
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
  • View: Partial
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 1
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,644 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Gas Burning, Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Linoleum, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning, None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Central Gravity, Electric
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Leased, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Corner, Irregular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3644
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3644.0
  • Roof: Rolled Composition, Tar and Gravel
  • Sq Ft Apx: 930
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Patio Enclosed
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.08
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak, Avenida
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4216.00
  • Parcel Number: 60-2484-18
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • High School: 26812
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 1501 Olympus Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2008

Sold

RESFAR #40339679

$618,000—
Jul 2, 2008

Sold

EBRD #40339679

$618,000—
Jul 2, 2008

Sold

MLSListings #EB40339679

$618,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2008

Sold

RESFAR #40339679

$618,000
07/02/2008

Sold

EBRD #40339679

$618,000
07/02/2008

Sold

MLSListings #EB40339679

$618,000

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

Public Records for 1501 Olympus Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$243,508Additions$568,185Total$811,693
Tax Record2025$12,008 ($1,001 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt930 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt930 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,644 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1948CountyALAMEDAAPN60-2484-18

Schools near 1501 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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$618,000
2
930
3,644
1487 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$693,000
3
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1510 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
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1515 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
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