1515 Olympus Avenue

Sold 11/11/13
Sold 11/11/13
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,205,000
4 beds2,497 sqft
1515 Olympus Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1952Year Built
$483/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

First time on the market, this eclectic mid-century modern has been lovingly transformed and cared for by its original owner. Sf & gg views through walls of glass & off the large deck. Private master, redwood living room w hdwd floors & fp. Magical gardens provide oasis from every room. Very zen!First time on the market, this eclectic mid-century modern has been lovingly transformed and cared for by its original owner. Sf & gg views through walls of glass & off the large deck. Private master, redwood living room w hdwd floors & fp. Magical gardens provide oasis from every room. Very zen!
  • Listed by: David Otero DRE #01107560 • Corcoran Global Living
Listing closed: 11/11/2013 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40634558

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Sold By THORNWALL PROPERTIES INC., Colleen Larkin, DRE #00874780

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Property Information for 1515 Olympus Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Carport - 1, Off Street Parking
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,930 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Laminate, Linoleum, Stone (Marble, Slate etc.
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Closet
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Au Pair, Basement - Finished, Storage, Utility Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Au Pair, Basement Finished, Storage, Utility Room
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Sunken Tub, Tile, Tub with Jets
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Fire Alarm System, Security Alarm - Leased, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • Builder/Architect: DICK FEIDLER
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Raised
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Corner, Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5930
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5930.0
  • Model: MID CENTURY
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2497
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 3 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Other
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.136134
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: SENIOR~FAIRLAWN~OLYMPUS
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4216.00
  • Parcel Number: 60-2484-17
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1515 Olympus Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2013

Sold

EBRD #40634558

$1,205,000—
Nov 11, 2013

Sold

MLSListings #EB40634558

$1,205,000—
Oct 30, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #374539387

$1,205,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2013

Sold

EBRD #40634558

$1,205,000
11/11/2013

Sold

MLSListings #EB40634558

$1,205,000
10/30/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #374539387

$1,205,000

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

Public Records for 1515 Olympus Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$451,990Additions$1,054,644Total$1,506,634
Tax Record2025$23,997 ($2,000 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,497 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,497 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,930 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1970CountyALAMEDAAPN60-2484-17

Schools near 1515 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1515 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,205,000
4
2,497
5,930
288 Fairlawn Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
$498,000
3
2,337
5,340
1487 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$693,000
3
1,667
4,770
1520 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,675,000
3
1,728
5,904
1483 Olympus Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
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3
2
2,022
5,220
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2
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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Global Living, David Otero, DRE #01107560

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