1540 Scenic Avenue

Sold 12/6/13
Sold 12/6/13
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,120,000
3 beds1,790 sqft
1540 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1932Year Built
$626/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Gourmet Ghetto Gem with Golden Gate Bridge views. Entry level approx. 1790 Sq. Ft.. Downstairs, another approx. 1000 Sq. Sf. Big attic space, large garden and deck. Great Bones! Out building/former garage and extra parking.Gourmet Ghetto Gem with Golden Gate Bridge views. Entry level approx. 1790 Sq. Ft.. Downstairs, another approx. 1000 Sq. Sf. Big attic space, large garden and deck. Great Bones! Out building/former garage and extra parking.
  • Listed by: Claire Cunningham DRE #01118993 • BHG HIGHLAND PARTNERS
Listing closed: 12/06/2013 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40637064

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Property Information for 1540 Scenic Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: Other
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Tudor
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Off Street Parking
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,750 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Stone, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood Floors, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Laundry Room, Basement - Full, Basement - Finished, Basement - Unfinished, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Finished, Basement Unfinished, Formal Dining Room, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Workshop
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Basement
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6750
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6750.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled Composition, Unknown
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1790
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.154959
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Between Cedar and Vine
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4216.00
  • Parcel Number: 59-2252-6
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1540 Scenic Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 6, 2013

Sold

EBRD #40637064

$1,120,000—
Dec 6, 2013

Sold

MLSListings #EB40637064

$1,120,000—
Nov 26, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #386541406

$1,120,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/06/2013

Sold

EBRD #40637064

$1,120,000
12/06/2013

Sold

MLSListings #EB40637064

$1,120,000
11/26/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #386541406

$1,120,000

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Public Records for 1540 Scenic Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$420,107Additions$980,250Total$1,400,357
Tax Record2025$22,972 ($1,914 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,483 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,483 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1932Year Renovated1935CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2252-6

Schools near 1540 Scenic Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Cragmont Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Oxford Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1540 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,120,000
3
1,790
6,750
1532 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$229,000
3
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1548 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
4
4.5
2,853
6,750
1534 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$850,000
3
1,820
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1536 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$310,000
2
811
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1524 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
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6
3.5
3,295
6,885

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Listing Courtesy of BHG HIGHLAND PARTNERS, Claire Cunningham, DRE #01118993

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