1555 Scenic Ave

2,135 Sq. Ft.
$1,208 / Sq. Ft.
2,135
Sq. Ft.
$1,208
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Villa on the Hill! This beautiful 4++ bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is located in one of Berkeley's most desirable neighborhoods on one of the city's largest and best double lots (a third of an acre!). Set back from the street, this villa-style jewel offers stunning Bay, City, and Bridge views, with a large sunny front deck perfect for entertaining or relaxing with a Wow factor! Breathtaking sunsets and iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge are just the begining. Inside, warm wood paneling and floors...Villa on the Hill! This beautiful 4++ bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is located in one of Berkeley's most desirable neighborhoods on one of the city's largest and best double lots (a third of an acre!). Set back from the street, this villa-style jewel offers stunning Bay, City, and Bridge views, with a large sunny front deck perfect for entertaining or relaxing with a Wow factor! Breathtaking sunsets and iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge are just the begining. Inside, warm wood paneling and floors add character to spacious living/ dining rooms. The cozy fireplace enhances the atmosphere, while the open layout flows to outdoor decks and patios, ideal for California-style living. The kitchen is fresh and functional, ready to inspire meals enjoyed inside or al fresco. Flexible floor plan -2 large bedrooms, a spacious office and 1.5 bathrooms on the main floor. Then upstairs another 2 BRs, an 'extra' room staged for play, and a full BA. A basement for laundry, storage and hobbies. Plus 2-car garage, workshop space, and extra parking, this home is a rare find. The enormous double lot offers endless possibilities-an urban farm? Adu? second home? -buyer to verify. WalkScore 88- close to Cal's Northside,Gourmet District shops, dining, parks and amenities
  1. Listed by Ana Forest • DRE #01234464 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 1555 Scenic Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTH BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mediterranean
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Garage Parking, Off Street Parking
Total # Parking Spaces
4
LISTING UPDATED: 11/27/2024 02:00 AM

Property Details for 1555 Scenic Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41077381
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,158 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Ana Forest, DRE #01234464

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., Laura Arechiga, DRE #01388149

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Building Information for 1555 Scenic Avenue

Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,158 SF

Payment Calculator

$15,441 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,574

Property Taxes

$2,867

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1555 Scenic Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Basement
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Office, Other, Great Room, Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public, Irrigation Available
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Security System Prewired, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Other
  • Lot Description: Irregular, Up Slope, Other, Front Yard, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 15158
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 15158.0
  • Roof: Bitumen
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2135
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Back Yard Fence, Landscape Back, Landscape Misc, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Acres: 0.33
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Cedar Ave to Scenic Ave
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 59-2251-24 & -25
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1555 Scenic Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41077381

$2,580,000
Nov 26, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41077381

$2,580,000
Nov 18, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548696440

$2,580,000
Nov 7, 2024

Pending

MLSListings #EB41077381

Nov 7, 2024

Pending

EBRD #41077381

Oct 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41077381

$1,750,000
Oct 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41077381

$1,750,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2024

Sold

EBRD #41077381

$2,580,000
11/26/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41077381

$2,580,000
11/18/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548696440

$2,580,000
11/07/2024

Pending

MLSListings #EB41077381

11/07/2024

Pending

EBRD #41077381

10/24/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41077381

$1,750,000
10/24/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41077381

$1,750,000

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Public Records for 1555 Scenic Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$669,000Additions$1,561,000Total$2,230,000
Tax Record2025$34,404 ($2,867 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,028 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,028 SqFtLot Size10,124 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2251-25

Schools near 1555 Scenic 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
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier 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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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Ana Forest, DRE #01234464

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