173 Fairlawn Drive

Sold 5/19/21
Sold 5/19/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,640,000
3 beds1,301 sqft$1,261/sqft
173 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,426 sq ftLot Size
1947Year Built
$1,261/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Berkeley Hills tranquil charmer previously owned by artists, nestled between trees. Classic mid-century details with splashes of color throughout. One level, open floor plan, connecting to a Zen private patio and flat backyard area. Custom windows and French doors throughout make for idyllic indoor/outdoor living. Remodeled kitchen, custom tile in master bath, detached large art/music studio space. New roof, furnace, water heater, dishwasher, and backyard pavers. Partial views of bay and trees from...Berkeley Hills tranquil charmer previously owned by artists, nestled between trees. Classic mid-century details with splashes of color throughout. One level, open floor plan, connecting to a Zen private patio and flat backyard area. Custom windows and French doors throughout make for idyllic indoor/outdoor living. Remodeled kitchen, custom tile in master bath, detached large art/music studio space. New roof, furnace, water heater, dishwasher, and backyard pavers. Partial views of bay and trees from balcony. Steps away from Terrace View Park with access to playground and full court basketball. A few minutes to nearby Tilden with unlimited hiking, golf, and other activities, and 8 minute drive to Gourmet Ghetto / downtown Berkeley / BART.
  • Listed by: PERCY CHEUNG DRE #01061066 • SMART CHOICE REALTY
Listing closed: 05/19/2021 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40943672

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

135.4%

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Property Information for 173 Fairlawn Drive

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY VIEW TE
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Cottage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Converted Garage, Off Street Parking
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,426 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Kitchen Features: Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Converted Garage
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: Up Slope, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6426
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6426.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1301
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: None
  • Yard Description: Back Yard
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Acres: 0.15
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: GRIZZLY PEAK TO AVINEDA RIGHT ON FAIRLAWN
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 60-2487-45
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 173 Fairlawn Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40943672

$1,640,000—
May 19, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40943672

$1,640,000—
May 17, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461429591

$1,640,000

+10.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2021

Sold

EBRD #40943672

$1,640,000
05/19/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40943672

$1,640,000
05/17/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1461429591

$1,640,000

+10.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 173 Fairlawn Drive

Taxable ValueLand$443,700Additions$1,035,300Total$1,479,000
Tax Record2025$25,087 ($2,091 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,301 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,301 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,426 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1947CountyALAMEDAAPN60-2487-45

Schools near 173 Fairlawn Drive

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

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X 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: 173 Fairlawn Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,640,000
3
1,301
6,426
175 Fairlawn Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
$475,000
2
1,089
6,995
169 Fairlawn Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
2
1
965
4,200
1354 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
2.5
2,125
5,520
1350 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
2
1
1,173
5,060
1360 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,375,000
5
3,725
5,588

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