199 Forest Lane

Sold 2/26/21Virtual Tour
Sold 2/26/21Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,350,000
7 beds3,310 sqft$710/sqft
199 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA 94708
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.32 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$710/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Sweeping panoramic city, bay & bridge views, flexible living spaces, & multiple outdoor entertaining areas are highlights of this Mid-Century Modern Golden Duplex. 7 BD 4 BA in total: The main house consists of 5 BD 3 BA. On the main level, a natural light drenched foyer leads to dramatic windows featuring unobstructed views of the Golden Gate & Bay Bridges. There is no shortage of views on the lower level, where a balcony off the second spacious living space features a panorama of the Berkeley Hills...Sweeping panoramic city, bay & bridge views, flexible living spaces, & multiple outdoor entertaining areas are highlights of this Mid-Century Modern Golden Duplex. 7 BD 4 BA in total: The main house consists of 5 BD 3 BA. On the main level, a natural light drenched foyer leads to dramatic windows featuring unobstructed views of the Golden Gate & Bay Bridges. There is no shortage of views on the lower level, where a balcony off the second spacious living space features a panorama of the Berkeley Hills & SF Bay. The separate 2nd unit (199 Forest Ln) rounds out this ~1/3 acre property with 2 BD 1 BA, kitchen & in-unit laundry at ~750 sq ft: perfect for rental income, multi-generational living, gym or office. The landscaped backyard offers a cove to admire mature fruit trees & a large lawn to sunbathe. Or, BBQ on the private patio connected to the main house kitchen. Recent seismic retrofitting, sewer lateral & BESO compliance make this sprawling property move-in ready.

Listing Agent

  1. Brian Louie

    Brian Louie

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02054868

    P: (415) 935-3030

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Listing closed: 02/26/2021 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40935821

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,000,000

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

118.3%

Berkeley, CA

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Property Information for 199 Forest Lane

Property Details
  • Taxes: $29,230 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential Income / 2HOUSES-1LOT
  • County: Alameda County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: 2HOUSES-1LOT
  • Property Sub Type: 2HOUSES-1LOT
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridges, City, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water
  • Park Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 0.32 AC / 13,768 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Vinyl
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Closet, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups
Room Details
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Basement - Storage Area
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 13768
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13768.0
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3310
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Acres: 0.32
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Google Maps
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2964-29
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • All Units Have: Deck
  • Some Units Have: Deck, Dishwasher
  • Units Total: 2
  • Basement: Partial, Storage Area
  • Miscellaneous Features: Balcony/Patio, Lawn Sprinkler
  • Parking Description: Carport - 2 Or More
  • Separate Meters: Electric, Gas, Water
  • Existing Lease Terms: Month to Month, Security Deposit
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas, Other
  • Total Deposits: $2,014
  • Financial Data Source: Owner
Income / Expense Details
  • Annual Expense Year: 0
  • Annual Taxes $: $29,230
  • Annual Gross Fee Income: $0
  • Annual Gross Sched Income: $0
  • Annual Miscellaneous Income: $0
  • Annual Rental Income: $31,200
  • Gross Oper Income (Act): $0
  • Net Operating Income: $0
  • Annual Insurance Expense: $2,612
  • Annual License Expense: $56
  • Annual Maintance Expense: $0
  • Annual Management Expense: $0
  • Annual Total Oper Expense: $0
  • Annual Utility Expense: $1,080
  • Annual Vacancy Expense: $0
  • Operating Expenses: Garbage Collection, Insurance, Maintenance/Repair, Management, Property Tax/Assessments, Other, Water
  • Other Annual Expense: $0
Unit 1 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 1: 920Grizzly
  • Occupied By 1: Owner
  • Dining Room 1: Yes
  • Air Cond 1: No
  • Fireplace 1: Yes
  • Refrigerator 1: Yes
  • Range/Oven 1: Yes
  • Bedrooms 1: 5
  • Bathrooms 1: 3
  • Parking Spaces 1: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 1: 2560
Unit 2 Details
  • Unit #/Address - 2: 199Forest
  • Occupied By 2: Tenant
  • Dining Room 2: No
  • Air Cond 2: No
  • Fireplace 2: Yes
  • Refrigerator 2: Yes
  • Range/Oven 2: Yes
  • Bedrooms 2: 2
  • Bathrooms 2: 1
  • Parking Spaces 2: 1
  • Apx Sq Ft 2: 750
  • Rent 2: 2600.00
Multi Family 5+ Information
Building Details
  • ADDTL MISC FEATURES: Balcony/Patio, Lawn Sprinkler
  • Total Deposits: 2014
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 199 Forest Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 26, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #40935821

$2,350,000—
Feb 26, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40935821

$2,350,000—
Feb 26, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #CC40935821

$2,350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/26/2021

Sold

CRMLS #40935821

$2,350,000
02/26/2021

Sold

EBRD #40935821

$2,350,000
02/26/2021

Sold

MLSListings #CC40935821

$2,350,000

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Schools near 199 Forest Lane

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

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont 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: 199 Forest Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,350,000
7
–
3,310
13,768
920 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,350,000
5
3,310
13,768
912 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
4
2
1,734
6,149
179 Forest Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708
$3,250,000
4
4,300
8,680
906 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
4
3
2,066
4,830
171 Forest Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
2
2,204
7,350

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