20 Whitaker Avenue

Sold 5/30/01
Sold 5/30/01
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$891,500
4 beds3,279 sqft
20 Whitaker Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.20 acresLot Size
1992Year Built
$272/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful custom built berkely hills home. Pano views of s. F. Bay,hardwood floors,granite counter tops. Formal dining,great room,incredible master suite,marble bath,this one has it all! Sunday open house cancelledBeautiful custom built berkely hills home. Pano views of s. F. Bay,hardwood floors,granite counter tops. Formal dining,great room,incredible master suite,marble bath,this one has it all! Sunday open house cancelled
  • Listed by: GARY TORRETTA DRE #00918063 • SECURITY PACIFIC REAL ESTATE
Listing closed: 05/30/2001 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 21006383

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,000,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

119.4%

Berkeley, CA

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Property Information for 20 Whitaker Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 2
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,539 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Floor Unit is on: 0
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room
  • Primary Bath Features: Tub
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Utility Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Sunken Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Other
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central Gravity, Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Fire Alarm System, Fire Sprinklers
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Upper: Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Loft
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8539
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8539.0
  • Roof: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3279
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Units in Complex: 0
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Patio, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Acres: 0.2
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • Directions to Property: MARIN/GRIZZLY PK/STEVENSON
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2983-48
  • Board ID: WEST CONTRA COSTA
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Old Elementary School: 23-Call School District
  • Old Middle School: 23-Call School District
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Old High School: 23-Call School District

Property History for 20 Whitaker Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #74377068

$891,500—
May 30, 2001

Sold

MLSListings #EB21006383

$891,500—
May 30, 2001

Sold

EBRD #21006383

$891,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #74377068

$891,500
05/30/2001

Sold

MLSListings #EB21006383

$891,500
05/30/2001

Sold

EBRD #21006383

$891,500

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

Public Records for 20 Whitaker Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$499,444Additions$1,170,812Total$1,670,256
Tax Record2025$25,738 ($2,145 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,279 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,279 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,539 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992Year Renovated1992CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2983-48

Schools near 20 Whitaker Avenue

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

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford 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: 20 Whitaker Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$891,500
4
3,279
8,539
22 Whitaker Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$560,000
3
2,947
6,965
1 Whitaker Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,433,200
3
1,991
4,560
24 Whitaker Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
3
3,409
6,716
1148 Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
2
1,365
5,775
5 Whitaker Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
2
1
919
3,978

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