218 Columbia Avenue

Sold 5/22/98
Sold 5/22/98
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$469,000
4 beds2,037 sqft
218 Columbia Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.10 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$230/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Robert ratcliff designed; exquisitely remod w/quality finishes-granite; italian tile cherry wd,pergo flrs. Stunning bay views.Robert ratcliff designed; exquisitely remod w/quality finishes-granite; italian tile cherry wd,pergo flrs. Stunning bay views.
  • Listed by: CHERYL CAHN DRE #00705771 • COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE
Listing closed: 05/22/1998 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 28115897

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Property Information for 218 Columbia Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Contra Costa County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 1
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,400 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Other
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Floor Unit is on: 0
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Kitchen/Family Combo
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Builder/Architect: RATCLIFF
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4400
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4400.0
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2037
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Units in Complex: 0
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Patio
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Zoning: R-6
  • Acres: 0.1
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 2096
  • Directions to Property: GRPK/BELOIT/COLGATE/COL
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 570-151-021
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Old Elementary School: 11-Call School District
  • Old Middle School: 11-Call School District
  • High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
  • Old High School: 11-Call School District

Property History for 218 Columbia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 1998

Sold

EBRD #28115897

$469,000—
May 22, 1998

Sold

RESFAR #28115897

$469,000—
May 22, 1998

Sold

MLSListings #EB28115897

$469,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/1998

Sold

EBRD #28115897

$469,000
05/22/1998

Sold

RESFAR #28115897

$469,000
05/22/1998

Sold

MLSListings #EB28115897

$469,000

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

Public Records for 218 Columbia Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$359,926Additions$403,904Total$763,830
Tax Record2025$11,153 ($929 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,061 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,061 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1965ZoningR6CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN570-151-021

Schools near 218 Columbia Avenue

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Voices College-Bound Language Academy At West Contra Costa County
CharterK to 8

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: 218 Columbia Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$469,000
4
2,037
4,400
216 Columbia Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
$990,000
3
2
1,695
4,400
220 Columbia Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
–
3
2
1,966
4,400
228 Columbia Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
$1,170,000
3
1,448
4,500
223 Trinity Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
–
4
3
1,944
4,000
219 Trinity Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
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3
2
1,846
4,000

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