2708 Virginia Street

Sold 2/19/21
Sold 2/19/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,751,000
5 beds3,111 sqft
2708 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94709
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.10 acresLot Size
1908Year Built
$563/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

First time on market in 106 yrs, this charming, spacious & intimate home began as a small cottage. It has many Craftsman features, such as a wide welcoming front door, Redwood board & batten walls, box beam ceilings & a brick fireplace & tile hearth. Many of the massive beams are decoratively notched & there are numerous Redwood alcoves framed by arches. The floor to ceiling windows flood the home with light and create a connection to the verdant vistas and lovely Bay views. On the main floor, many...First time on market in 106 yrs, this charming, spacious & intimate home began as a small cottage. It has many Craftsman features, such as a wide welcoming front door, Redwood board & batten walls, box beam ceilings & a brick fireplace & tile hearth. Many of the massive beams are decoratively notched & there are numerous Redwood alcoves framed by arches. The floor to ceiling windows flood the home with light and create a connection to the verdant vistas and lovely Bay views. On the main floor, many common areas include living room, kitchen, dining room, piano alcove, library and conservatory. Also 1 BD & 1/2 BA. Upstairs are 3 spacious BDs & 1 BA & a special carved high gabled room with various built-ins: desk, twin bed and ladder leading to an attic space, reminiscent of an English cottage. The lower level also has 1 BD, 1 BA, laundry & storage that connects to the garden & garage. Near UC & amenities of Gourmet Village, this historic home is ready for a new owner's upgrades.
  • Listed by: NORAH BROWER DRE #01197240 • COMPASS
  • Listed by: Daniella Brower DRE #02086148 • COMPASS
Listing closed: 02/19/2021 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40929814

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,950,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

118.4%

Berkeley, CA

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Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, NORAH BROWER, DRE #01197240; COMPASS, Daniella Brower, DRE #02086148

Sold By RED OAK REALTY, Linda Elkin, DRE #01444510

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Property Information for 2708 Virginia Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,500 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Library, Basement - Partial, Sunroom
  • Primary Bath Features: Shower Over Tub
  • Kitchen Features: Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Library, Sun Porch
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector
  • Builder/Architect: J.H.THOMAS
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bath, 3 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4500
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4500.0
  • Model: CRAFTSMAN
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3111
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Acres: 0.1
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: LALOMA,RT.ON LAVEREDA TO VIRGINIA
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 58-2207-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 2708 Virginia Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 19, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40929814

$1,751,000—
Feb 19, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40929814

$1,751,000—
Feb 13, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #692843075

$1,751,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/19/2021

Sold

EBRD #40929814

$1,751,000
02/19/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40929814

$1,751,000
02/13/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #692843075

$1,751,000

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

Public Records for 2708 Virginia Street

Taxable ValueLand$579,962Additions$1,353,246Total$1,933,208
Tax Record2025$31,470 ($2,623 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,111 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,111 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1908Year Renovated1908CountyALAMEDAAPN58-2207-4

Schools near 2708 Virginia Street

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

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford 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: 2708 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
$1,751,000
5
3,111
4,500
1724 La Vereda Road, Berkeley, CA 94709
$1,900,000
7
–
2,509
5,000
1722-4 La Vereda Road, Berkeley, CA 94709
$1,090,000
–
–
2,340
5,000
2706 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
$1,700,000
4
3,150
9,150
1730 La Vereda Road, Berkeley, CA 94709
–
6
4.5
4,194
7,500
1701 La Vereda Road, Berkeley, CA 94709
–
3
2
1,852
4,736

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