2785 Shasta Road

Sold 12/5/24
Sold 12/5/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,300,000
3 beds1,725 sqft

2785 Shasta Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1922Year Built
$754/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Own a sweet slice of paradise: a light-filled home with filtered views of the Bay in a sylvan spot in the Berkeley hills! Updates include modern foundation, retrofitting, new wiring, sparkling eat-in-kitchen, fresh paint inside/out. The living room has big west-facing windows, a fireplace, and fir floors. The original sleeping porch is bound to become a favorite retreat. There are 3 bedrooms with large closets, a full bath, and laundry on the lower level. Bonus: owner has preliminary plans by award-winning...Own a sweet slice of paradise: a light-filled home with filtered views of the Bay in a sylvan spot in the Berkeley hills! Updates include modern foundation, retrofitting, new wiring, sparkling eat-in-kitchen, fresh paint inside/out. The living room has big west-facing windows, a fireplace, and fir floors. The original sleeping porch is bound to become a favorite retreat. There are 3 bedrooms with large closets, a full bath, and laundry on the lower level. Bonus: owner has preliminary plans by award-winning local architecture firm, Sogno Design, for an extensive remodel that would result in a 3br/2ba or 4br/2ba home + 2br/1ba ADU. Enjoy proximity to UC Berkeley, Codornices, Rose Garden and Tilden Park. Shop and dine in the famed Gourmet district and other North Berkeley favorites just down the hill. Buyer is advised to conduct their own investigation with appropriate professionals and verify with the city prior to proceeding with the purchase, and to rely solely on their own investigation.
  • Listed by: Tracy Davis DRE #01366511 • Red Oak Realty
Listing closed: 12/05/2024 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41076561
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Avg days on market

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Property Information for 2785 Shasta Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: None

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,240 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Burning
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Sunroom
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Sun Porch
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Double Sinks, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Siding - Shingle
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
  • Level - Lower: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8240
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8240.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1725
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Acres: 0.16
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: GPS
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2986-38
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 2785 Shasta Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41076561

$1,300,000
—
Dec 5, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41076561

$1,300,000
—
Nov 21, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548697343

$1,300,000

+18.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2024

Sold

EBRD #41076561

$1,300,000
12/05/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41076561

$1,300,000
11/21/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548697343

$1,300,000

+18.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 2785 Shasta Road

Taxable Value

Land

$397,800

Additions

$928,200
Total$1,326,000

Tax Record

2025

$21,604 ($1,800 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

5

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,725 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,725 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

6,741 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1922

Year Renovated

1935

County

ALAMEDA

APN

63-2986-38

Schools near 2785 Shasta Road

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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2785 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,300,000
3
1,725
8,240
2791 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$150,000
–
–
–
6,170
1179 Keith Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$3,400,000
6
3,181
21,660
2797 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
2
1,615
10,290
1194 Cragmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,950,000
4
2,929
23,744
1189 Keith Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$720,000
2
1,208
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