2853 Shasta Road

Sold 6/12/18
Sold 6/12/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,560,000
3 beds2,421 sqft$644/sqft
2853 Shasta Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,252 sq ftLot Size
1936Year Built
$644/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This stunning North Berkeley view home has been beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained. The open floor plan is ideal for entertaining with the kitchen and dining room both opening onto two large, new redwood decks in the front and back of the home. The back deck offers views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Mt. Tamalpais. The professionally designed chef's kitchen with breakfast bar features limestone and stainless steel counter tops, two sinks, cork flooring, high-end stainless steel appliances...This stunning North Berkeley view home has been beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained. The open floor plan is ideal for entertaining with the kitchen and dining room both opening onto two large, new redwood decks in the front and back of the home. The back deck offers views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Mt. Tamalpais. The professionally designed chef's kitchen with breakfast bar features limestone and stainless steel counter tops, two sinks, cork flooring, high-end stainless steel appliances and custom red birch wood cabinetry. The large lower level of the home is perfectly suited for a home office, guest quarters or au-pair with a separate bedroom, bath, family room with a fireplace and a newly renovated kitchenette. Both bathrooms have been updated with the upstairs bathroom featuring beautiful green marble counter tops, marble tile shower over the tub, double vanities with under-counter-mounted white porcelain sinks and marble tile floors.
Listing closed: 06/12/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40820819

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

121.9%

Berkeley, CA

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Property Information for 2853 Shasta Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: CRAGMONT
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial, Water
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,252 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood Floors, Stone (Marble, Slate etc., Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Low Flow Toilet, Solar Power, Thermostat Controller
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Leased
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Basement
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5252
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5252.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2421
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: Grizzly Peak Boulevard to Shasta Road
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2984-31
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: OAKLAND
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 2853 Shasta Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40820819

$1,560,000—
May 31, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624213791

$1,560,000—
May 22, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40820819

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2018

Sold

EBRD #40820819

$1,560,000
05/31/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #624213791

$1,560,000
05/22/2018

Pending

EBRD #40820819

—

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

Public Records for 2853 Shasta Road

Taxable ValueLand$543,142Additions$1,289,331Total$1,832,473
Tax Record2025$26,651 ($2,221 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,421 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,421 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,252 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936Year Renovated1946CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2984-31

Schools near 2853 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

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: 2853 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,560,000
3
2,421
5,252
2851 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
3
1,810
4,850
2875 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$285,000
4
2,416
5,478
2847 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,395,000
3
1,563
6,342
2868 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
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–
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1,635
5,537
2870 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$490,000
2
868
4,816

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