2899 Buena Vista Way

Sold 8/22/23
Sold 8/22/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,255,000
5 beds3,891 sqft

2899 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.12 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$580/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Berkeley hills Paul Wang home w/soaring ceilings, lovely west and north-facing views, room for everyone & everything. In addition to the 5+ br's & 3 1/2 baths there are two family rooms and 2 offices/dens. Enter through the spacious front deck area with a built-in seating area and plenty of space for play, dining or container gardening. The main level offers living room with vaulted ceilings, a 2nd deck for sunset cocktails, a formal dining area, family room, den with built-in shelves and a fabulous...Berkeley hills Paul Wang home w/soaring ceilings, lovely west and north-facing views, room for everyone & everything. In addition to the 5+ br's & 3 1/2 baths there are two family rooms and 2 offices/dens. Enter through the spacious front deck area with a built-in seating area and plenty of space for play, dining or container gardening. The main level offers living room with vaulted ceilings, a 2nd deck for sunset cocktails, a formal dining area, family room, den with built-in shelves and a fabulous skylit kitchen with central island, stone counters and loads of cabinets. A level down finds 4 bedrooms all on one level, including a large primary ensuite with walk-in closet and a 3rd deck. A sauna and laundry room complete this level. Down one more level is yet another family room, a couple more rooms for guest suite or offices and a spacious storage closet with naturally cool temperatures for possible wine storage. This level has its own entry and could perhaps be converted to use as an in-law. Natural wood trim complements the elegant contemporary design throughout this home. In addition to the 2-car garage w/a workshop area, storage rooms and closet spaces are abundant. Minutes from the North Berkeley shops & restaurants, UC Berkeley campus and Tilden Park.
  • Listed by: Colleen Larkin DRE #00874780 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Listing closed: 08/22/2023 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41034246
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Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Colleen Larkin, DRE #00874780

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Property Information for 2899 Buena Vista Way

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Garage Parking, Workshop in Garage, Garage Facing Front
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Mt Tamalpais
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,346 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Library, Media / Home Theater, Music Room, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Utility Room, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Formal Dining Room, Library, Media, Music Room, Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Study, Utility Room, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Possible Guest, Wine Cellar
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Tile, Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
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
  • Builder/Architect: Paul Wang
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Post & Pier
  • Level - Lower: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Down Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5346
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5346.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3891
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Low Maintenance
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: LaLoma to Buena Vista
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 58-2242-118
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 2899 Buena Vista Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41034246

$2,255,000—
Aug 22, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41034246

$2,255,000—
Aug 15, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517984263

$2,255,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41034246

$2,255,000
08/22/2023

Sold

EBRD #41034246

$2,255,000
08/15/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517984263

$2,255,000

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

Public Records for 2899 Buena Vista Way

Taxable Value

Land

$703,830

Additions

$1,642,271
Total$2,346,101

Tax Record

2025

$40,792 ($3,399 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,823 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,823 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

5,346 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1984

Year Renovated

1987

County

ALAMEDA

APN

58-2242-118

Schools near 2899 Buena Vista Way

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

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Colleen Larkin, DRE #00874780

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