34 Alta Road

Sold 11/22/24Virtual Tour
Sold 11/22/24Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,250,000
3 beds2,144 sqft$1,049/sqft
34 Alta Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,848 sq ftLot Size
1936Year Built
$1,049/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Mesmerizing panoramic views from this exceptionally well maintained and loved 3++/3 home! Featuring the rare combination of level-in, indoor outdoor flow to an expansive south facing yard and garden, combined with a spacious west facing deck with captivating sunsets, unobstructed SF Bay and Golden Gate bridge and water views, and a sense of peace and tranquility. A welcoming front gate leads to an enchanting courtyard garden, complete with a flat yard, garden and patio. Inside, the kitchen flows...Mesmerizing panoramic views from this exceptionally well maintained and loved 3++/3 home! Featuring the rare combination of level-in, indoor outdoor flow to an expansive south facing yard and garden, combined with a spacious west facing deck with captivating sunsets, unobstructed SF Bay and Golden Gate bridge and water views, and a sense of peace and tranquility. A welcoming front gate leads to an enchanting courtyard garden, complete with a flat yard, garden and patio. Inside, the kitchen flows to the dining room and large living room, all with exquisite bay and bridge views. The deck off the living room is perfect for both relaxation & entertaining. The hall leads to two bedrooms and bathroom, plus a primary suite with its own set of French doors to the garden. The lower level features a separate plus room (home office/guest/au pair?) and bathroom, plus laundry room with wet bar, each with their own exterior access, and ample storage. Important upgrades include updated electrical and plumbing, AC, seismic retrofitting, and French drain. Easy access from Spruce & Marin to Solano shops & restaurants or down Purdue to Kensington shops. Parks and nature practically out your front door! Enjoy trails at Tilden, a playground down the block, Little Farm, & more. This is a rare offering
Listing closed: 11/22/2024 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41077780

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,100,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

132.0%

Berkeley, CA

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Sold By Vanguard Properties, Norah Brower, DRE #01197240; Vanguard Properties, Daniella Brower, DRE #02086148

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Property Information for 34 Alta Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: N. BERKELEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Detached Garage
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 2
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,848 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: Accessible Approach/Ramp, Accessible Doors
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Basement - Finished, Basement - Full, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Finished, Basement Unfinished, Bonus/Plus Room, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Central
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Basement
  • Lot Description: Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Front, Security Gate, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 7848
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7848.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2144
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Acres: 0.18
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Spruce to Alta
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2952-84
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 34 Alta Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 22, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41077780

$2,250,000—
Nov 22, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41077780

$2,250,000—
Nov 15, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548696057

$2,250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/22/2024

Sold

EBRD #41077780

$2,250,000
11/22/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41077780

$2,250,000
11/15/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1548696057

$2,250,000

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

Public Records for 34 Alta Road

Taxable ValueLand$688,500Additions$1,606,500Total$2,295,000
Tax Record2025$33,435 ($2,786 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,762 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,762 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,848 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936Year Renovated1939CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2952-84

Schools near 34 Alta Road

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public - K to 5
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet 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: 34 Alta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,250,000
3
2,144
7,848
30 Alta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
2.5
2,473
4,368
487 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
4
3
2,244
5,547
50 Alta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,800,000
5
3,668
7,600
484 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,250,000
4
–
2,054
45 Alta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$3,500,000
3
4,396
10,962

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