480 Vassar Avenue

Sold 5/6/22
Sold 5/6/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,300,000
4 beds2,539 sqft
480 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.11 acresLot Size
1935Year Built
$906/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Stunning and gracious 1935 Berkeley Hills European-style Classic, lovingly renovated with modern amenities. Panoramic Golden Gate and Bay views from expansive decks for sunset dining and entertaining. Four beds/three baths including a garden apartment with en-suite bath. Large family room with fireplace opens to the garden; the bonus room has a separate entrance. Ideal spaces for rental, in-law or au-pair. Spacious high-end kitchen is a cook's delight with plenty of counter space. Three beautifully...Stunning and gracious 1935 Berkeley Hills European-style Classic, lovingly renovated with modern amenities. Panoramic Golden Gate and Bay views from expansive decks for sunset dining and entertaining. Four beds/three baths including a garden apartment with en-suite bath. Large family room with fireplace opens to the garden; the bonus room has a separate entrance. Ideal spaces for rental, in-law or au-pair. Spacious high-end kitchen is a cook's delight with plenty of counter space. Three beautifully remodeled bathrooms. The landscaped gardens and patios offer more delightful private areas. The attached garage with new washer/dryer is right off the kitchen; new furnace, tankless water heater and central A/C. Tilden Park and the Kensington Shops are close by. The 67 bus takes you to downtown Berkeley, Cal and BART. A warm and welcoming gem in the Hills!
  • Listed by: Michael Friedman DRE #01326782 • The GRUBB Company
Listing closed: 05/06/2022 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40985874

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Listing Courtesy of The GRUBB Company, Michael Friedman, DRE #01326782

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Property Information for 480 Vassar Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: French Country, Mediterranean
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage, Space Per Unit - 1
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Rec/Rumpus Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Basement - Full, Rec/Rumpus Room, Other
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Rec/Rumpus Room, Other, Game Room, Studio, Wine Storage Area
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Closet, Double Sinks, Multiple Shower Heads, Stone, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Energy Star HVAC, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Other, Appliances, Water Heater, Windows
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Other, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Builder/Architect: European
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows, Wood Shingles, Brick Veneer, Window Screens
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement, Slab, Combination
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Basement, Other
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Other, Auto Sprinkler F&R, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.0
  • Model: Classic
  • Roof: Metal
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2539
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Down, Other, Full Fence, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Perimeter Fencing
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Spruce to Vassar
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2945-14
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
  • Basement: Partial
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 480 Vassar Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 6, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40985874

$2,300,000—
May 6, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40985874

$2,300,000—
May 6, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40985874

$2,300,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/06/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40985874

$2,300,000
05/06/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40985874

$2,300,000
05/06/2022

Sold

EBRD #40985874

$2,300,000

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

Public Records for 480 Vassar Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$720,000Additions$1,680,000Total$2,400,000
Tax Record2025$36,896 ($3,075 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,048 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1964CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2945-14

Schools near 480 Vassar Avenue

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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 480 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,300,000
4
2,539
5,000
482 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,507,500
4
2,669
5,000
476 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
2
1,999
5,000
479 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,000,000
3
1,428
5,063
470 Vassar Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,785,000
4
2,108
5,000
475 Kentucky Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707
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4
2
2,425
5,000

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