494 Cragmont Ave

2,582 Sq. Ft.
$484 / Sq. Ft.
2,582
Sq. Ft.
$484
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 494 Cragmont in the bucolic North Berkeley Hills on a quiet street near the top of Spruce and just below Grizzly Peak Blvd. Enjoy spectacular views of San Pablo Bay, Mount Tamalpais, Angel Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and the South Bay from the rooftop deck. Spacious living room with high ceilings, fireplace, views and French doors leading to the brick patio. Dining room with pocket doors, refinished hardwood floors and views of the SF. Office with refinished hardwood...Welcome to 494 Cragmont in the bucolic North Berkeley Hills on a quiet street near the top of Spruce and just below Grizzly Peak Blvd. Enjoy spectacular views of San Pablo Bay, Mount Tamalpais, Angel Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and the South Bay from the rooftop deck. Spacious living room with high ceilings, fireplace, views and French doors leading to the brick patio. Dining room with pocket doors, refinished hardwood floors and views of the SF. Office with refinished hardwood floors and large closet. Primary Bedroom with new hardwood floors and a half bath. An upper bedroom has original wood paneling, refinished hardwood floors with views of S. F. and the Golden Gate Bridge. Another upper bedroom has refinished hardwood floors, double closet and access to a spacious roof deck with panoramic views. First time on the market for several decades, this is a rare opportunity to make an exceptional, charming and large family home your own with your creative approach in the garden and kitchen. Livable as it is but there is so much potential for making this home a 2026 showcase. Near Tilden Park, buses on Spruce and Grizzly Peak, biking on Spruce, and by car to shopping in nearby Kensington or Solano Ave. Offer date 6/17/2025 by noon.
  1. Listed by Bill Grimason • DRE #00744337 • Winkler Real Estate Group

Property Details for 494 Cragmont Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Other
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached, Garage Facing Front, Garage Door Opener
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais
LISTING UPDATED: 07/02/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 494 Cragmont Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41100063
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1933
Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,959 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Winkler Real Estate Group, Bill Grimason, DRE #00744337

Sold By Compass, Thuan Tran, DRE #01874499

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Building Information for 494 Cragmont Avenue

Stories-Year Built1933Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,959 SF

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Property Information for 494 Cragmont Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Music Room, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Music Room, Office, Laundry
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Jack & Jill
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector(s), Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Fire Hydrant(s), Street Light(s)
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5959
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5959.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2582
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Roof Deck
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Up Spruce to Alta to Cragmont
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2951-011-00
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 494 Cragmont Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41100063

$1,250,000
Jul 1, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41100063

$1,250,000
Jun 26, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1906089001

$1,250,000
Jun 18, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41100063

Jun 18, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41100063

Jun 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41100063

$995,000
Jun 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41100063

$995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41100063

$1,250,000
07/01/2025

Sold

EBRD #41100063

$1,250,000
06/26/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1906089001

$1,250,000
06/18/2025

Pending

EBRD #41100063

06/18/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41100063

06/04/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41100063

$995,000
06/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41100063

$995,000

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

Public Records for 494 Cragmont Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$555,000Additions$1,295,000Total$1,850,000
Tax Record2025$30,036 ($2,503 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,582 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,582 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,959 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1933Year Renovated1938CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2951-11

Schools near 494 Cragmont Avenue

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

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Winkler Real Estate Group, Bill Grimason, DRE #00744337

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