5 Senior Avenue

Sold 6/6/24
Sold 6/6/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,750,000
4 beds2,541 sqft

5 Senior Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
1941Year Built
$689/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sited to take advantage of the panoramic Bay, Bridge and San Francisco views, this updated Berkeley Hills Mid-Century features level-in entry, tucked away behind a lush front yard. Great indoor/outdoor flow and breathtaking vistas from many of the windows and the stunning over-sized deck, perfect for entertaining, lounging and al fresco dining. The newly updated kitchen with sleek finishes and new appliances opens to the bright dining room with its own view balcony on one side, and a private patio...Sited to take advantage of the panoramic Bay, Bridge and San Francisco views, this updated Berkeley Hills Mid-Century features level-in entry, tucked away behind a lush front yard. Great indoor/outdoor flow and breathtaking vistas from many of the windows and the stunning over-sized deck, perfect for entertaining, lounging and al fresco dining. The newly updated kitchen with sleek finishes and new appliances opens to the bright dining room with its own view balcony on one side, and a private patio surrounded by gardens on the other. 2 bedrooms and a sunroom share a hall bath on the main level, downstairs, a spacious family room/lounge space is joined by 2 other bedrooms and a bath, as well as laundry room. Just steps to Tilden Park and the Lawrence Hall of Science and minutes to UC Berkeley and your favorite shops and dining, this home enjoys the proximity to urban amenities, yet feels like a vacation retreat. A 2-car garage, plenty of storage areas, additional entrance doors and maximum privacy make for a perfect blend of aesthetic and practical features to enjoy the best of the Bay.
  • Listed by: Anja Plowright DRE #01351797 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Listing closed: 06/06/2024 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41057118
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 5 Senior Avenue

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street Parking, Parking Spaces
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,785 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Dining Room, Family Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Study
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • 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
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5785
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5785.0
  • Model: Ranch
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2541
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Fairlawn > Senior
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 60-2490-20
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 5 Senior Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 6, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41057118

$1,750,000—
Jun 6, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41057118

$1,750,000—
May 20, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538111658

$1,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/06/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41057118

$1,750,000
06/06/2024

Sold

EBRD #41057118

$1,750,000
05/20/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1538111658

$1,750,000

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

Public records

5 Senior Avenue

Beds

5

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,366 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,366 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

5,785 SqFt

Schools near 5 Senior Avenue

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

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: 5 Senior Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,750,000
4
2,541
5,785
3 Senior Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$524,000
3
2,488
5,316
285 Fairlawn Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
3
4.5
2,458
4,805
11 Senior Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,855,000
4
2,833
6,000
293 Fairlawn Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,125,000
2
1,028
5,040
277 Fairlawn Drive, Berkeley, CA 94708
–
2
2
1,585
6,003

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