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Last Sold Price
5 beds3,668 sqft

50 Alta Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$763/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Behind a wrought-iron gate lives this stately Mediterranean with endless views, featuring 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, vintage details as well as structural upgrades, including extensive foundation/drainage work and a new Tesla roof. The main level’s entryway leads to a formal dining and living room, with their oversized windows and doors to the deck, the updated, eat-in kitchen with marble counters, a cool wallpapered powder room and internal access to the two-car garage. All surrounded by incredible...Behind a wrought-iron gate lives this stately Mediterranean with endless views, featuring 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home, vintage details as well as structural upgrades, including extensive foundation/drainage work and a new Tesla roof. The main level’s entryway leads to a formal dining and living room, with their oversized windows and doors to the deck, the updated, eat-in kitchen with marble counters, a cool wallpapered powder room and internal access to the two-car garage. All surrounded by incredible Bay views! Up the staircase are four nicely sized bedrooms (one en-suite) and two bathrooms with vintage tiling. The ground floor features a bedroom with a full bath and separate entrance — perfect for in-laws or office, plus a large family room, stylish bar, wine cellar, laundry room and plenty of storage. The garden features mature trees, bricked and terraced planting beds. This residence is a quick drive to endless social, dining and shopping options in North Berkeley.
  • Listed by: Anna Bellomo DRE #01822897 • District Homes
Listing closed: 06/24/2022 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40993745
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,000,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

127.5%

Berkeley, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of District Homes, Anna Bellomo, DRE #01822897

Sold By Compass, Chris Anderson, DRE #01440597

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Property Information for 50 Alta Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,600 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Other, Tile, Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Solar Power
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Laundry Facility
  • Level - Upper: 2 Baths, 4 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 7600
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7600.0
  • Model: Mediterranean
  • Roof: Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3668
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath
  • Yard Description: Front Yard, Landscape Back
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Acres: 0.18
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Spruce to Alta
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2952-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR

Multi Family Information

General Details
  • Units Total: 0

Additional Information

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

Property History for 50 Alta Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40993745

$2,800,000—
Jun 24, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40993745

$2,800,000—
Jun 24, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40993745

$2,800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40993745

$2,800,000
06/24/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40993745

$2,800,000
06/24/2022

Sold

EBRD #40993745

$2,800,000

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

Public Records for 50 Alta Road

Taxable Value

Land

$780,000

Additions

$1,820,000
Total$2,600,000

Tax Record

2025

$46,666 ($3,889 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

5

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,836 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,836 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

7,600 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1938

Year Renovated

1938

County

ALAMEDA

APN

63-2952-4

Schools near 50 Alta Road

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

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: 50 Alta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
$2,800,000
5
3,668
7,600
–
4
3
3,057
8,476
$1,950,000
4
2,501
6,900
$2,250,000
3
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7,848
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3
2.5
2,473
4,368
–
4
3
2,244
5,547

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