Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,085 sqft

51 Alamo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.20 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$556/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Handsome 4-bed 1950’s home, inspired by Roger Lee and Joseph Eichler, built by engineer for his family. Designed around private sunny courtyard for indoor/outdoor flow. Quiet street in friendly community, close to Tilden and pedestrian pathways. Spacious & thoughtful floorplan. 1st time on market!Handsome 4-bed 1950’s home, inspired by Roger Lee and Joseph Eichler, built by engineer for his family. Designed around private sunny courtyard for indoor/outdoor flow. Quiet street in friendly community, close to Tilden and pedestrian pathways. Spacious & thoughtful floorplan. 1st time on market!
Listing closed: 07/05/2013 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40618647
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,281,055

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

115.5%

Berkeley, CA

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY, HOLLY ROSE, DRE #01010254

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., SUSIE SCHEVILL, DRE #00981376

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Property Information for 51 Alamo Avenue

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Int Access From Garage, Off Street Parking, Workshop in Garage

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,880 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Laminate, Linoleum
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Utility Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, TV Antenna
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Upper: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 8880
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8880.0
  • Roof: Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2085
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Street Level: Other
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Patio, Patio Covered, Terraced Back
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Zoning: 1001
  • Acres: 0.203857
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Marin/North on Spruce/Alamo
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4211.00
  • Parcel Number: 63-2952-44
  • Board ID: BERKELEY

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 51 Alamo Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 5, 2013

Sold

EBRD #40618647

$1,160,000—
Jun 27, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #357149927

$1,160,000—
Jun 26, 2013

Pending

EBRD #40618647

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/05/2013

Sold

EBRD #40618647

$1,160,000
06/27/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #357149927

$1,160,000
06/26/2013

Pending

EBRD #40618647

—

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Public records

51 Alamo Avenue

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,149 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,149 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

8,880 SqFt

Schools near 51 Alamo 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

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: 51 Alamo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708
$1,160,000
4
2,085
8,880
–
5
4.5
1,526
8,085
–
2
1.5
1,576
7,245
–
3
2
1,268
8,250
$780,000
3
1,516
4,410
–
4
3
1,732
5,415

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Listing Courtesy of MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY, HOLLY ROSE, DRE #01010254

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