659 Santa Rosa Ave

1,813 Sq. Ft.
$1,111 / Sq. Ft.
1,813
Sq. Ft.
$1,111
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautifully updated Mid Century now on the market & ready for new owners after many years of loving ownership. Live in North Berkeley's coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood near Solano Avenue shops & dining! The front entry is accessed via the public El Paseo path; 2garages, one with interior access, or take path down to Vincente & Colusa/Portland to catch an express bus to downtown Berkeley or SF. Kitchen & bath remodeled in 2007; terrific storage; natural wood&gls-paned cabs, stone counters, pendant...Beautifully updated Mid Century now on the market & ready for new owners after many years of loving ownership. Live in North Berkeley's coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood near Solano Avenue shops & dining! The front entry is accessed via the public El Paseo path; 2garages, one with interior access, or take path down to Vincente & Colusa/Portland to catch an express bus to downtown Berkeley or SF. Kitchen & bath remodeled in 2007; terrific storage; natural wood&gls-paned cabs, stone counters, pendant & recessed lighting, new double door refrigerator, b'fast bar/desk. 3brs;2full ba; half ba plus 1br w/shower, vanity. Gorgeous high-ceiling'd living/dining has huge view windows & gas frplc insert. Bedrooms have built-in sliding dr closets, drawers; repainted in&out w/restored wood flooring. The front deck off living room is perfect for sunset drinks! Back gdn includes a partially covered brick patio, storage shed & workbench area for gardeners. OPEN SUN 8/8 & 8/15 2-4:30pm

Listing Agents

  1. Ira Serkes

    Ira Serkes

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00936453

    ira.serkes@compass.com

    P: (510)-684-3334

  2. Ira Serkes

    Ira Serkes

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01143916

    ira.serkes@compass.com

    P: (510)-684-3334

Property Details for 659 Santa Rosa Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTH BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Int Access From Garage, Enclosed Garage, Garage Facing Front
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridges, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
LISTING UPDATED: 08/31/2021 03:27 PM

Property Details for 659 Santa Rosa Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40962318
Days on Compass10
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1954
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,952 SF
CountyAlameda County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.75%

Location

Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Ira Serkes, DRE #00936453; COMPASS, Ira Serkes, DRE #01143916

Sold By RED OAK REALTY, Tania Balazs Jacard, DRE #01469906

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Building Information for 659 Santa Rosa Avenue

Stories1Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,952 SF

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Property Information for 659 Santa Rosa Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Fireplace Insert, Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Additional Rooms: None, Utility Room, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Baths Other, Dining Area, Laundry, Living Room, No Additional Rooms, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Fireplace Insert, Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Up Slope, Backyard, Bay/Harbor, Front Yard
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6952
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6952.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1813
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, 3 Baths, 3 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility, Main Entry, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Tool Shed, Back Yard Fence, Garden
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Acres: 0.16
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: N Colusa E Thousand Oaks, S Santa Rosa
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 62-2893-32-1
  • 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) 644-6504

Property History for 659 Santa Rosa Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2021

Sold

RESFAR #40962318

$2,015,000
Aug 31, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40962318

$2,015,000
Aug 31, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40962318

$2,015,000
Aug 25, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471403091

$2,015,000
Aug 17, 2021

Pending

EBRD #40962318

Aug 17, 2021

Pending

MLSListings #EB40962318

Aug 17, 2021

Pending

RESFAR #40962318

Aug 7, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40962318

$1,500,000
Aug 7, 2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40962318

$1,500,000
Aug 7, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40962318

$1,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2021

Sold

RESFAR #40962318

$2,015,000
08/31/2021

Sold

MLSListings #EB40962318

$2,015,000
08/31/2021

Sold

EBRD #40962318

$2,015,000
08/25/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471403091

$2,015,000
08/17/2021

Pending

EBRD #40962318

08/17/2021

Pending

MLSListings #EB40962318

08/17/2021

Pending

RESFAR #40962318

08/07/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40962318

$1,500,000
08/07/2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40962318

$1,500,000
08/07/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40962318

$1,500,000

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

Public Records for 659 Santa Rosa Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$329,130Additions$767,971Total$1,097,101
Tax Record2025$18,392 ($1,533 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,813 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,813 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,952 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954CountyALAMEDAAPN62-2893-32-1

Schools near 659 Santa Rosa 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
Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of COMPASS, Ira Serkes, DRE #00936453; COMPASS, Ira Serkes, DRE #01143916

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