838 Addison Street

Sold 5/1/18
Sold 5/1/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$950,000
2 beds1,096 sqft$867/sqft
838 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Single FamilyProperty Type
3,100 sq ftLot Size
1926Year Built
$867/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Charming sunny cottage with vaulted ceilings, skylights, split-level, good light throughout. O'Keefe and Merritt vintage working stove in kitchen, large family/dining room with patio doors that open out to the deck. Hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace in living room, charming back yard with beautiful roses just about to bloom, plus a tiny shed that offers extra space for office/yoga/arts & crafts. Basement area with laundry and extra storage space. Close to 4th St., Berkeley Bowl West, freeway,...Charming sunny cottage with vaulted ceilings, skylights, split-level, good light throughout. O'Keefe and Merritt vintage working stove in kitchen, large family/dining room with patio doors that open out to the deck. Hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace in living room, charming back yard with beautiful roses just about to bloom, plus a tiny shed that offers extra space for office/yoga/arts & crafts. Basement area with laundry and extra storage space. Close to 4th St., Berkeley Bowl West, freeway, Marina, buses. Open 2 Sundays, 3/25 and 4/1, 2-4:30. Now also open saturday 3/31 2-4.
  • Listed by: SUE ARENDT DRE #01336319 • RED OAK REALTY
Listing closed: 05/01/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40814611

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$968,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

114.9%

Berkeley, CA

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Property Information for 838 Addison Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • County: Alameda County
  • City: BERKELEY
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: BERKELEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Cottage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,100 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Wood Stove Insert
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Laminate, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s)
  • 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: Dual Pane Windows, Other, Siding - Cement
  • Foundation: Partial Basement
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3100
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3100.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1096
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Street Level: None
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Other
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Acres: 0.07
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: 6th to Addison
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 56-1965-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 838 Addison Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 1, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40814611

$950,000—
Apr 18, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #621837450

$950,000

+6.0% / yr

Apr 5, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40814611

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/01/2018

Sold

EBRD #40814611

$950,000
04/18/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #621837450

$950,000

+6.0% / yr

04/05/2018

Pending

EBRD #40814611

—

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

Public Records for 838 Addison Street

Taxable ValueLand$464,224Additions$638,308Total$1,102,532
Tax Record2025$15,437 ($1,286 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,096 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,096 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1938CountyALAMEDAAPN56-1965-4

Schools near 838 Addison Street

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
Public - K to 5
Ruth Acty Elementary
Public - K to 5
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public - K to 5
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 838 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
$950,000
2
1,096
3,100
836 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
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2
1
1,146
3,100
840 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
$1,425,000
2
1,010
4,800
832 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
$1,275,000
3
972
3,100
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$202,000
1
899
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