961 Miller Avenue

Sold 9/27/19

Sold

Last Sold Price

$2,005,000

5 beds4 baths3,571 sqft$561/sqft

961 Miller Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Single FamilyProperty Type

6,877 sq ftLot Size

1993Year Built

$561/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

961 Miller Avenue, Berkeley, is an incredible 5BD/3.5BA home nestled in the Berkeley Hills with sweeping bay views. Designed by the renowned architect David Stark Wilson as his personal home…and it’s stunning. Custom touches throughout (his trademark plaster walls, built-in cabinetry, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows), a luxurious owner’s suite, multiple terraces, and a lower level with two bedrooms, full bath, and separate entrance, making it ideal as an au pair or in-law suite.961 Miller Avenue, Berkeley, is an incredible 5BD/3.5BA home nestled in the Berkeley Hills with sweeping bay views. Designed by the renowned architect David Stark Wilson as his personal home…and it’s stunning. Custom touches throughout (his trademark plaster walls, built-in cabinetry, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows), a luxurious owner’s suite, multiple terraces, and a lower level with two bedrooms, full bath, and separate entrance, making it ideal as an au pair or in-law suite.

Listed by: David Gunderman DRE #01313613 • Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l
Listed by: ANDREW RASKOPF DRE #01394348 • GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Listing closed: 09/27/2019 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40879407

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

118.1%

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Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l, David Gunderman, DRE #01313613; GOLDEN GATE SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY, ANDREW RASKOPF, DRE #01394348

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., ANJA PLOWRIGHT, DRE #01351797

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Property Information for 961 Miller Avenue

Property Details

MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
County: Alameda County
City: BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: NORTH BERKELEY
Building Type: Detached
Property Sub Type: Detached
Style: Contemporary
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage
View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1993
Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,877 SF

Features

Feature Details

Fireplaces: 2
FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room, Woodburning

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Wood
Garage: Yes
Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Laundry Room, Washer
Pool Type: None
Pool: No

Room Details

Rooms Total: 8
Additional Rooms: Laundry Room

Primary Bath Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths, Other
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Bedrooms Count: 5
Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo
Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Other
Bathrooms Half: 1

Utility Details

Cooling: None
Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas

Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Energy Saving Feature: Skylight(s)

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association

HOA: No

Property Details

Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Stereo Speakers Built-In, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
Builder/Architect: David Wilson

City Transfer Tax: Yes
Construction Status: Existing
Exterior: Dual Pane Windows, Stucco
Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility
Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Down Slope, Regular
Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6877
Lot Size Square Feet: 6877.0
Roof: Tile
Sq Ft Apx: 3571
Stories: Two Story
Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Other, Main Entry
Yard Description: Deck(s), Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Down
Year Built: 1993
Acres: 0.16

Location Details

Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Directions to Property: Marin Ave/ Keeler Ave/ Miller Ave

FIPS Code: 06001
Parcel Number: 63-2970-21-2
Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
Board ID: BAY EAST

Additional Information

Fireplace: Yes
Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 961 Miller Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 27, 2019	Sold MLSListings #BE40879407	$2,005,000	—
Sep 27, 2019	Sold EBRD #40879407	$2,005,000	—
Sep 23, 2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #654701786	$2,005,000	+0.6% / yr
Sep 12, 2019	Pending EBRD #40879407		—
Sep 12, 2019	Pending MLSListings #BE40879407		—
Aug 23, 2019	Listed (Active) EBRD #40879407	$1,795,000	—
Aug 23, 2019	Listed (Active) MLSListings #BE40879407	$1,795,000	—
Oct 4, 2012	Expired MLSListings #EB40577554	$1,895,000	—
Jun 11, 2012	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB40577554	$1,895,000	—
Sep 1, 2010	Expired MLSListings #EB40470805	$1,895,000	—
Aug 31, 2010	Expired CLAW #40470805BR		—
Jun 9, 2010	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB40470805	$1,895,000	—
Jun 8, 2010	Listed (Active) CLAW #40470805BR	$1,895,000	—
Dec 19, 2006	Sold EBRD #40215381	$1,850,000	—
Dec 19, 2006	Sold MLSListings #EB40215381	$1,850,000	—
Dec 8, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #211115443	$1,850,000	—
Nov 10, 2006	Pending MLSListings #EB40215381		—
Nov 10, 2006	Pending EBRD #40215381		—
Oct 9, 2006	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB40215381	$1,895,000	—
Oct 9, 2006	Listed (Active) EBRD #40215381	$1,895,000	—
Dec 28, 2000	Sold EBRD #20040685	$1,650,000	—
Dec 14, 2000	Pending EBRD #20040685		—
Nov 27, 2000	Listed (Active) EBRD #20040685	$1,650,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/27/2019	Sold MLSListings #BE40879407	$2,005,000
09/27/2019	Sold EBRD #40879407	$2,005,000
09/23/2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #654701786	$2,005,000 +0.6% / yr
09/12/2019	Pending EBRD #40879407	—
09/12/2019	Pending MLSListings #BE40879407	—
08/23/2019	Listed (Active) EBRD #40879407	$1,795,000
08/23/2019	Listed (Active) MLSListings #BE40879407	$1,795,000
10/04/2012	Expired MLSListings #EB40577554	$1,895,000
06/11/2012	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB40577554	$1,895,000
09/01/2010	Expired MLSListings #EB40470805	$1,895,000
08/31/2010	Expired CLAW #40470805BR	—
06/09/2010	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB40470805	$1,895,000
06/08/2010	Listed (Active) CLAW #40470805BR	$1,895,000
12/19/2006	Sold EBRD #40215381	$1,850,000
12/19/2006	Sold MLSListings #EB40215381	$1,850,000
12/08/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #211115443	$1,850,000
11/10/2006	Pending MLSListings #EB40215381	—
11/10/2006	Pending EBRD #40215381	—
10/09/2006	Listed (Active) MLSListings #EB40215381	$1,895,000
10/09/2006	Listed (Active) EBRD #40215381	$1,895,000
12/28/2000	Sold EBRD #20040685	$1,650,000
12/14/2000	Pending EBRD #20040685	—
11/27/2000	Listed (Active) EBRD #20040685	$1,650,000

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

Public Records for 961 Miller Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$780,850Additions$1,455,727Total$2,236,577

Tax Record2025$34,603 ($2,884 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,571 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,571 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,877 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated1998CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2970-21-2

Schools near 961 Miller Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Oxford Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
10/10	Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.3 mi
10/10	Washington Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	2.0 mi
9/10	Cragmont Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.3 mi
9/10	Martin Luther King Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
9/10	Berkeley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.8 mi
NR	School Of The Madeleine	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Oxford Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
10/10	Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.3 mi
10/10	Washington Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	2.0 mi
9/10	Cragmont Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
9/10	Martin Luther King Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
9/10	Berkeley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.8 mi
NR	School Of The Madeleine PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 961 Miller Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$2,005,000	5	4	3,571	6,877
945 Hilldale Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$729,000	3	3	1,828	4,320
959 Miller Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$1,934,000	4	4	3,106	6,877
943 Hilldale Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$595,000	2	1	1,081	6,040
941 Hilldale Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$700,000	2	3	1,597	7,160
969 Miller Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$550,000	2	1	1,490	6,200
15 Poppy Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708	–	3	2	2,338	5,782
960 Miller Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$500,000	2	2	1,158	4,750
946 Hilldale Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$1,130,000	3	2	1,664	5,360
975 Miller Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	–	3	3	1,601	10,880
942 Hilldale Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$1,765,000	3	3	2,262	5,480
939 Hilldale Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	–	4	3	1,727	6,720
952 Hilldale Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	$820,000	3	2	1,766	4,788
8 Poppy Lane, Berkeley, CA 94708	$1,900,000	3	2	1,506	6,050
940 Hilldale Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94708	–	3	3	1,801	5,480

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