996 Virginia St

Berkeley, CA 94710

$1,535,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,370 Sq. Ft.
$1,120 / Sq. Ft.
1,370
Sq. Ft.
$1,120
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 11/13/23
Sold 11/13/23
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Description

Calling all dreamers, cooks, gardeners and gatherers! This house is just plain fun. Say hello to the hens as you enter in to this classic Berkeley bungalow with extensive updates! Three sweet bedrooms and two remodeled baths plus a stunning family room with floor-to-ceiling windows that open the south wall to the great outdoors. A spacious new cedar deck with firepit, grill, sink, pergola and adorned with lights---You' ll feel like you're at the hippest outdoor restaurant in town! Except that this...Calling all dreamers, cooks, gardeners and gatherers! This house is just plain fun. Say hello to the hens as you enter in to this classic Berkeley bungalow with extensive updates! Three sweet bedrooms and two remodeled baths plus a stunning family room with floor-to-ceiling windows that open the south wall to the great outdoors. A spacious new cedar deck with firepit, grill, sink, pergola and adorned with lights---You' ll feel like you're at the hippest outdoor restaurant in town! Except that this restaurant has its own array of fruit trees, raised veggie beds and play structures. And the brand new detached office with hard-wired ethernet makes for a work-from-home dream. Walker and biker's paradise!
  1. Listed by Romney O'Connell • DRE #01468613 • BERKELEY HILLS REALTY

Property Details for 996 Virginia Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
WEST BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Converted Garage, Off Street Parking
LISTING UPDATED: 11/14/2023 02:00 AM

Property Details for 996 Virginia Street

StatusSold
MLS #41042254
Days on Compass9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, Romney O'Connell, DRE #01468613

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., Karthiga Satkunanandan, DRE #01394142

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Building Information for 996 Virginia Street

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

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$9,609 per month

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Principal and Interest

$7,730

Property Taxes

$1,879

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Property Information for 996 Virginia Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Decorative Only
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Other
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, Office
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Solar Power, Windows
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Electronic Air Cleaner, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector, Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Other
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.0
  • Model: Bungalow
  • Roof: Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1370
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Low Maintenance, Porch, Wood Fencing
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: San Pablo, west on Virginia
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 58-2123-5
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 996 Virginia Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41042254

$1,535,000—
Nov 13, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41042254

$1,535,000—
Nov 6, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1525065520

$1,535,000

+8.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2023

Sold

EBRD #41042254

$1,535,000
11/13/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41042254

$1,535,000
11/06/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1525065520

$1,535,000

+8.2% / yr

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Public Records for 996 Virginia Street

Taxable ValueLand$469,710Additions$1,095,990Total$1,565,700
Tax Record2025$22,543 ($1,879 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt931 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt931 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1945CountyALAMEDAAPN58-2123-5

Schools near 996 Virginia 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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Listing Courtesy of BERKELEY HILLS REALTY, Romney O'Connell, DRE #01468613

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