1521 McGee Ave

1,506 Sq. Ft.
$1,544 / Sq. Ft.
1,506
Sq. Ft.
$1,544
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This is it! Nestled in the heart of North Berkeley, 1521 McGee provides the perfect blend of sophistication and functionality. The house features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, while the versatile detached garden studio is perfect for multi-generational living, a home office, or guest quarters. Venture outside to a park-like backyard oasis with mature landscaping that wraps around the home, you’ll enjoy privacy and seclusion with ample space to entertain on the patio, soak in the hot tub, or just...This is it! Nestled in the heart of North Berkeley, 1521 McGee provides the perfect blend of sophistication and functionality. The house features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, while the versatile detached garden studio is perfect for multi-generational living, a home office, or guest quarters. Venture outside to a park-like backyard oasis with mature landscaping that wraps around the home, you’ll enjoy privacy and seclusion with ample space to entertain on the patio, soak in the hot tub, or just savor the tranquil environment surrounded by beautiful Japanese maple trees and lush greenery. The sunlit interior features soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, skylights throughout, and an open floor plan – creating an easy flow between the updated chef’s kitchen and the living space. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom downstairs and a spacious primary suite upstairs. Conveniently located near Gourmet Ghetto shops and restaurants, Monterey Market, multiple parks, farmers’ market, and North Berkeley BART, this home offers the best of Berkeley living. With a spacious 2-car driveway and abundant storage, you’ll have both comfort and convenience in this A+ location!
  1. Listed by Roxanna Ahlbach • DRE #02000963 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 1521 McGee Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTH BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street Parking
Total # Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 05/22/2024 09:12 PM

Property Details for 1521 McGee Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41057331
Days on Compass15
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,550 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Roxanna Ahlbach, DRE #02000963

Sold By District Homes, Sarah Ridge, DRE #01990459

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Building Information for 1521 McGee Avenue

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,550 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,627 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,332

Property Taxes

$2,295

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1521 McGee Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Pool Type: Hot Tub
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Brick Veneer
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Corner, Regular, Backyard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5550
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5550.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1506
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Garden/Play, Entry Gate, Fenced Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: GPS
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 59-2277-25
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1521 McGee Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41057331

$2,325,000
May 20, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41057331

$2,325,000
May 14, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1536475228

$2,325,000

+7.2% / yr

May 9, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41057331

May 9, 2024

Pending

MLSListings #EB41057331

May 9, 2024

Pending

EBRD #41057331

Apr 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41057331

$1,325,000
Apr 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41057331

$1,325,000
Oct 31, 2016

Sold

EBRD #40759631

$1,380,000
Oct 25, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #583476201

$1,380,000

+4.4% / yr

Oct 20, 2016

Pending

EBRD #40759631

Oct 4, 2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40759631

$969,000
Apr 12, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #194183848

$875,000
Mar 17, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #194183847

$875,000

+8.5% / yr

Jun 27, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #115492961

$701,000
Jun 27, 2003

Sold

MLSListings #EB23017355

$701,000
Jun 27, 2003

Sold

EBRD #23017355

$701,000
Jun 5, 2003

Pending

MLSListings #EB23017355

Jun 5, 2003

Pending

EBRD #23017355

May 23, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB23017355

$550,000
May 23, 2003

Listed (Active)

EBRD #23017355

$550,000
Feb 24, 1998

Sold

EBRD #28115271

$289,000
Feb 24, 1998

Sold

MLSListings #EB28115271

$289,000
Jan 14, 1998

Pending

EBRD #28115271

Jan 14, 1998

Pending

MLSListings #EB28115271

Jan 1, 1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28115271

$289,000
Jan 1, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB28115271

$289,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41057331

$2,325,000
05/20/2024

Sold

EBRD #41057331

$2,325,000
05/14/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1536475228

$2,325,000

+7.2% / yr

05/09/2024

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41057331

05/09/2024

Pending

MLSListings #EB41057331

05/09/2024

Pending

EBRD #41057331

04/24/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41057331

$1,325,000
04/24/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41057331

$1,325,000
10/31/2016

Sold

EBRD #40759631

$1,380,000
10/25/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #583476201

$1,380,000

+4.4% / yr

10/20/2016

Pending

EBRD #40759631

10/04/2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40759631

$969,000
04/12/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #194183848

$875,000
03/17/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #194183847

$875,000

+8.5% / yr

06/27/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #115492961

$701,000
06/27/2003

Sold

MLSListings #EB23017355

$701,000
06/27/2003

Sold

EBRD #23017355

$701,000
06/05/2003

Pending

MLSListings #EB23017355

06/05/2003

Pending

EBRD #23017355

05/23/2003

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB23017355

$550,000
05/23/2003

Listed (Active)

EBRD #23017355

$550,000
02/24/1998

Sold

EBRD #28115271

$289,000
02/24/1998

Sold

MLSListings #EB28115271

$289,000
01/14/1998

Pending

EBRD #28115271

01/14/1998

Pending

MLSListings #EB28115271

01/01/1998

Listed (Active)

EBRD #28115271

$289,000
01/01/1998

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB28115271

$289,000

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Public Records for 1521 McGee Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$586,860Additions$1,369,343Total$1,956,203
Tax Record2025$27,545 ($2,295 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,464 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,464 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,550 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1945CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2277-25

Schools near 1521 McGee 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
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Roxanna Ahlbach, DRE #02000963

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