1719 Buena Ave

1,668 Sq. Ft.
$1,019 / Sq. Ft.
1,668
Sq. Ft.
$1,019
per Sq. Ft.

Description

If one could handpick a home based on it being on a lovely street & its proximity to an abundance of cafes, shops, specialty markets, parks, & public transit, 1719 Buena would be that home. Nestled on one of the sweetest streets in the Northbrae neighborhood, this beautiful, sun-filled 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow features a gracious open living rm and dining rm, with handsome, finely preserved, crafted woodwork & built-ins, a fireplace with its original tile-work and a large picture window, a refreshed...If one could handpick a home based on it being on a lovely street & its proximity to an abundance of cafes, shops, specialty markets, parks, & public transit, 1719 Buena would be that home. Nestled on one of the sweetest streets in the Northbrae neighborhood, this beautiful, sun-filled 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow features a gracious open living rm and dining rm, with handsome, finely preserved, crafted woodwork & built-ins, a fireplace with its original tile-work and a large picture window, a refreshed country kitchen w/ new hardwood floor, generous storage & counter space, a glorious backyard, that whispers tranquility, w/ many fruit trees, including apple, lemon, plum, persimmon and fig, berries, roses & three raised beds for veggies, herbs and flowers, and a great split level floor plan. Numerous upgrades include a new roof, owned solar panels, a Tesla car charger, an engineered seismic retrofit and dual pane windows. Additional amenities include a long driveway and a detached oversized one plus car garage, fresh paint in and out, gleaming hardwood floors, a wonderful front porch and sewer lateral compliance. Rarely do homes come on the market in this superb location. You may even consider giving up your car when you realize how truly special and convenient this location is.
  1. Listed by Sheril Madden • DRE #01228854 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 1719 Buena Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
MONTEREY/HOPKINS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Garage Parking
Total # Parking Spaces
4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/24/2024 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1719 Buena Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41066257
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,294 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Sheril Madden, DRE #01228854

Sold By COMPASS, Jamie Lawrence, DRE #01880379

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Building Information for 1719 Buena Avenue

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,294 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,370 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,286

Property Taxes

$2,084

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1719 Buena Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Basement - Partial, Laundry Room, Basement - Full
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Double Sinks, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Sump Pump, Water - Public, Sewer in Street
  • Energy Saving Feature: Solar Power, Windows
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector
  • Builder/Architect: Beautiful
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows, Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Earthquake Braced, Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Basement, No Steps to Entry, Other
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Level, Backyard
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4294
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4294.0
  • Model: Buena
  • Roof: Bitumen
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1668
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Back Yard Fence, Front Porch, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Acres: 0.1
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Cypress or McGee to Buena
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 59-2283-8
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 1719 Buena Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 23, 2024

Sold

EBRD #41066257

$1,700,000
Aug 23, 2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41066257

$1,700,000
Aug 12, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543061987

$1,700,000

+7.4% / yr

Jul 24, 2024

Pending

MLSListings #EB41066257

Jul 24, 2024

Pending

EBRD #41066257

Jul 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41066257

$1,195,000
Jul 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41066257

$1,195,000
Jun 12, 2012

Sold

EBRD #40572297

$710,000
Jun 12, 2012

Sold

MLSListings #EB40572297

$710,000
Jun 6, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #332506514

$710,000
May 16, 2012

Pending

MLSListings #EB40572297

May 16, 2012

Pending

EBRD #40572297

May 2, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40572297

$689,000
May 2, 2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40572297

$689,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/23/2024

Sold

EBRD #41066257

$1,700,000
08/23/2024

Sold

MLSListings #EB41066257

$1,700,000
08/12/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543061987

$1,700,000

+7.4% / yr

07/24/2024

Pending

MLSListings #EB41066257

07/24/2024

Pending

EBRD #41066257

07/12/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41066257

$1,195,000
07/12/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41066257

$1,195,000
06/12/2012

Sold

EBRD #40572297

$710,000
06/12/2012

Sold

MLSListings #EB40572297

$710,000
06/06/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #332506514

$710,000
05/16/2012

Pending

MLSListings #EB40572297

05/16/2012

Pending

EBRD #40572297

05/02/2012

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40572297

$689,000
05/02/2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40572297

$689,000

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

Public Records for 1719 Buena Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$510,000Additions$1,190,000Total$1,700,000
Tax Record2025$25,008 ($2,084 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,668 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,668 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,294 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1930CountyALAMEDAAPN59-2283-8

Schools near 1719 Buena 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, Sheril Madden, DRE #01228854

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