1938 Ward St

Berkeley, CA 94703

$1,635,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,841 Sq. Ft.
$888 / Sq. Ft.
1,841
Sq. Ft.
$888
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 10/31/23
Sold 10/31/23
a front view of a house with a yard

Description

A peaceful sanctuary in a vibrant central location! The first floor’s glistening oak hardwood floors span the living spaces, creating a warm atmosphere. Host dinners in the dining room, with original craftsman built-in cabinets. The large living room is a welcoming space as is the breezy and shaded front porch. Cook in the updated kitchen with modern amenities, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and shaker cabinets that provide functionality and style. A perfect eat-in nook...A peaceful sanctuary in a vibrant central location! The first floor’s glistening oak hardwood floors span the living spaces, creating a warm atmosphere. Host dinners in the dining room, with original craftsman built-in cabinets. The large living room is a welcoming space as is the breezy and shaded front porch. Cook in the updated kitchen with modern amenities, featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and shaker cabinets that provide functionality and style. A perfect eat-in nook for casual dining or your morning coffee while basking in warm sun filling the space. The 3rd floor top room feels like a tower in a castle, with windows along three sides and views of the surrounding area. The quiet secondary bedrooms are a perfect sanctuary with windows overlooking the garden. In the main bathroom, a clawfoot tub makes soaking a pleasure. A detached structure in the yard, with a kitchenette and bath is a bonus space, ideal for a office,or studio. The large landscaped yard is a canvas for outdoor adventures, offering blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, orange and persimmon. A 91 walk score with BART 5 blocks and Berkeley’s best grocery just 3 blocks away. Convenient off street parking. Sqft & bd/ba count differs. Detached structure buyer to verify.
  1. Listed by Mark Lederer • DRE #01345197 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 1938 Ward Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CENTRAL BERKELEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street Parking
Total # Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/01/2023 03:00 AM

Property Details for 1938 Ward Street

StatusSold
MLS #41041155
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1922
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,460 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Mark Lederer, DRE #01345197

Sold By OUT OF AREA, OUT OF AREA, DRE #01828276

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Building Information for 1938 Ward Street

Stories-Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,460 SF

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$10,230 per month

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Principal and Interest

$8,147

Property Taxes

$2,083

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1938 Ward Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Laminate, Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Laundry Room, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Dining Area, Laundry, Studio
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
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: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete, Partial Basement, Raised
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Level, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5460
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5460.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1841
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Tool Shed, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: MLK > Ward
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 54-1725-31
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1938 Ward Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41041155

$1,635,000—
Oct 31, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41041155

$1,635,000—
Oct 24, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523728289

$1,635,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41041155

$1,635,000
10/31/2023

Sold

EBRD #41041155

$1,635,000
10/24/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523728289

$1,635,000

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

Public Records for 1938 Ward Street

Taxable ValueLand$500,310Additions$1,167,390Total$1,667,700
Tax Record2025$24,992 ($2,083 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,390 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,390 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,460 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922Year Renovated1938CountyALAMEDAAPN54-1725-31

Schools near 1938 Ward Street

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Emerson Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public - K to 5
John Muir Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Willard Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Emerson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John Muir Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Willard Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Mark Lederer, DRE #01345197

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