898 Contra Costa Avenue
898 Contra Costa Avenue
$1,630,000
3
1
2
2,281
2,281
$715
Sold 6/23/23
Description
First time on market in 50+yrs Beautifully located just a stone’s throw from Solano Ave this three-bdrm home is perched just high enough for sublime SF & Bay views. Just off Indian Rock Path, entry is thru a private garden courtyrd. The elegant liv rm features a dramatic vaulted tray ceiling, fireplace & wall of west-facing multi-pane windows look out onto the Golden Gate Bridge. There’s a formal dining rm also w/gorgeous views, a breakfast rm w/built-in china-cabinets & the kitchen w/plentiful cabinetry...First time on market in 50+yrs Beautifully located just a stone’s throw from Solano Ave this three-bdrm home is perched just high enough for sublime SF & Bay views. Just off Indian Rock Path, entry is thru a private garden courtyrd. The elegant liv rm features a dramatic vaulted tray ceiling, fireplace & wall of west-facing multi-pane windows look out onto the Golden Gate Bridge. There’s a formal dining rm also w/gorgeous views, a breakfast rm w/built-in china-cabinets & the kitchen w/plentiful cabinetry and original tile counters. A bdrm & half bath complete the main level. The split-level design continues w/a full bath & 2 more bdrms. The spacious primary bdrm has multi-paned windows on 3 sides allowing for lovely light thruout. Each of the upper bdrms feature 2 sets of closets. The lower level has a fam. rm, laundry area, another half bath & a workshop space. In addition to the main entry from the courtyard, an enclosed breezeway leads from the 2-car garage to the front door for easy weather-protected entry. This is the perfect location: Just a block down Indian Rock Path to Solano Ave’s shops, restaurants, coffee houses & transportation. Contra Costa is a lovely street, w/dramatic rock outcroppings, mature oak trees, and is convenient to all things North Berkeley!
- Listed by Colleen Larkin • DRE #00874780 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Property Details for 898 Contra Costa Avenue
City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood SubdivTHOUSAND OAKS
Building TypeDetached
Property Sub TypeDetached
StyleTraditional, Art Deco
Garage Spaces2
Garage/ParkingAttached Garage, Garage Parking, Int Access From Garage, Off Street Parking
ViewBay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, City, Mt Tamalpais
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 06/24/2023 03:00 AM
Property Details for 898 Contra Costa Avenue
Status | Sold |
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MLS # | 41028751 |
Days on Compass | 13 |
Taxes | - |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | RESIDENTIAL / Detached |
Year Built | 1936 |
Lot Size | 0.11 AC / 4,725 SF |
County | Alameda County |
Location
Building Information for 898 Contra Costa Avenue
Stories-Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,725 SF
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Property Information for 898 Contra Costa Avenue
Property History for 898 Contra Costa Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 898 Contra Costa Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$56,322Additions$56,793Total$113,115
Tax Record2023$6,155 ($513 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt2,281 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,281 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,725 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936CountyALAMEDAAPN61-2575-30
Schools near 898 Contra Costa Avenue
This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
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Ruth Acty Elementary PublicK to 5 | ||
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School PublicK to 5 | ||
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School PublicK to 5 | ||
Thousand Oaks Elementary School PublicK to 5 |
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