898 Contra Costa Avenue

Berkeley, CA 94707

$1,630,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
2
1/2 Baths
2,281 Sq. Ft.
$715 / Sq. Ft.
2,281
Sq. Ft.
$715
per Sq. Ft.

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!
  1. Listed by Colleen Larkin • DRE #00874780 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.

Property Details for 898 Contra Costa Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
THOUSAND OAKS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Traditional, Art Deco
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage Parking, Int Access From Garage, Off Street Parking
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, City, Mt Tamalpais

Location

Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Colleen Larkin, DRE #00874780

Sold By Compass, Kim Cole, DRE #01970964

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LISTING UPDATED: 06/24/2023 03:00 AM

Property Details for 898 Contra Costa Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41028751
Days on Compass13
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1936
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,725 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Colleen Larkin, DRE #00874780

Sold By Compass, Kim Cole, DRE #01970964

Add your commute

Building Information for 898 Contra Costa Avenue

Stories-Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,725 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,409 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,896

Property Taxes

$513

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 898 Contra Costa Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Engineered Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, In Basement, In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Basement - Partial, Laundry Room, Basement - Finished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Electric Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Finished, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water, Central
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 0.5 Bath, Laundry Facility
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Partial Fence
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4725
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4725.0
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2281
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Entry Gate
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Acres: 0.11
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Solano to Contra Costa
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 61-2575-30
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 898 Contra Costa Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of THE GRUBB CO. INC., Colleen Larkin, DRE #00874780

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