In 1963, Bill & Susie decided to purchase a lot in the Berkeley Hills & build a home. They hired William Kirsch, a budding architect in Marin County. At the time, he was working with a developer in Marin who purchased vacant parcels & built houses using modifications of Kirsch’s plan to suit the particular lot’s characteristics. 1471 Olympus was a variation of his basic design, but Bill & Susie insisted upon 9-foot ceilings on the upper level & added the upstairs bedroom that was originally used as a study. Despite relocating to the Los Angeles area in the late 60s, they could not let this property go. Bill & Susie were quite attached to their home & in recent years enjoyed visiting their property & drinking coffee in the main living area while soaking in the view. But the years flew by & they never fully moved back to their beloved Mid-century home a& decided it was time to pass this property on to new stewards. Susie enjoyed the fall/winter months when the single tall Liquidambar tree to the north would turn rich shades of red, orange, & burgundy before dropping its leaves to reveal more of the North Bay view. The main living space is full of natural light, bay views, & has all the vibes of a quintessential Mid-century modern home. First time on the market ever!
Sold for $1,165,000 on 11/22/23
$1,165,000
1471 Olympus Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
3beds
1,392sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,196,300 Zestimate®
$837/sqft
$6,067 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,196,300
$1.10M - $1.29M
$6,067/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 23, 2023 at 03:09am
Listed by:
Deidre Joyner DRE #01451749 510-693-4253,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Susan Kapelke, DRE #01250590
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41042804
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Storage, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,392
- Total interior livable area: 1,392 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Terraced Back, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bay Bridge, Partial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Bay Bridge
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 60248424
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Details
- Builder name: William Kirsch
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2023 | Sold | $1,165,000+17.1%$837/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41042804 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2023 | Pending sale | $995,000$715/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41042804 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $995,000$715/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41042804 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,188,300 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,996 +266.9% | $1,165,000 +925.6% |
| 2023 | $4,905 +4.5% | $113,587 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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Estimated market value
$1,196,300
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