Villa on the Hill! This beautiful 4++ bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is located in one of Berkeley's most desirable neighborhoods on one of the city's largest and best double lots (a third of an acre!). Set back from the street, this villa-style jewel offers stunning Bay, City, and Bridge views, with a large sunny front deck perfect for entertaining or relaxing with a Wow factor! Breathtaking sunsets and iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge are just the begining. Inside, warm wood paneling and floors add character to spacious living/ dining rooms. The cozy fireplace enhances the atmosphere, while the open layout flows to outdoor decks and patios, ideal for California-style living. The kitchen is fresh and functional, ready to inspire meals enjoyed inside or al fresco. Flexible floor plan -2 large bedrooms, a spacious office and 1.5 bathrooms on the main floor. Then upstairs another 2 BRs, an 'extra' room staged for play, and a full BA. A basement for laundry, storage and hobbies. Plus 2-car garage, workshop space, and extra parking, this home is a rare find. The enormous double lot offers endless possibilities-an urban farm? ADU? second home?-buyer to verify. WalkScore 88- close to Cal's Northside,Gourmet District shops, dining, parks and amenities
Sold for $2,580,000
$2,580,000
1555 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708
4beds
2,135sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.33 Acres Lot
$2,368,400 Zestimate®
$1,208/sqft
$7,629 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,368,400
$2.04M - $2.77M
$7,629/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 27, 2024 at 05:14am
Listed by:
Ana Forest DRE #01234464 510-557-8759,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Laura Arechiga, DRE #01388149
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41077381
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,135
- Total interior livable area: 2,135 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Sloped Up, Other, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 59225124 & 25
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Irrigation Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Prewired
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2024 | Sold | $2,580,000+47.4%$1,208/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41077381 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$820/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41077381 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000$820/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41077381 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,230,000 +2146.3% |
| 2024 | $6,054 +4.2% | $99,273 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,811 +4.9% | $97,326 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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Estimated market value
$2,368,400