Quintessential Thousand Oaks home w/ handsome architectural details, including tray ceilings, archways & built-ins, graciously-sized rooms & a magical backyd w/ rock outcroppings, majestic oak trees & an outdoor fireplace. This special home is in a coveted neighborhood, close to Solano Ave, Great Stone Face Park & Upper Kensington & offers an exceptional amount of additional space that is both versatile & practical. The main level features a foyer, a living rm w/ large picture window & fireplace with gas insert, grand, a formal dining room with large windows, an eat-in kitchen w/ quartz countertops, stainless appliances, built-ins & freshly painted cabinets, 3 bedrooms, including primary bedroom w/ en suite bath, & 2 baths, a hall bath (a wet room) with a European feel, features Heath tile and a classic pedestal sink and a spa-like, primary bath with large soaking tub, double sinks and vanities, and earth toned tiles. The upper level has a semi-finished attic with carpeted floors, pendant lights and built-in desk and storage areas. The lower level is comprised of 3 rooms, offering numerous possibilities. Additional amenities include a 1-car garage w/ internal access, hardwood floors throughout, & fresh interior paint.
Sold for $1,660,000 on 02/17/23
$1,660,000
653 San Fernando Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
3beds
1,488sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,116/sqft
$6,323 Estimated rent
Home value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$6,323/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 17, 2023 at 02:59pm
Listed by:
Sheril Madden DRE #01228854 510-501-1317,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Patricia Rogers, DRE #00669968
COMPASS
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41017140
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Greenhouse Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,488
- Total interior livable area: 1,488 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Int Access From Garage, Below Building Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced,Partial
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Level, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 62292116
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Details
- Builder name: Elegant
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Listing removed | $1,495,000$1,005/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114281 | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000-9.9%$1,005/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41114281 | ||
| 8/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  CRMLS #41017140 | ||
| 2/17/2023 | Sold | $1,660,000+38.9%$1,116/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41017140 | ||
| 1/27/2023 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$803/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41017140 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,727,063 +2% |
| 2024 | $24,522 +51.3% | $1,693,200 +72.6% |
| 2023 | $16,211 +3.3% | $981,204 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94707
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Thousand Oaks Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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