Sold for $2,250,000 on 11/09/23
$2,250,000
906 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
2beds
1,840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$2,158,400 Zestimate®
$1,223/sqft
$5,003 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,158,400
$1.96M - $2.37M
$5,003/mo
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What's special
In the coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood, this stylish home offers a rare combination of sought-after features, including level-in access, generous rooms and extensive updates, all on one level! Primary suite with multiple closets, sitting area & elegant bathroom. Spacious 2nd bedroom & updated bath. Bonus room makes an ideal office, with French doors opening to a back deck that serves as a private outdoor room. Enjoy filtered views of the Bay though a majestic Live Oak. Expansive updated kitchen with maple cabinets, new marble counters & backsplash, impressive Garland stove with powerful hood; new stainless fridge & dishwasher; skylight & pantry. Inviting breakfast nook surrounded by dual-pane windows looks out to the front garden. Convenient laundry closet. Owners rebuilt garage and used as a studio/office, with efficient bathroom, skylight. French doors open to lower patio & garden. Well-lit basement with w/c, copious storage, makes a great workshop or work-out space! Impressive energy upgrades include ~8KW owned solar, 10KW back-up batteries, new efficient heat-pump water heater. Perfect BESO score of 10! Walkscore=95 Stairs to front door=0!
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 19, 2023 at 04:41am
Listed by:
Arlene Baxter DRE #01209552 510-717-1799,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Nancy L. Noman, DRE #00934464
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41030959
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Grill Built-in, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Gravity, Natural Gas, Central, Fireplace Insert
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Grill Built-in, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, None
Features
- Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Gas Starter, Living Room, Raised Hearth
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,840
- Total interior livable area: 1,840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Converted Garage
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Features: Private
Details
- Parcel number: 61257532
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Siding - Stucco, Frame
- Foundation: Raised, Earthquake Braced
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Details
- Builder name: Traditional
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Other Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/9/2023 | Sold | $2,250,000$1,223/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Sold | $2,250,000+62.5%$1,223/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/8/2023 | Pending sale | $1,385,000$753/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,385,000+62.9%$753/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/21/2009 | Sold | $850,000-13.7%$462/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $519,215 -76.9% |
| 2024 | $31,011 +88% | $2,250,000 +113.9% |
| 2023 | $16,495 +1.9% | $1,052,027 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94707
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Thousand Oaks Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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Estimated market value
$2,158,400
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