Step into this Midcentury Modern gem, offering 4BR/4BA and captivating views in a lush, secluded setting. Built in 1957, this lovely home is poised for its next chapter. Enter through the elegant, black-tiled foyer into an open-concept living area awash in natural light. The spacious living room features expansive glass windows, a brick hearth, and wood-beamed ceilings. Adjacent is the dining area and well-appointed kitchen. The main floor also hosts an office or guest bedroom—your choice. Enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail on a vast back deck that overlooks both forest and bay. Upstairs, unwind in the primary bedroom suite, complete with a private balcony and dual-sink bathroom. An additional en-suite bedroom and a convenient laundry area round out this floor.The lower level offers its own secluded entrance, featuring an in-law unit equipped with a kitchenette, full bathroom, and built-in desk—perfect as an art studio or bonus room. You’ve got 2243 square feet of living space in all. Situated near UCB and Tilden Park, you'll have easy access to hiking, golfing, and our renowned Botanical Gardens. With AC Transit nearby and downtown Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco within minutes, this hillside haven offers the best of both worlds: serenity and convenience.
Sold for $1,520,000
$1,520,000
140 Avenida Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708
4beds
2,243sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$1,764,900 Zestimate®
$678/sqft
$7,361 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,764,900
$1.61M - $1.94M
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Private balconyBrick hearthArt studioCaptivating viewsExpansive glass windowsWood-beamed ceilingsBonus room
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Listed by:
Laura Martell DRE #01401840 415-948-1282,
Winkler Real Estate Group,
Danielle Clements DRE #01910218,
Winkler Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Joe Dickerson, DRE #01961649
KW Advisors East Bay
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41038212
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Au Pair, Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Carpet
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,243
- Total interior livable area: 2,243 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, See Remarks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Hills, Other
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up, Front Yard, Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 602489351
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $678/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,550,400
- Date on market: 9/6/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2023 | Sold | $1,520,000+1.5%$678/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41038212 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2023 | Pending sale | $1,498,000$668/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41038212 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000-11.8%$668/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41038212 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41032269 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000+108.2%$757/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41032269 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2010 | Sold | $816,000$364/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,550,400 +2% |
| 2024 | $21,201 +41.2% | $1,520,000 +51.3% |
| 2023 | $15,016 +1.7% | $1,004,797 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,765 -0.3% | $985,098 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,811 +5.3% | $965,784 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,072 +3.6% | $955,886 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,578 +5.3% | $937,151 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,893 | $918,783 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,893 +3% | $900,773 +2% |
| 2016 | $12,521 +2.3% | $883,115 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $12,241 | $869,855 +2% |
| 2014 | $12,241 | $852,817 +8.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $788,000 -3.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $820,000 +0.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $816,000 +679.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $104,659 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $104,907 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $102,851 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $100,835 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $98,858 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $96,919 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $95,020 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $93,279 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $91,450 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,108 | $89,657 |
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Neighborhood: Berkeley Hills
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- 9/10Cragmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
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