If one could handpick a home based on it being on a lovely street & its proximity to an abundance of cafes, shops, specialty markets, parks, & public transit, 1719 Buena would be that home. Nestled on one of the sweetest streets in the Northbrae neighborhood, this beautiful, sun-filled 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow features a gracious open living rm and dining rm, with handsome, finely preserved, crafted woodwork & built-ins, a fireplace with its original tile-work and a large picture window, a refreshed country kitchen w/ new hardwood floor, generous storage & counter space, a glorious backyard, that whispers tranquility, w/ many fruit trees, including apple, lemon, plum, persimmon and fig, berries, roses & three raised beds for veggies, herbs and flowers, and a great split level floor plan. Numerous upgrades include a new roof, owned solar panels, a Tesla car charger, an engineered seismic retrofit and dual pane windows. Additional amenities include a long driveway and a detached oversized one plus car garage, fresh paint in and out, gleaming hardwood floors, a wonderful front porch and sewer lateral compliance. Rarely do homes come on the market in this superb location. You may even consider giving up your car when you realize how truly special and convenient this location is.
Sold for $1,700,000
Tax assessed value
$1,700,000
1719 Buena Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
3beds
1,668sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$1,804,100 Zestimate®
$1,019/sqft
$6,373 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,804,100
$1.68M - $1.95M
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Listed by:
Sheril Madden DRE #01228854 510-501-1317,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Jamie Lawrence, DRE #01880379
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41066257
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,668
- Total interior livable area: 1,668 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 5922838
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Earthquake Braced
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Details
- Builder name: Beautiful
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Sump Pump, 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: $1,019/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,700,000
- Date on market: 7/12/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2024 | Sold | $1,700,000+42.3%$1,019/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41066257 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2024 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$716/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41066257 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+68.3%$716/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41066257 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2012 | Sold | $710,000+3%$426/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40572297 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2012 | Pending sale | $689,000$413/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International, Inc. #40572297 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2012 | Listed for sale | $689,000$413/sqft |
Source: Pacific Union International, Inc. #40572297 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,700,000 +94.4% |
| 2024 | $13,624 +2.1% | $874,271 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,341 +1.8% | $857,132 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,100 -0.2% | $840,327 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,130 +5.7% | $823,854 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,419 +4.1% | $815,413 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,925 +5.4% | $799,431 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,314 | $783,761 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,314 +3.3% | $768,397 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,949 +2.1% | $753,330 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,726 | $742,020 +2% |
| 2014 | $10,726 | $727,487 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $724,200 +234.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $216,667 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $212,419 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $210,831 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $211,333 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $207,189 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $203,126 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $199,144 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $195,240 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $191,414 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $187,907 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $184,221 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,664 | $180,608 |
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Neighborhood: Northbrae
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- 9/10Ruth Acty ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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