Known by locals as the 'Real Easy Home' as honored in the corner garden bench, this home is steeped in local history. Originally crafted for an Armenian carpet dealer in 1903, this residence has since been a cherished haven for artistic souls and community spirits alike. Rebuilt, reimagined and basking in natural light, this home is modern and flexible, and can be used as a 4- or 5-bedroom home that includes a lower-level junior ADU or plus space that be accessed separately. In addition, it has a detached 1-bed, 1-bath ADU. Multigenerational living, cohabitation or supplement your income! All finishes are modern and efficient, such as new foundation and systems, Heat Pump for heating and cooling, plus radiant heat in the lower level and ADU. Heath tile and custom-designed finishes in both kitchens and bathrooms have been artistically designed. Enjoy natural kitchen light from the elliptical skylight as you host guests in the concept space. Partially finished attic for storage (or perhaps expansion?). Conveniently located to everything Berkeley has to offer. Produce at Monterey Market? Chez Panisse or Cheeseboard for dinner tonight? Easy access to SF by BART or A/C transit too. Quality home, A+ location. Come see all of its unique and exquisitely designed features!
Sold for $2,931,000
$2,931,000
1729 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94703
5beds
2,768sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
3,484.8 Square Feet Lot
$3,057,200 Zestimate®
$1,059/sqft
$7,604 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,057,200
$2.78M - $3.36M
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New foundationArmenian carpet dealerCustom - designed finishesQuality homeCorner gardenAdditional lower living spaceHeath tile
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Listed by:
Gretchen Roethle DRE #01945375 415-599-6200,
Compass
Bought with:
Sheril Madden, DRE #01228854
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41052613
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Island, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Radiant, Heat Pump-Air
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,768
- Total interior livable area: 2,768 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,484 sqft
- Features: Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 58216214
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Siding - Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Details
- Builder name: Ian Mcleod
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Insulation, Appliances, Doors, Water Heater
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: CalHFA,Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2024 | Sold | $2,931,000+55.1%$1,059/sqft |
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| 3/27/2024 | Pending sale | $1,890,000$683/sqft |
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| 3/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,890,000-27.3%$683/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41052613 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2023 | Sold | $2,600,000+48.6%$939/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41031094 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2023 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$632/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41031094 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+73.3%$632/sqft |
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| 12/7/2016 | Sold | $1,010,000+9.2%$365/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2016 | Pending sale | $925,000$334/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Berkeley #40763677 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $925,000$334/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Berkeley #40763677 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,989,620 +15% |
| 2024 | $37,050 +94.3% | $2,600,000 +123.9% |
| 2023 | $19,071 +2.2% | $1,161,395 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,659 -0.1% | $1,138,625 +2% |
| 2021 | $18,673 +4.8% | $1,116,303 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $17,819 +5.8% | $1,099,861 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,840 +9.5% | $1,078,303 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $15,379 | $1,038,200 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $15,379 +362.1% | $1,010,000 +2029.5% |
| 2016 | $3,328 +5.7% | $47,428 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,148 | $46,716 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,148 | $45,801 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $45,595 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,700 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $43,824 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,497 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $43,600 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $42,745 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $41,907 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $41,085 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $40,280 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $39,491 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $38,767 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $38,007 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,725 | $37,262 |
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Neighborhood: North Berkeley
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- 10/10Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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