Stunning Spanish Mediterranean located just steps from Solano Avenue and Indian Rock. This charming home has been lovingly maintained and remodeled over 33 years, has sweeping SF skyline, Bay and Golden Gate Bridge Views from the formal living and dining rooms as well as the primary bedroom. The huge gourmet kitchen comes with Sub Zero, Wolf, Miele high-end appliances, custom country cabinetry, sunny eat-in banquette with workstation and French doors leading out to a gorgeous backyard featuring a spa-like setting with water fountain fish pond, lush gardens and fruit trees, hot tub, built-in BBQ, pergola patio, redwood deck and flagstone terrace area with a nice BONUS studio semi-ADU! There are 3 levels with full bathrooms on each and laundry units conveniently upstairs as well as below in the finished basement, which has more BONUS space and a separate entrance. Great for guests, playroom or home office with plenty of storage all around including custom cabinetry in the coveted spacious garage with front yard patio on top. Location, location, location! The best of North Berkeley, UC, Albany and El Cerrito with abundant fine dining, markets, shops and parks nearby. If you're looking for a great family living and entertaining home, don't miss this one! It's a real GEM!!
Sold for $2,175,000
$2,175,000
861 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
3beds
2,610sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$2,771,200 Zestimate®
$833/sqft
$7,833 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,771,200
$2.44M - $3.16M
$7,833/mo
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Listed by:
Paul Tiao DRE #01870943 510-435-0786,
The Agency
Bought with:
Paul Tiao, DRE #01870943
The Agency
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41054534
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Features
- Storage, Breakfast Nook
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,610
- Total interior livable area: 2,610 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Exterior features: Dog Run, Garden/Play
- Has private pool: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bridge(s), City Lights, City, Mountain(s), Twin Peaks
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 61257659
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Spanish
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab, Earthquake Braced
- Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop,Tile
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
- Subdivision: Thousand Oaks
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000-1.1%$824/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41054534 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2024 | Sold | $2,175,000$833/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41054534 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,218,500 +194.9% |
| 2024 | $14,767 +5.2% | $752,386 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,033 +1% | $737,634 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,892 0% | $723,173 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,894 +6.2% | $708,994 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,087 +4.8% | $701,725 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,488 +5.8% | $687,967 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,801 | $674,478 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,801 +4.1% | $661,254 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,339 +3.3% | $648,291 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,979 | $638,557 +2% |
| 2014 | $10,979 | $626,048 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $623,223 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $611,006 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $599,027 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $594,553 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $595,968 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $584,284 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $572,831 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $561,600 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $550,588 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $539,796 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $529,906 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $519,511 +2% |
| 2001 | $7,918 | $509,326 |
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Neighborhood: 94707
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Thousand Oaks Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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