861 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707

$2,175,000
3
BD
4
BA
2,610
SqFt

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Listed by Paul Tiao, (510) 435-0786 from The Agency
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Paul Tiao from CCTHEAG

Sold Price
$2,175,000
List Price
$2,150,000
Closing Date
Feb 13, 2024
MLS#
CC41054534
Status
SOLD
Levels
Three or More Stories
Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Partial Bathrooms
1
Sqft. of Residence
2,610
Lot Size
5,336
Listing Area
Berkeley Map Area 2
Year Built
1930

Property Description

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!!

Additional Information

Acres
0.12
Age
94
Cooling System
Central -1 Zone
Days On Market
Unknown
Fireplace Description
Gas Burning, Insert, Living Room
Floor Covering
Tile, Vinyl, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
Foundation
Concrete Slab, Crawl Space
Garage Parking
Detached Garage, Garage, Gate / Door Opener
Heating System
Forced Air, Gas
Laundry Facilities
Washer, Dryer
Levels
Three or More Stories
Living Area
2,610
Lot Size
5,336
Neighborhood
Berkeley Map Area 2
Other Rooms
Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Basement - Partial, Storage, Basement - Finished, Basement - Full, Basement - Unfinished
Pool Description
Spa / Hot Tub
Roof
Tile, Composition
Sewer
Sewer - Public
Style
Mediterranean, Spanish
Unincorporated Yn
Yes
View
Bay View, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay View Bridge, San Francisco, View of City Lights

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