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$1,750,000
● House - Off Market

494 Kentucky Ave

Berkeley, CA 94707
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
1,998 Ft²
$1,674,451
RealtyHop Estimate
29.00%
Since Mar 1, 2019
CA-San Francisco
Primary Model

About This Property

Open Sunday 2-4pm! Unparalleled panoramic views & refined interiors welcome you home to 494 Kentucky Avenue! Ideal Berkeley Hills location, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom refreshed mid-century home offers generous living areas where expansive windows draw the eyes to absolutely breathtaking vistas - San Francisco skyline, bay, and our iconic bridges. The open floor plan offers a dream kitchen with brand-new appliances, dining area, sunken living room with fireplace that opens onto a spacious deck with a cool glass railing for unimpeded views. Gleaming engineered Acacia hardwood flooring throughout adds warmth as the contemporary tile and stone counters bring elegance and practical sophistication to the kitchen and spa-like bathrooms. Garage with interior access plus carport, on-demand water heating, bonus areas, easy care lot with multiple patio spaces, pergola, dedicated laundry room. Close proximity to best of Berkeley: World class dining, shopping, parks, schools, hiking and more!
Unit Size
1,998 Ft²
Days on Market
35 days
Land Size
0.13 acres
Price per sqft
$650
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1948

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Last updated: 4 months ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40850969)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Feb 27, 2019 Sold
Sold
Jan 23, 2019 Listed by WINKLER REAL ESTATE GROUP $1,298,000
Listed by WINKLER REAL ESTATE GROUP
Apr 13, 2018 Sold
Sold
Mar 20, 2018 Listed by WINKLER REAL ESTATE GROUP $710,000
Listed by WINKLER REAL ESTATE GROUP
Fabulous Fixer! Stunning views of Bay Bridge, Golden Gate, Mt. Tam and beyond. Everything needs major rehab. 3 bedrooms (public record shows 2), 2.5 bath. Sunken living room features fireplace and floor to ceiling windows; formal DR includes built-in cabinet and more incredible vistas. Spacious, sunny kitchen with charming 40’s era cabinets and tile counters. Upper level has master bedroom w/ fireplace and expansive windows, and second bedroom has bay window. Upstairs utility room and half bath offer potential for space reconfiguration. Lower level incl. third bedroom w/ bathroom and large laundry area. Large corner lot incl. lemon trees, vintage wisteria, and a stately pine. Restore the terraced brickwork, outdoor fireplace and sink for al fresco dining. Single car garage plus carport. Close to pocket parks, Berkeley Path Wanderers' trails, and Arlington shops. Bring your vision, the house delivers the views!

Property Highlights

Garage
Fireplace
With View

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1948
  • Effective Year Built: 1997
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 58
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,538
  • Total Building Area: 1,808
  • Building Area: 1,808
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,808
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: THOUSAND OAKS HEIGHTS
  • Land Acres: 0000000127
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00018 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2944

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 421200

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2-B1
  • Parcel: 62-2944-18
  • Lot: 18
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.9013
  • Longitude: -122.272

    Address

  • Full Address: 494 Kentucky Ave
  • Address - House Number: 494
  • Address - Street Name: Kentucky
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C055
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1735
  • Zip Code: 94707

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $2,755,868
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2053
  • Valuation Date: Apr 03, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 2,035,770
  • High Value: 2,453,719
  • Low Value: 1,617,822

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,832,547
  • Assessed Land Value: $551,864
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,287,683

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Feb 25, 2019
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Feb 27, 2019
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2019036134
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Apr 13, 2018
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Apr 02, 2018
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,080,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 494 Kentucky Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 494 Kentucky Avenue was built in 1948 and last sold on Feb 25, 2019 for $1,750,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 494 Kentucky Avenue is $1,346,330.
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