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479 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94707

$899,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,784 SqFt
$504/SqFt
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479 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley$899,000

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$10,000*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingUnderground
Attached Garage1 space
Year Built1927
HeatingOther
CoolingNone
FireplaceLiving Room
MLS #41056546
Lot Size0.12 Acres
StatusActive

About 479 Kentucky Ave

Bring this North Berkeley Hills fairytale back to life in this contractor’s special! With a lovely layout accentuating Golden Gate views and some old world charm worthy of preserving, this 3+BD/2BA storybook home is ready for TLC and a modern vision. Step through the stone-arched front door into the 1784 SQFT home with original redwood intact. The living room features stunning views from the Golden Gate Bridge to Mt Tam. Both the fireplace mantle and crown molding retain the home’s vintage woodwork. A sunny dining room with mullioned windows and a built-in bench, shelving, and storage adjoins the kitchen with a bonus room, offering the opportunity to develop a dream custom kitchen with easy indoor/outdoor living to the backyard. Mature trees and terracing anchor the backyard vision where the large lot can be an oasis for entertaining, play or possible future development. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has an ensuite bath and a romantic dormer window with a view. Two other bright bedrooms share a full bath.The huge refurbished attic offers further potential development potential as another bedroom, office, or den, while the large basement and one car garage offer storage, parking and additional possibilities. Ideally located near Tilden Park, Kensington village, and top schools.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1927
  • Living Area: 1,784 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Advisors East Bay
  • Office Phone: (510) 775-1079
  • Listing Agent: David Gunderman

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace: Living Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Underground

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Back Yard, Sloped Down
  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: None

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Spruce to Michigan to Kentucky Cross Street: Michigan Ave.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $899,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $504/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $10,456
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Berkeley, CA

City

Med. Sold Price

$1.3M

Med. Price/SqFt

$879

Avg. Days On Market

18

# of Sold Homes

47

479 Kentucky Ave vs Berkeley

12 DAYS ON ROCKET

-6 Days

$899,000

-$489K Less

$504/SqFt

-$376 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $489K less than the Median Sold Price and $376/SqFt less than other homes in Berkeley, CA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: CRMLS
  • MLS Number: #41056546

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Advisors East Bay
  • Office Phone: (510) 775-1079
  • Listing Agent: David Gunderman

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$10,456$477,236
2020$10,455$472,342
2019$9,842$463,082
2018$9,498$454,004
2017$9,498$445,104

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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8
/10

  • Cragmont Elementary School

  • 830 Regal Rd

  • 0.58 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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6
/10

  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School

  • 840 Colusa Ave

  • 0.82 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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8
/10

  • Kensington Elementary School

  • 90 Highland Blvd

  • 0.93 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $207,333. The most common annual income of people living in Berkeley, CA is $200k+. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 479 Kentucky Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 479 Kentucky Ave property is $899,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 479 Kentucky Ave is a house located in Berkeley, California, 94707.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 479 Kentucky Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $10,456 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 479 Kentucky Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 479 Kentucky Ave is 1,784 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 479 Kentucky Ave is 1927.

Rocket Homes›California›Alameda County›Berkeley›94707›479 Kentucky Ave

This home is located at 479 Kentucky Ave in Berkeley, CA and zip code 94707 in the Thousand Oaks Heights neighborhood. This 1,784 square foot home, which was built in 1927, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $899,000.

Over 34 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in Berkeley, CA. In the same period over 7 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Berkeley, CA increased by 32.7% between February 2024 and March 2024. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $1,388,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 18 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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