NOT LISTED FOR SALE

865 Contra Costa Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,944,000 - $2,359,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,702 Sq Ft
$808/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2022

Last sale price $2,150,000 $796 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,044/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Bonus Room
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Contra Costa Rock Park

About This Home

As of April 2022

A John Hudson Thomas design circa 1917. This is a well- appointed grand home located just a short jaunt from the many restaurants,shopping,and grocery stores on Solano Avenue.This beauty is a 4++ bedroom house with bonus rooms.A lovely living room and sitting area that has a beautiful view of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Kitchen with breakfast nook,and decorative fireplace.Elegant dining room,built-ins & French doors that open to a courtyard loaded with mature plantings,and guarded by the embrace of a mature wisteria.Two large bedrooms on the main floor and bathroom. Second bathroom,and 2++ bedrooms.The main bedroom has the potential to be a wonderful main suite with 2 bonus rooms attached to it.The outdoor space is designed for maximum enjoyment.The front yard has a deck above the garage to relax & enjoy the sun.The path leading to the entrance is shade & opens to an inviting brick courtyard. Beautiful house in a fantastic location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Cook

Red Oak Realty License #01253342 Listed on: 03/16/2022

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Ridge

District Homes License #01990459

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 5,265 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by John H. Thomas
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61257658

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: Solano Ave to Contra Costa
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Basement: Full, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room, Kitchen
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Unfinished Room, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Front Yard
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: John H. Thomas
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5265
  • Parcel Number: 61257658
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2022
Closed on
Apr 8, 2022
Sold by
John G Forte And Gertrude M Forte Trust
Bought by
Weinberg Aryeh and Weinberg Amber
Seller's Agent
Charles Cook
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Ridge
District Homes
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
13.46%
Current Estimated Value
$2,183,851

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,851
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.42%
Original Mortgage
$1,680,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,559,859
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$623,992

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2005
Sold by
Forte John G and Forte Gertrude M
Bought by
Forte John G and Forte Gertrude M
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Weinberg Aryeh $2,150,000 Old Republic Title
Forte John G -- --
Forte John G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Weinberg Aryeh $1,680,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,150,000 -- --
04/26/2022 04/26/22 Sold $2,150,000 +13.5% $796 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2022 03/16/22 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $701 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $32,450 $2,281,580 $684,474 $1,597,106
2024 $32,450 $2,125,000 $637,500 $1,487,500
2023 $30,476 $1,978,000 $593,400 $1,384,600
2022 $8,153 $2,033,000 $612,000 $1,428,000
2021 $7,404 $119,391 $68,632 $57,759
2020 $6,682 $125,095 $67,928 $57,167
2019 $6,060 $122,642 $66,596 $56,046
2018 $5,864 $120,239 $65,291 $54,948
2017 $5,634 $117,881 $64,011 $53,870
2016 $5,200 $115,570 $62,756 $52,814
2015 $5,083 $113,834 $61,813 $52,021
2014 $4,890 $111,604 $60,602 $51,002
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Charles Cook

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Charles Cook

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 866-5956

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Charles Cook
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  • Sarah Ridge

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Sarah Ridge

    District Homes

    (510) 860-3435

    2 in this area

    144 Total Sales

    Sarah Ridge
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40984885

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2576-058-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Thousand Oaks

865 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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