NOT LISTED FOR SALE

906 Contra Costa Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,903,000 - $2,150,916

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,840 Sq Ft
$1,080/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 17, 2023

Last sale price $2,250,000 $1,223 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,089 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Lot
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Contra Costa Rock Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

In the coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood, this stylish home offers a rare combination of sought-after features, including level-in access, generous rooms and extensive updates, all on one level! Primary suite with multiple closets, sitting area & elegant bathroom. Spacious 2nd bedroom & updated bath. Bonus room makes an ideal office, with French doors opening to a back deck that serves as a private outdoor room. Enjoy filtered views of the Bay though a majestic Live Oak. Expansive updated kitchen with maple cabinets, new marble counters & backsplash, impressive Garland stove with powerful hood; new stainless fridge & dishwasher; skylight & pantry. Inviting breakfast nook surrounded by dual-pane windows looks out to the front garden. Convenient laundry closet. Owners rebuilt garage and used as a studio/office, with efficient bathroom, skylight. French doors open to lower patio & garden. Well-lit basement with w/c, copious storage, makes a great workshop or work-out space! Impressive energy upgrades include ~8KW owned solar, 10KW back-up batteries, new efficient heat-pump water heater. Perfect BESO score of 10! Walkscore=95 Stairs to front door=0!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arlene Baxter

The Agency License #01209552 Listed on: 06/21/2023

The Agency

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy L. Noman

Vanguard Properties License #00934464

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 6,096 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Private Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Raised Hearth
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Indoor Grill
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage
  • Tandem Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Wheelchair Ramps

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Electricity To Lot Line

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by traditional
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision, Stylish Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61257532

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

6,096 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: Just off Solano
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Grill Built-in, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas Starter, Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Grill Built-in, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Regular, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: traditional
  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco, Stucco, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Foundation Details: Earthquake Braced, Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Tandem
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Gravity, Fireplace Insert, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, None
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Other Solar, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6096
  • Parcel Number: 61257532
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,944,863

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2023
Closed on
Jul 13, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Arlene Baxter
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Nancy L. Noman
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,385,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$865,000
62.45%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$2,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- None Available
-- Chicago Title Company
$850,000 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
-- None Available
$290,000 Chicago Title Co
-- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $555,000
Closed $100,000
Closed $465,000
Closed $20,000
Closed $407,800
Closed $150,000
Closed $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,250,000 -- --
07/17/2023 07/17/23 Sold $2,250,000 +62.5% $1,223 / Sq Ft
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2023 06/21/23 For Sale $1,385,000 -- $753 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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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 $31,011 $512,215 $290,103 $229,112
2024 $31,011 $502,034 $284,414 $224,620
2023 $16,495 $1,045,027 $315,608 $736,419
2022 $16,193 $1,024,406 $309,422 $721,984
2021 $16,228 $1,004,184 $303,355 $707,829
2020 $15,340 $1,000,823 $300,247 $700,576
2019 $14,719 $981,205 $294,361 $686,844
2018 $14,554 $961,970 $288,591 $673,379
2017 $14,057 $943,108 $282,932 $660,176
2016 $13,601 $924,621 $277,386 $647,235
2015 $13,419 $910,740 $273,222 $637,518
2014 $13,274 $892,907 $267,872 $625,035
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Arlene Baxter

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Arlene Baxter

    The Agency

    (510) 717-1799

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Arlene Baxter
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Nancy L. Noman

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 590-4345

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Nancy L. Noman
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41030959

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2575-032-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Thousand Oaks

906 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA

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