Residential > House
Sold
12/06/2013
Sold Price
$1,120,000$451/ft²
1540 Scenic Ave
Berkeley, CA 94708
- 4Beds
- 2Baths
- 2,483ft²Living Area
- 6,750ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1932Year Built
- -DOM
- 11Permits
1540 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,483 ft² house built in 1932 on a 0.155 acre lot with 11 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2013 for $1,120,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,801,750.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 1540 Scenic Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,801,750
$725/ft²
+$682K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,120,000
$451/ft²
10 years ago
1540 Scenic Ave is valued at $1,801,750 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
1540 Scenic Ave was last sold in 2013 for $1,120,000.
Permits
1540 Scenic Ave has 11 permit records of total value of $342,914.
Permit History
11
Permits
$342,914
Total Permit Value
November 5, 2019
Project Name: PermitDescription: Battery back up system tying into existing photovoltaic system 1x tesla batteryStatus: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)Business Name: Construction OR ContractorFees: $127Effective Date: 2019-11-05Permit Number: B2019-04797
August 21, 2019
Project Name: PermitDescription: Roof-mounted solar installation 12 modules with 12 microinverters 4.020 kw dc size 3.41 kw air conditioning size. Must comply with fire zone 2 requirementsStatus: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)Business Name: LA Solar GroupFees: $127Effective Date: 2019-08-21Permit Number: B2019-03491
August 16, 2019
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Remove and replace comparable shingle roof with comparable shingle roof. Torch down at lower sloped roof. Replace gutters and downspoutsJob Value: $14,990Status: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)Business Name: Construction OR ContractorFees: $560Effective Date: 2019-08-16Permit Number: B2019-03440
July 30, 2015
Description: Bathroom remodelJob Value: $15,000Status: IssuedType: Building permitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: A B DESIGN AND BUILD INCEffective Date: 2015-07-30Permit Number: 1500001296
March 18, 2015
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: **remodel lower level to include new bathroom laundry windows & doors. Fire zone 2 propertyJob Value: $78,231Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2015-03-18Permit Number: B2015-01296-M
March 18, 2015
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: **remodel lower level to include new bathroom laundry windows & doors. Fire zone 2 propertybathroom remodel.Job Value: $78,231Status: IssuedType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: AB DESIGN BUILDApplicant: Bower Jane & Megan EtalFees: $4,178Effective Date: 2015-03-18Permit Number: B2015-01296
March 18, 2015
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: **remodel lower level to include new bathroom laundry windows & doors. Fire zone 2 propertyJob Value: $78,231Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2015-03-18Permit Number: B2015-01296-P
March 18, 2015
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: **remodel lower level to include new bathroom laundry windows & doors. Fire zone 2 propertyJob Value: $78,231Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationEffective Date: 2015-03-18Permit Number: B2015-01296-E
February 4, 2014
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Upgrade electrical service to 200amps rewire outlets, receptacles and provide (n) circuit for furnaceStatus: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: BIANCHI ADELINE H TRCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESEFFICIENT ELECTRIC WORKSApplicant: Bianchi Adeline H Tr; 0Effective Date: 2014-02-04Permit Number: B2014-00484
January 13, 2014
Project Name: Plumbing PermitDescription: Replace (e) water heaterStatus: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: CALIFORNIA PLUMBING/GERALD; MEGAN BOWERCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESCALIFORNIA PLUMBING/GERALDApplicant: Megan Bower; 0Effective Date: 2014-01-13Permit Number: B2014-00113
January 9, 2014
Project Name: Mechanical PermitDescription: Furnace replacementStatus: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: HASSLER HEATING & AIR CONDITIO; MILLER MICHAELCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESHASSLER HEATING & AIR CONDITIOApplicant: Miller Michael; 0Effective Date: 2014-01-09Permit Number: B2014-00102
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$21,016.04From latest Total Assessed Value1.59%Total Assessed Value$1,319,605=Land+
Assessed Value$395,881Additions
Assessed Value$923,724
In 2023, taxes billed for 1540 Scenic Ave were $21,016.04, which is 1.59% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,319,605.
Property History
1540 Scenic Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 1540 Scenic Ave
Hazard Risks
Earthquake583Nat'l Avg100Carb Mono95Particulates93Air Pollution89Ozone88Lead41Tornado12Weather8Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
9 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 1540 Scenic Ave.
Walkability Index
15 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
1540 Scenic Ave has a walkability score of 15 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
41°F
High
56°F
Summer
Average
Low
53°F
High
76°F
In the winter at 1540 Scenic Ave, temperatures range from 41.36°F to 55.82°F with an average of 48.59°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 53.28°F to 76.17°F with and average of 64.73°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 1540 Scenic Ave
Public Schools
Willard Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.43 mi
A
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
0.43 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
0.91 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.55 mi
B+
Malcom X Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.98 mi
B
Oxford Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.53 mi
B
Washington Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.06 mi
B-
Cragmont Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.58 mi
A-
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
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Neighborhood
This property is located in Berkeley Hills, Berkeley, CA 94708.
Seasonal Housing units 94708
26%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94708
-5%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Berkeley Hills.
Crime Index for 94708
84
84
The crime index in 94708 is 84, which is 0.8 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 1540 Scenic Ave over selected time period.
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- 1410 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Berkeley Hills) is a 3,704 square foot, 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1908 and has an estimate of $2,417,577 with a price per ft² of $653.
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- 1635 Scenic Ave #Apt 4, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Daley's Scenic Park) is a 1,056 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1925 and has an estimate of $1,214,415 with a price per ft² of $1,150.
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