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2 weeks ago
List Price
$899,000$504/ft²
479 Kentucky Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
- 3Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,784ft²Living Area
- 5,253ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1927Year Built
- 13DOM
- 3Permits
479 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,784 ft² house built in 1927 on a 0.121 acre lot with 3 construction permits. This house is currently on the market for $899,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,470,750.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 479 Kentucky Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,470,750
$824/ft²
+$572K above List Price
Updated 3 months ago
479 Kentucky Ave is valued at $1,470,750 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
MLS Description
The listing agent's description. Original Listing
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.
Listing Agents
The listing agent for 479 Kentucky Ave is David Gunderman.
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David Gunderman
KW Advisors East Bay
Phone: (510) 775-1079
Permits
479 Kentucky Ave has 3 permit records of total value of $1,500.
Permit History
3
Permits
$1,500
Total Permit Value
October 13, 2006
Project Name: plumbing PermitDescription: Replace 1 gas water heaterStatus: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Foster Cynthia MEffective Date: 2006-10-13Permit Number: B2006-04223
March 25, 2005
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Underground electric conversionStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Foster Cynthia MEffective Date: 2005-03-25Permit Number: B2005-01224
February 22, 1995
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Tear off chimney to shoulder and re- building to previous configurationJob Value: $1,500Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitApplicant: FOSTER DORIS J TREffective Date: 1995-02-22Permit Number: B1995-00610
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$11,214.50From latest Total Assessed Value2.26%Total Assessed Value$496,512=Land+
Assessed Value$148,867Additions
Assessed Value$347,645
In 2023, taxes billed for 479 Kentucky Ave were $11,214.5, which is 2.26% from latest Total Assessed Value of $496,512.
Property History
479 Kentucky Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 479 Kentucky Ave
Hazard Risks
Earthquake586Carb Mono101Nat'l Avg100Particulates97Air Pollution88Ozone83Lead43Tornado6Weather5Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
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 479 Kentucky Ave.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
479 Kentucky Ave has a walkability score of 12 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
42°F
High
57°F
Summer
Average
Low
54°F
High
71°F
In the winter at 479 Kentucky Ave, temperatures range from 42.28°F to 57.41°F with an average of 49.85°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 54.11°F to 70.96°F with and average of 62.54°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 479 Kentucky Ave
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.73 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
2.31 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.77 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.43 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
3.09 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.80 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.82 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 Thousand Oaks Heights, Berkeley, CA 94707.
Seasonal Housing units 94707
21%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94707
-0%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Thousand Oaks Heights.
Crime Index for 94707
53
53
The crime index in 94707 is 53, which is 0.5 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 479 Kentucky Ave over selected time period.
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