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Residential > House
Sold
02/10/2012
Sold Price
$830,000$466/ft²

659 Ensenada Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707

  • 4
    Beds
  • 2
    Baths
  • 1,780
    ft²
    Living Area
  • 5,000
    ft²
    Lot Size
  • -
    Pool
  • 2
    Car
  • 1929
    Year Built
  • -
    DOM
  • 9
    Permits
659 Ensenada Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,780 ft² house built in 1929 on a 0.115 acre lot with 9 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2012 for $830,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,784,250.

    Property Valuations

    Latest estimates for 659 Ensenada Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).

    • TopHap Estimate

      $1,784,250

      $1,002/ft²

      +$954K above Sold Price

      Updated 4 months ago

      • 659 Ensenada Ave is valued at $1,784,250 by TopHap AVM 4 months ago.

    • Last Sold Price

      $830,000

      $466/ft²

      12 years ago

      • 659 Ensenada Ave was last sold in 2012 for $830,000.

    Permits

    659 Ensenada Ave has 9 permit records of total value of $257,556.

    Permit History
    9
    Permits
    $257,556
    Total Permit Value
    July 18, 2018
    Project Name: Building Revision for B2017-03838Description: Revision submitted to addition a vault ceiling over kitchen. Sister rafters no changes to (e) roofline. Increase valuation from $39, 528 to $45, 028Job Value: $39,528Status: issuedType: Plan checkSub Type: AlterationFees: $10,475Effective Date: 2018-07-18Permit Number: B2017-03838-REV01
    September 5, 2017
    Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen & bath remodel, new deck over (e) concrete patio. Remove partition walls & doors to combine kitchen & nook & enlarge room openings. Change one (1) window to door, enlarge one (1) kitchen window & install two (2) new skylights. Relocate washer/dryer to utility room. New concrete cap on existing retaining wall.Job Value: $45,028Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: Stuart ConstructionApplicant: Ross Steven D & Bradner Erin M; Fees: $2,846Effective Date: 2017-09-05Permit Number: B2017-03838
    June 30, 2012
    Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical PermitDescription: Seismic for transfer tax reduction. Convert 210 sqft of storage to bedroom dry rot repair. (seismic $26, 000 remodel $11, 000)Job Value: $50,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitBusiness Name: DAN SZUMSKI, PEApplicant: ROSS STEVEN/BRADNER ERINEffective Date: 2012-06-30Permit Number: B2012-02560
    June 28, 2012
    Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical PermitDescription: ** seismic for transfer tax reduction. Convert 210 sqft of storage to bedroom dry rot repair. (seismic $26, 000 remodel $11, 000)Job Value: $50,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: Addition/alterationEffective Date: 2012-06-28Permit Number: B2012-02560-E
    June 28, 2012
    Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical PermitDescription: ** seismic for transfer tax reduction. Convert 210 sqft of storage to bedroom dry rot repair. (seismic $26, 000 remodel $11, 000)Job Value: $50,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: Addition/alterationEffective Date: 2012-06-28Permit Number: B2012-02560-M
    July 10, 2002
    Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Install 2 motion lights & 2 paddle fansJob Value: $850Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: PLAZA ELECTRIC SERVICEApplicant: McGuire William R& Lucille A0Effective Date: 2002-07-10Permit Number: B2002-02897
    August 3, 2000
    Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Tear off existing matl. Apply 25yr composi- tion shinglesJob Value: $20,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: ARMSTRONG INSTALLATIONApplicant: McGuire William R& Lucille A0Effective Date: 2000-08-03Permit Number: B2000-03300
    December 2, 1999
    Project Name: Plumbing PermitDescription: Sewer lateral replacementStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Mcguire William R & Lucille AEffective Date: 1999-12-02Permit Number: B1999-05501
    March 14, 1997
    Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Stucco repair items #2 and #3Job Value: $2,150Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitApplicant: MCGUIRE WILLIAM R & LUCILLE AEffective Date: 1997-03-14Permit Number: B1997-01007

    Current Ownership

    Information about the current owner(s).

    • Taxes Billed

      Taxes billed in 2023$16,865.52
      From latest Total Assessed Value1.62%
      Total Assessed Value$1,041,830
      =
      Land
      Assessed Value      $300,600
      +
      Additions
      Assessed Value      $741,230

      • In 2023, taxes billed for 659 Ensenada Ave were $16,865.52, which is 1.62% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,041,830.

    Property History

    659 Ensenada Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).

    Property Events

    Environment

    Environmental factors around 659 Ensenada Ave

    • Hazard Risks

      Earthquake
      586
      Carb Mono
      101
      Nat'l Avg
      100
      Particulates
      97
      Air Pollution
      88
      Ozone
      83
      Lead
      43
      Tornado
      6
      Weather
      5
      Hail
      0
      Hurricane
      0
      Wind
      0

      • 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 659 Ensenada Ave.

      Walkability Index

      18 /20

      Most Walkable

      Most Walkable

      20-18

      Very Walkable

      17-15

      Somewhat Walkable

      14-10

      Car Dependent

      9-0

      659 Ensenada Ave has a walkability score of 18 out of 20, which means that it is in a most walkable area.

      Temperature

      Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years

      Winter
      Average

      50 °F

      Low

      42°F

      High

      57°F

      Summer
      Average

      63 °F

      Low

      54°F

      High

      71°F

      In the winter at 659 Ensenada 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 659 Ensenada Ave

      Public Schools

      Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
      Grades: KG-5
      1.51  mi
      A-
      Berkeley High School
      Grades: 9-12
      2.01  mi
      B+
      Ruth Acty Elementary School
      Grades: KG-5
      1.17  mi
      A-
      Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
      Grades: 6-8
      1.05  mi
      B+
      Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
      Grades: KG-5
      2.89  mi
      B+
      Thousand Oaks Elementary School
      Grades: KG-5
      0.31  mi
      B-
      Rosa Parks Elementary School
      Grades: KG-5
      2.15  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.

      Nearby public schools serving 659 Ensenada Ave have ratings undefined, undefined, undefined, undefined, undefined, undefined, and undefined.

    Neighborhood

    This property is located in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA 94707.

    • Region

      • Boundary map of Thousand Oaks.

      Crime Index for 94707

      53

      Around half the national average
      53

      The crime index in 94707 is 53, which is 0.5 times lower than national average.

    • Seasonal Housing units 94707

      21%

      of housing is for seasonal rent.

      Daytime Population for 94707

      -0%

      of people during work hours.

    Market Trends

    Historical market data near 659 Ensenada Ave over selected time period.

    Nearby Properties on Ensenada Ave

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