Residential > House
Sold
10/16/2001
Sold Price
$580,000$350/ft²
885 Contra Costa Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
- 3Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,656ft²Living Area
- 5,658ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1925Year Built
- -DOM
- 10Permits
885 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,656 ft² house built in 1925 on a 0.130 acre lot with 10 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2001 for $580,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,586,500.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 885 Contra Costa Ave based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,586,500
$958/ft²
+$1M above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$580,000
$350/ft²
22 years ago
885 Contra Costa Ave is valued at $1,586,500 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
885 Contra Costa Ave was last sold in 2001 for $580,000.
Permits
885 Contra Costa Ave has 10 permit records of total value of $62,750.
Permit History
10
Permits
$62,750
Total Permit Value
March 7, 2019
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Install 4.48kw photovoltaic solar panels (14 modules) on the roof. Install ev charging station. Fire zone 2 propertyStatus: finalType: PermitBusiness Name: Super SolarFees: $127Effective Date: 2019-03-07Permit Number: B2019-00998
March 1, 2019
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Tear off existing roof and replace with comparable shingle and torch down at low sloped areas of roofJob Value: $12,600Status: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)Business Name: Construction OR ContractorFees: $482Effective Date: 2019-03-01Permit Number: B2019-00895
July 17, 2017
Project Name: Building Mechanical PermitDescription: Rebuild existing masonry chimney in kind, second chimney to be removed and holes patched and repaired. Work qualifies for Seismic transfer tax reduction.Job Value: $21,000Status: finalType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Int'l Masonry Specialist INCApplicant: Howlett Anthony R & Powell BerFees: $1,264Effective Date: 2017-07-17Permit Number: B2017-03067
March 21, 2011
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Wui - fire zone 2 - must comply with all fire zone 2 restrictions. Attic insulation: airsealing with foam & c-10 knob & tube certification & blown-in insulation with r-38Job Value: $1,350Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: MASON CONST/BLDG PERFORMANCEApplicant: Howlett Anthony R & Powell Ber0Effective Date: 2011-03-21Permit Number: B2011-01048
March 21, 2011
Description: Wui - fire zone 2 - must comply with all fire zone 2 restrictions. Attic insulation: airsealing with foam & c-10 knob & tube certification & blown-in insulation with r-38. ***** print only 4 comment linesJob Value: $1,350Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-0 expressBusiness Name: MASON CONSTRUCTIONEffective Date: 2011-03-21Permit Number: 1100001048
January 28, 2005
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Two circuit pump switch and gfciStatus: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Howlett Anthony R& Powell BerEffective Date: 2005-01-28Permit Number: B2005-00370
November 19, 2001
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Voluntary strengthening per engineered plans: install steel frame at garage door foundation bolts holddowns angle steel and shear wallsJob Value: $22,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: J DAVID FORDApplicant: Howell Tony0Effective Date: 2001-11-19Permit Number: B2001-04689
October 25, 2001
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: 100amp electrical service upgradeStatus: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: JOHN FLANDERSApplicant: Tony Howlett0Effective Date: 2001-10-25Permit Number: B2001-04326
October 16, 2001
Project Name: Mechanical PermitDescription: Install furnace and water heaterStatus: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: HARRY CLARK PLUMBINGApplicant: Howlett Anthony0Effective Date: 2001-10-16Permit Number: B2001-04188
July 24, 1997
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Tear off existing roof apply composition roof class a fire zone 2 must comply with chapter 16 of berkeley building cdeJob Value: $4,450Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitApplicant: SHIMIZU SUSUMU & YONEKO TRSEffective Date: 1997-07-24Permit Number: B1997-03080
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$14,049.16From latest Total Assessed Value1.71%Total Assessed Value$823,512=Land+
Assessed Value$247,053Additions
Assessed Value$576,459
In 2023, taxes billed for 885 Contra Costa Ave were $14,049.16, which is 1.71% from latest Total Assessed Value of $823,512.
Property History
885 Contra Costa Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 885 Contra Costa 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 885 Contra Costa Ave.
Walkability Index
16 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
885 Contra Costa Ave has a walkability score of 16 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Noise Level
36 dB
Quiet Suburban Residential 0-49
Suburban Residential 50-54
Urban Residential 55-59
Noisy Urban Residential 60-64
Very Noisy Urban Residential 65+
Noise at 885 Contra Costa Ave is around 36dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential 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 885 Contra Costa 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 885 Contra Costa Ave
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.07 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
1.63 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.04 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.70 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.46 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.27 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.09 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, 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.
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 885 Contra Costa Ave over selected time period.
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