Hidden Gem with Endless Possibilities! Discover the charm of this 1939 home tucked away in a serene neighborhood, just a stone's throw from N.Berkeley BART. This sun-filled residence boasts 3 addtn'l spaces beyond the public record - transform it to suit your lifestyle. A lower-level finished basement bonus rm w/ a 2nd unpermitted bath & 2 separate entrances has possibilities for home theater, office… Host unforgettable gatherings in the skylit sunroom (permit status to be verified) - a wonderful, light-drenched space for family fun. Creatives and hobbyists will love the detached studio/workshop w/2 sets of dbl. doors. Enjoy the bounties of your own vegetable garden & mature loquat and tangerine trees. Dine under the stars on 1 of the 2 charming patios. The outdoor spaces are perfect for al fresco dining and relaxation. Need extra workspace or storage? Make the most of the long covered breezeway providing plenty of room for your projects & storage needs. Oodles of off street parking & the garage is a generous 1 car space. The Ohlone pathways, Cedar Rose Park, & Monterey Market, are all walkable. This is a comfortable & welcoming home with a walk score is 81!
Sold for $1,420,000 on 11/16/23
$1,420,000
1680 Franklin St, Berkeley, CA 94702
2beds
1,335sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$1,413,500 Zestimate®
$1,064/sqft
$4,460 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,413,500
$1.29M - $1.55M
$4,460/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 18, 2023 at 03:15am
Listed by:
Cindy Wilson DRE #01271618 510-685-5412,
Feagley Realtors
Bought with:
William Witort, DRE #01921115
Compass
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41041623
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only, In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,335
- Total interior livable area: 1,335 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Int Access From Garage, Side Yard Access, Garage Faces Front
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced,Partial
Lot
- Size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: Level, Curb(s), Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 58213910
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Siding - Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2023 | Sold | $1,420,000+18.3%$1,064/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41041623 | ||
| 10/28/2023 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$899/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41041623 | ||
| 10/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000-11.1%$899/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41041623 | ||
| 8/8/2023 | Sold | $1,350,000+35.1%$1,011/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 7/27/2023 | Pending sale | $999,000$748/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41033900 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,448,400 +2% |
| 2024 | $20,348 +394.2% | $1,420,000 +2075.4% |
| 2023 | $4,118 +6.2% | $65,276 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: North Berkeley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Ruth Acty ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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