1440 Acton Cres

Berkeley, CA 94702

$1,670,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,144 Sq. Ft.
$1,460 / Sq. Ft.
1,144
Sq. Ft.
$1,460
per Sq. Ft.

Description

An escape from the ordinary! This Poets Corner little Oasis is truly a hidden GEM. Brought from France in the 1940s, this unique home is an absolute Beauty! Perfectly located on a quiet Cul-de-sac, on a setting full of nature. As soon as you enter the gated, private front garden, you feel the magic! The first floor consists of an inviting porch that leads you to an entrance foyer, before you enter the 20+ feet high, spectacular Living Room with an impressive large window, a Fireplace, and a built-in...An escape from the ordinary! This Poets Corner little Oasis is truly a hidden GEM. Brought from France in the 1940s, this unique home is an absolute Beauty! Perfectly located on a quiet Cul-de-sac, on a setting full of nature. As soon as you enter the gated, private front garden, you feel the magic! The first floor consists of an inviting porch that leads you to an entrance foyer, before you enter the 20+ feet high, spectacular Living Room with an impressive large window, a Fireplace, and a built-in Dining area. The large, eat-in Kitchen could use some upgrades, it has a sliding door to the back deck. A master Bedroom with wood floors and a small skylight, and a French Door to the large back deck and a Hot Tub. The recently remodeled Bath has a window overlooking a stunning Redwood tree. A small room off the kitchen could be a 3rd bedroom or an office. It has 4 windows and a sliding door to the deck as well. The second floor consists of a 2nd. Bedroom with wood floor, a large closet and 2 small windows overlooking mature trees. The backyard is your own serene, magical, fabulous piece of The Strawberry Creek. Just a few minutes walk to The North Berkeley BART station & The Strawberry Creek Park. All in the heart of Berkeley. Wow!
  1. Listed by Ramon Ariza • DRE #01293006 • Winkler Real Estate Group
  2. Listed by Fanny Chew • DRE #02199639 • Winkler Real Estate Group

Property Details for 1440 Acton Crescent

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
POETS CORNER
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
French Country
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage
Total # Parking Spaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 03/28/2024 10:28 AM

Property Details for 1440 Acton Crescent

StatusSold
MLS #41048786
Days on Compass27
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,355 SF
CountyAlameda County

Building Information for 1440 Acton Crescent

Stories2Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,355 SF

Property Information for 1440 Acton Crescent

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Eat In Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Kitchen, Living Room
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Other Heat
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Shingles, Stucco
  • Lot Description: Backyard, Creek Front, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Garden, Stream Year Round
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5355
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5355.0
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1144
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Porch, Front Yard, Garden
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Acres: 0.122
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Acton Street to Acton Crescent, Cul-de-sac.
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 56-1997-45
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 1440 Acton Crescent

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1440 Acton Crescent

Taxable ValueLand$260,032Additions$346,711Total$606,743
Tax Record2024$9,850 ($821 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,144 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,144 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,355 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1945CountyALAMEDAAPN56-1997-45

Schools near 1440 Acton Crescent

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Winkler Real Estate Group, Ramon Ariza, DRE #01293006; Winkler Real Estate Group, Fanny Chew, DRE #02199639

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