2708 Virginia Street

Berkeley, CA 94709

$1,751,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,111 Sq. Ft.
$563 / Sq. Ft.
3,111
Sq. Ft.
$563
per Sq. Ft.

Description

First time on market in 106 yrs, this charming, spacious & intimate home began as a small cottage. It has many Craftsman features, such as a wide welcoming front door, Redwood board & batten walls, box beam ceilings & a brick fireplace & tile hearth. Many of the massive beams are decoratively notched & there are numerous Redwood alcoves framed by arches. The floor to ceiling windows flood the home with light and create a connection to the verdant vistas and lovely Bay views. On the main floor, many...First time on market in 106 yrs, this charming, spacious & intimate home began as a small cottage. It has many Craftsman features, such as a wide welcoming front door, Redwood board & batten walls, box beam ceilings & a brick fireplace & tile hearth. Many of the massive beams are decoratively notched & there are numerous Redwood alcoves framed by arches. The floor to ceiling windows flood the home with light and create a connection to the verdant vistas and lovely Bay views. On the main floor, many common areas include living room, kitchen, dining room, piano alcove, library and conservatory. Also 1 BD & 1/2 BA. Upstairs are 3 spacious BDs & 1 BA & a special carved high gabled room with various built-ins: desk, twin bed and ladder leading to an attic space, reminiscent of an English cottage. The lower level also has 1 BD, 1 BA, laundry & storage that connects to the garden & garage. Near UC & amenities of Gourmet Village, this historic home is ready for a new owner's upgrades.
  1. Listed by NORAH BROWER • DRE #01197240 • COMPASS
  2. Listed by Daniella Brower • DRE #02086148 • COMPASS

Property Details for 2708 Virginia Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage
View
Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
LISTING UPDATED: 02/19/2021 05:28 PM

Property Details for 2708 Virginia Street

StatusSold
MLS #40929814
Days on Compass60
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,500 SF
CountyAlameda County

Building Information for 2708 Virginia Street

Stories-Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,500 SF

Property Information for 2708 Virginia Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Library, Basement - Partial, Sunroom
  • Primary Bath Features: Shower Over Tub
  • Kitchen Features: Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Library, Sun Porch
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Washer, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector
  • Builder/Architect: J.H.THOMAS
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Partial Basement
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bath, 3 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 4500
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4500.0
  • Model: CRAFTSMAN
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3111
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Acres: 0.1
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: LALOMA,RT.ON LAVEREDA TO VIRGINIA
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 58-2207-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 2708 Virginia Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 2708 Virginia Street

Taxable ValueLand$557,448Additions$1,300,712Total$1,858,160
Tax Record2024$28,717 ($2,393 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt3,111 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,111 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1908CountyALAMEDAAPN58-2207-4

Schools near 2708 Virginia Street

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
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

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