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157 Fairlawn Dr Berkeley, CA, 94708

Neighborhood: North Berkeley

$1,695,000 Home for sale 3 beds 2 baths 1,943 sqft

ARCHITECTURAL PEDIGREE, ELEGANT MID-CENTURY designed by Gerald McCue. CLASSIC, TASTEFUL and SOPHISTICATED. This home features many of the architectural details he is known for; rich redwood paneling, floor-to-ceiling windows, elegant open living spaces and clean lines which draw you to the outdoors. The bedrooms are generously portioned, 2 room primary suite with office or media room. The private back courtyard, with excellent indoor-outdoor flow is the perfect place for hosting a cocktail party or enjoying a peaceful morning with the Times. Behind the two-car garage is a spacious WORKSHOP or additional storage. Garage has 220 for your EV. Located just off Grizzly Peak with easy access to Tilden Park, Hwy 24, North Berkeley Shopping, UC and a neighborhood park. Recent upgrades include a new roof, upgraded electrical panel, and NEM 2.0 solar panels.
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Property details

1,943 sqft interior area
Property type
Home
Interior area
1,943 sqft
View
Forest, Hills
Land area
6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Price per sqft
$872/sqft
Days on Verhouse
15
Address
157 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA, 94708
City of California
Berkeley
County
Alameda
Previous price
$1,695,000
nr.of parking places
4
Style
Mid Century Modern
Stories
1
Year Built
1955
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
District
Listing
Stories
One Story

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Interior Features

6 rooms, 4 parking places
Beds
3
Baths
2
Floors
Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
Stories
One Story
Security
Fire Alarm, Security Alarm - Owned
Property Condition
Existing
Parking
4
Garage & Parking
Attached, Int Access From Garage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
Rooms
6
# of fireplaces
1
Fireplaces
Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Laundry Features
220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Heathing & Cooling
None, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Solar
Kitchen features
Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Other rooms
Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Media, Study, Utility Room, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Appliances
Dishwasher, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Basement
Crawl Space, Partial

Listed by

Ann Arriola Plant, Red Oak Realty
Name
Ann Arriola Plant
License number
00613099
Brokerage company
Red Oak Realty
MLS #
41056410

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$5,205
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$339,000 / 20%
2.28%
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Exterior Features

Stone, Wood Siding construction and more
Roof
Composition
Construction
Stone, Wood Siding
Building information
Builder/Architect: Gerald McCue
Model: Architect's own home
Pool
None
Yard
Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Back, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Lot details

TMK #60248748
Lot Description
Level, Secluded, Sloped Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Parcel nr.
60248748

North Berkeley neighborhood info

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People living in North Berkeley

41%
Families with children
National average: 39%
45%
Non family households
266,357
Population
$152,535
Average Income

Age & gender

Median age 40 years
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Commute types

47% commute by car
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Education level

34% have professional education
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Number of employees

2% work in management
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Vehicles available

43% have 1 vehicle
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Vehicles by gender

43% have 1 vehicle
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Housing market insights for

$1.52m
Neighborhood average
sales price*
$1.4m
Neighborhood median
sales price*
384
Number
of sales*

Housing type

53% are single detacheds
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Rooms

30% of the houses have 4 or 5 rooms
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Bedrooms

55% have 2 or 3 bedrooms
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Owners vs Renters

55% are owners
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12.5 / 20
Above Average
15-20
10-15
5-10
1-5
Walkability according to the National Walkability Index

Price history

New Listing Apr 17, 2024

North Berkeley Median sales price 2024

Bedrooms Med. price % of listings
1 bed $625k 15.38%
2 beds $1.11m 38.46%
3 beds $1.28m 15.38%
4 beds $1.9m 11.54%
5 beds $2.5m 19.23%
Date Event Price $/sqft Source
Apr 17, 2024 New Listing $1,695,000 -6.35% 872.36 MLS #41056410
Apr 1, 2022 Sold $1,810,000 931.55 Public Record
Apr 1, 2022 Price Increase $1,810,000 +0.56% 931.55 MLS #40981369
Mar 10, 2022 Pending $1,800,000 926.4 MLS #40981369
Mar 9, 2022 Price Increase $1,800,000 +26.32% 926.4 MLS #40981369
Mar 4, 2022 For sale $1,425,000 733.4 MLS #40981369
Feb 25, 2022 Unavailable $1,425,000 0 MLS #40981369
Feb 15, 2022 New Listing $1,425,000 +9.95% 733.4 MLS #40981369
Jan 18, 2019 Sold $1,296,000 667.01 Public Record
Jan 18, 2019 Price Decrease $1,296,000 -0.23% 667.01 MLS #40846959
Dec 12, 2018 Pending $1,299,000 668.55 MLS #40846959
Nov 28, 2018 New Listing $1,299,000 +18.09% 668.55 MLS #40846959
Nov 14, 2013 Sold $1,100,000 566.13 Public Record
Nov 14, 2013 Price Increase $1,100,000 +22.36% 566.13 MLS #40630772
Sep 25, 2013 Under contract $899,000 462.69 MLS #40630772
Sep 9, 2013 New Listing $899,000 462.69 MLS #40630772

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Frequently Asked Questions about 157 Fairlawn Dr

What is 157 Fairlawn Dr?

157 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA, 94708 is a single family home located in the North Berkeley neighborhood in the city of Berkeley, California with zipcode 94708. This single family home has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with an interior area of 1,943 sqft.

Which year was this home built?

This home was build in 1955.

What is the full address of this Home?

157 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA, 94708.

Are grocery stores nearby?

The closest grocery stores are Safeway, 1.11 miles away and Safeway Community Markets, 1.16 miles away.

What is the neighborhood like?

The North Berkeley neighborhood has a population of 266,357, and 41% of the families have children. The median age is 40.21 years and 47% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 55% is owner.

Based on information from the bridgeMLS as of 05-01-2024. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Listing last updated on: Apr 25, 2024
Verhouse Last checked 5 minutes ago

157 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA, 94708 is a single family home located in the North Berkeley neighborhood in the city of Berkeley, California with zipcode 94708. This single family home has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with an interior area of 1,943 sqft on a 6,210 sqft sqft lot. This house was build in 1955.
The closest grocery stores are Safeway, 1.11 miles away and Safeway Community Markets, 1.16 miles away.
The North Berkeley neighborhood has a population of 266,357, and 41% of the families have children. The median age is 40.21 years and 47% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 55% is owner.

*Neighborhood & street median sales price are calculated over sold properties over the last 6 months.

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