Mohammad Sajid

865 Contra Costa Ave

Berkeley, CA
$ 2,295,000 Beds 4 Baths 3 Sq 2,905 Virtual Tour
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Just one block above Solano Avenue, the Gillespie House was commissioned in 1916 and designed by John Hudson Thomas. It’s a home that feels very much of its time—beautifully crafted, full of character, and thoughtfully designed. What makes the setting especially rare is the combination of walkability and views: one of the few streets in Berkeley where you can enjoy sweeping views while still being just a short stroll from the places that make daily life so convenient. JH Thomas was intentional about how the house sits on the lot, taking full advantage of its southwestern exposure. From different rooms and windows throughout the house, you get changing views that stretch from downtown Oakland to San Francisco and across to the North Bay. A proper foyer leads into an elegant living room and from there, multiple entries connect to a breakfast nook overlooking the Bay and an open, remodeled kitchen with beautiful Brazilian Santa Rita soapstone countertops, a 48 inch stove and plenty of storage. The dining room has all the presence of a proper formal room, with lovely built-ins and is both open to the kitchen and the courtyard too—a magical space that hints at France. Doors open, meals outside. The house transitions from entertaining to living as you enter the rear of the home through a hallway replete with various closets to two spacious bedrooms and a full remodeled bath. Upstairs, and from the spacious foyer, you will find a beautifully updated bathroom with shower and freestanding tub and a third generous bedroom with lovely coved ceilings. To the right of the stairs is the true primary suite. Including a light-filled den/sitting area, walk-through closet and en-suite bath. There is more. Downstairs, a full basement with tons of potential awaits a new owner's ideas- workshop, expansion, your call. Energy Score is 2. The front landscaping, with productive passion fruit vines and miniature peach, nectarine and Meyer lemon trees, is gorgeous and lush and gives the house this wonderful sense of arrival. In the backyard, find the beginning of an orchard; productive apple trees and so much space, waiting for your wish list: perhaps a hot tub? And perhaps the most attractive feature of this home is its location. Parks in every direction, Solano Avenue is one block away. Stroll to nearby coffee shops, restaurants and shopping. Or head to the Gourmet Area and enjoy a slice at the Cheeseboard, a drink at the trendy Bar Panisse - or a fancy dinner at Chez!

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  • Price
  • $ 2,295,000
  • City
  • Berkeley
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • Alameda
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.12 Acres
  • Zip
  • 94707
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,905
  • Year Built
  • 1916
  • Style
  • Traditional
  • MLS#
  • 41149025
Listed By: Anna Bellomo with District Homes; 510-417-9390
Data Source: Bay East MLS, CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS

Features

General

Living Area 2905
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Roof Composition Shingles,Bitumen
Appliances Dishwasher,Free-Standing Range,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
Garage Spaces 1
Architectural Style Traditional
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Wood Siding
Year Built 1916
Electric No Solar
View Bay,Bay Bridge,Golden Gate Bridge,City
Stories Count 2
Levels Two Story
Property Subtype Detached
County Alameda
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Subdivision Name Thousand Oaks
Garage Y/N true
Total Rooms 9
Full Baths 3
Status New
Directions Solano to Contra Costa Ave..
City Berkeley
High School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150
MLS Area Listing
Lot Size Square Feet 5265
Property Condition Existing
Virtual Tour https://www.865contracosta.com/mls/255358426
Builder Name John Hudson Thomas
Standard Status Active
Elementary School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Family Room,Breakfast Nook,Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood,Tile,Other
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Living Room,Kitchen
Air Conditioning Y/N false
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Laundry Features Laundry Room
Total Bedrooms 4
Kitchen Features Breakfast Nook,Dishwasher,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Total Baths 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Back Yard,Front Yard,Terraced Down,Landscape Back,Landscape Front
Parking Features Detached
Lot Features Other
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 5265
Building Area Total 2905
Lot Size Acres 0.12
ADU Y/N false

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Newark, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

9/22/2026 Listed $2,295,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 94707

Price
AVG $1.5M
$2.3M
Year Built
AVG 1932
1916

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865 Contra Costa Ave Berkeley, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $2295000 with 2905 sqft and a lot size of 0.12 Acres Acre(s). 865 Contra Costa Ave Berkeley has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1916. The property's zip code is 94707 which is in Berkeley, CA

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