NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Menlo Place Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,303,000 - $1,803,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,173 Sq Ft
$1,358/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 23, 2021

Last sale price $1,753,000 $1,494 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,432/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Secluded Lot
  • Spanish Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2021

Delightful, sun- filled Mediterranean on a rare large, level lot in the coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood. Easy living on one level; updated kitchen opens to deck with filtered views of the Golden Gate Bridge and magical oaks. Gracious sun- drenched dining room has original built-in cabinetry, plenty of windows, and opens to the deck, perfect for early morning coffee or dining al fresco. Both bedrooms have large closets, the main bedroom has views of San Francisco and opens to the deck. Downstairs is a spacious basement with washer/dryer, a dark room, and garage, note the tall ceiling height. The garage opens directly to the back yard and makes a perfect studio.* The large lot has many possibilities; a spacious garden, sports court, possible expansion or ADU?* Leave the car at home, you’re just a few minutes away from Solano Avenue and Colusa Circle shopping. Don't forget to check out Stone Face Park!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Plant

Red Oak Realty License #00613099 Listed on: 10/27/2021

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listed By

Lynn Signorelli

GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE License #02021710

Last Buyer's Agent

Jimmy Reina

Red Oak Realty License #01313808

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,221

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision, Charming Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62290725

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,221

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 01
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: The Alameda, Thousand Oaks to Menlo PL
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Unfinished Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level, Secluded, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: Other
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Low Maintenance
  • Foundation Details: Earthquake Braced, Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Side Yard Access
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6700
  • Parcel Number: 62290725
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2021
Closed on
Nov 18, 2021
Sold by
Cohn Aaron Michael and David Earl Cohn Rev Inter Vivo
Bought by
Acuna Tom J
Seller's Agent
Ann Plant
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jimmy Reina
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,029,000
Sold Price
$1,753,000
Premium/Discount to List
$724,000
70.36%
Current Estimated Value
$1,593,154

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$159,846
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.42%
Original Mortgage
$970,800
Outstanding Balance
$895,851
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$763,421

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2015
Sold by
Coh David Earl
Bought by
Inte Cohn David Earl and Inte David Earl Cohn Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2006
Sold by
Armour Matthew T and Mezur Katherine M
Bought by
Cohn David Earl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$641,600
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2006
Sold by
Turner Lynn A
Bought by
Cohn David Earl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$641,600
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 1999
Sold by
Sanders Jay P and Estate Of Jeannine M Smyth
Bought by
Armour Matthew T and Mezur Katherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Acuna Tom J $1,753,000 Chicago Title Company
Inte Cohn David Earl -- None Available
Cohn David Earl -- None Available
Cohn David Earl $802,000 Chicago Title Co
Cohn David Earl -- Chicago Title Co
Armour Matthew T $448,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Acuna Tom J $970,800
Previous Owner Cohn David Earl $546,000
Previous Owner Cohn David Earl $75,000
Previous Owner Cohn David Earl $644,800
Previous Owner Cohn David Earl $641,600
Previous Owner Armour Matthew T $100,000
Previous Owner Armour Matthew T $224,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,753,000 -- --
11/23/2021 11/23/21 Sold $1,753,000 +70.4% $1,494 / Sq Ft
11/10/2021 11/10/21 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2021 10/27/21 For Sale $1,029,000 -- $877 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $24,221 $1,853,283 $558,085 $1,302,198
2024 $24,221 $1,816,820 $547,146 $1,276,674
2023 $23,761 $1,788,060 $536,418 $1,251,642
2022 $23,536 $1,746,000 $525,900 $1,227,100
2021 $8,448 $502,460 $150,116 $359,344
2020 $7,993 $504,238 $148,578 $355,660
2019 $7,672 $494,355 $145,666 $348,689
2018 $7,536 $484,665 $142,810 $341,855
2017 $7,255 $475,165 $140,011 $335,154
2016 $7,014 $465,852 $137,267 $328,585
2015 $6,918 $458,858 $135,206 $323,652
2014 $6,817 $449,871 $132,558 $317,313
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ann Plant

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ann Plant

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 381-2101

    4 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Ann Plant
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Lynn Signorelli

    GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE

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  • Jimmy Reina

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jimmy Reina

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 701-7946

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Jimmy Reina
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40972349

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2907-025-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Thousand Oaks

1 Menlo Place, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1 Menlo Place, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 27 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,593,154, approximately $1,358 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1 Menlo Place is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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