$1,225,000
SOLD APR 24, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,320 Sq Ft
3,100 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 24, 2026

$928 Per Sq Ft

53% Above List Price

1 on Market

Highlights

  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to George Florence Mini Park

About This Home

As of April 2026

1897 West Berkeley Victorian with original charm and thoughtful updates, offering great bones and upside potential. Raised to create a flexible layout with two bedrooms and one full bath downstairs, plus one bedroom and one bath upstairs with a clawfoot tub. High ceilings, hardwood floors, radiant heating, and a new split-system AC/heater upstairs. Newer foundation provides higher ceilings and added usability. Updated electrical, plumbing, and insulation. Public records reflect 3 bedrooms; configuration offers a more functional 2+ bedroom layout. Generous backyard with a large storage room/garage with ADU potential. BESO score 9/10.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katherine Polvorosa

Redfin License #02021145 Listed on: 04/03/2026

Co-Listed By

Sami Elabed

Redfin License #01725472

Last Buyer's Agent

Amelia Kennedy

Corcoran Icon Properties License #02146493

Corcoran Icon Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1897

Lot Details

  • 3,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Side Yard

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • No Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • 220 Volts
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • West Berkeley Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1897

Lot Details

3,100 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.07
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBORFN
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBORFN
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: WEST BERKELEY
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: No
  • Living Area: 1320
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Stories: 1
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Other
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: 220 Volt Outlet, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling: Other, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Radiant, Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Individual Gas Meter
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3100

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2024
Sold by
Ferguson-Riffe Tina
Bought by
Riffe Norman J and Ferguson-Riffe Tina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2005
Sold by
Riffe Norman J
Bought by
Ferguson Riffe Tina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,500
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2005
Sold by
Ramer Robert J and Ramer Catherine G
Bought by
Riffe Tina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$62,500
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2003
Sold by
Ramer Robert J and Ramer Catherine G
Bought by
Ramer Robert J and Ramer Catherine G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $625,000 Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $62,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/24/2026 04/24/26 Sold $1,225,000 +53.3% $928 / Sq Ft
04/04/2026 04/04/26 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2026 04/03/26 For Sale $799,000 -- $605 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $11,934 $847,037 $256,211 $597,826
2024 $11,934 $830,293 $251,188 $586,105
2023 $11,696 $820,880 $246,264 $574,616
2022 $11,513 $797,787 $241,436 $563,351
2021 $11,555 $782,011 $236,703 $552,308
2020 $11,012 $780,924 $234,277 $546,647
2019 $10,661 $765,618 $229,685 $535,933
2018 $10,498 $750,611 $225,183 $525,428
2017 $10,133 $735,900 $220,770 $515,130
2016 $9,861 $721,474 $216,442 $505,032
2015 $9,738 $710,643 $213,193 $497,450
2014 $9,009 $642,000 $192,600 $449,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41128650

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1973-013-00

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