$2,399,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2025
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,543 Sq Ft
5,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$943 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

With sweeping Bay and Bridge views and curated gardens, this sunlit Mediterranean home offers four bedrooms, two and one-half baths, and elegant living across expansive spaces. Built in 1998, it begins with a landscaped courtyard bordered by dry-laid stone walls. Formal dining and living rooms frame mesmerizing vistas, with French doors opening to a terrace and an arbor-shaded deck. The living room features a marble fireplace and hardwood floors that continue through the culinary kitchen and family room with a second fireplace. The kitchen includes a center island, pantry, and eat-in area designed to take in the view. Upstairs, the home continues to impress with four generous bedrooms and two well-appointed baths. The layout, thoughtfully arranged for privacy—several enjoy outlooks to the Bay—culminating in the expansive primary suite with vaulted ceilings, dual closets, and the quiet pleasure of awakening each morning to unforgettable horizons. The lower level offers space for an office & lounging, a two-car garage with interior access, and abundant storage. Experience a life framed by nature’s beauty, where the deep, exquisitely designed garden reveals vibrant color, thoughtfully planted to create both lushness and architectural interest—ideally situated for nature enthusiasts.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Helene Barkin

The Agency License #01032351 Listed on: 07/10/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Victoria Tseng

License #01977600

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,630

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 5,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Uncovered Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Grid-tied solar system exports excess electricity
  • Air Purifier
  • Solar owned by a third party

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Jarvis Arch
  • North Berkeley Subdivision, Modern Mediterranean Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63296922

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,630

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: North Berkeley
  • Directions: Marin Blvd to Grizzly Peak
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Ceiling Insulation, Walls Insulated
  • Green Power: Passive Solar, Solar Power On Grid
  • remarks11: Agent count, bedrooms and baths, measurements including, sq. ft. of house and lot are not verified or guaranteed by the Listing Agent or Sellers.
  • remarks22: Helene Barkin - Agt: 510-331-1122 - With sweeping Bay and Bridge views and curated gardens, this sunlit Mediterranean home offers four bedrooms, two and one-half baths, and elegant living across expansive spaces. Built in 1998, it begins with a landscaped courtyard bordered by dry-laid stone walls. Formal dining and living rooms frame mesmerizing vistas, with French doors opening to a terrace and an arbor-shaded deck. The living room features a marble fireplace and hardwood floors that continue through the culinary kitchen and family room with a second fireplace. The kitchen includes a center island, pantry, and eat-in area designed to take in the view. Upstairs, the home continues to impress with four generous bedrooms and two well-appointed baths. The layout, thoughtfully arranged for privacy—several enjoy outlooks to the Bay—culminating in the expansive primary suite with vaulted ceilings, dual closets, and the quiet pleasure of awakening each morning to unforgettable horizons. The lower level offers space for an office & lounging, a two-car garage with interior access, and abundant storage. Experience a life framed by nature’s beauty, where the deep, exquisitely designed garden reveals vibrant color, thoughtfully planted to create both lushness and architectural interest—ideally situated for nature enthusiasts.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Insulated Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais
  • Builder Name: Jarvis Arch
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Garage Faces Side, Uncovered Parking Space, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Upper Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5792
  • Parcel Number: 63296922

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Stern/Irwin Family Trust and Irwin Michael D
Bought by
Cai Zhimei
Seller's Agent
Helene Barkin
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Tseng
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,399,000
Premium/Discount to List
$104,000
4.53%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$2,316,801

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$82,199
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.64%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2025
Closed on
Jul 24, 2025
Sold by
Wasserbaech Haden
Bought by
Cai Zhimei
Seller's Agent
Helene Barkin
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Tseng
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,399,000
Premium/Discount to List
$104,000
4.53%
Views
26

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2012
Sold by
Irwin Michael D and Stern Charlene Y
Bought by
Irwin Michael D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1998
Sold by
W A Design
Bought by
Irwin Michael D and Stern Charlene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 1996
Sold by
Kusmierski Carol and Kusmierski Thaddeus E
Bought by
W A Design

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$26,740
Interest Rate
7.59%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,399,000 Old Republic Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Corporate Deed $715,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $135,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $26,740 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Sold $2,399,000 +4.5% $943 / Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $2,295,000 -- $902 / 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 $11,630 $552,959 $425,397 $134,562
2024 $11,630 $541,981 $417,057 $131,924
2023 $11,303 $538,218 $408,881 $129,337
2022 $10,979 $520,667 $400,865 $126,802
2021 $10,965 $510,320 $393,005 $124,315
2020 $10,257 $512,018 $388,977 $123,041
2019 $9,713 $501,982 $381,352 $120,630
2018 $9,502 $492,142 $373,877 $118,265
2017 $9,161 $482,493 $366,547 $115,946
2016 $8,760 $473,034 $359,361 $113,673
2015 $8,618 $465,931 $353,965 $111,966
2014 $8,456 $456,806 $347,033 $109,773
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41104313

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2969-022-00