NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1018 Ramona Ave Albany, CA 94706

Albany Terrace Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,644,000 - $2,238,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,208 Sq Ft
$922/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 04, 2021

Last sale price $1,960,000 $888 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,623/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • Solar Power System
  • Bamboo Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2021

Spacious 4 bedroom with 3 full baths Albany home with a good floor plan with 2 bedrooms including a master on the main floor plus 2 bedrooms with a bonus space on the upper level. 3 skylights. Cathedral ceilings upstairs provides lots of natural light. Perfect location on a wonderful quiet street conveniently located near Solano Avenue, restaurants, quaint shops, parks, and shopping. Excellent Albany public schools. Seismic upgrades, sewer lateral compliant, solar electrical system, newly refinished hardwood floors, new flooring installed in the kitchen and upstairs 2 bedrooms. and most of the exterior and interior of the home has just been painted. Long drive-way provides off street parking for 4 cars. 2 car detached garage with electricity might have potential for an ADU? Fenced backyard including a brand new drive-way gate provides a private secure backyard perfect for pets and outdoor entertaining. Please click on the unbranded media link for more details on this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LLOYD JUNG

Red Oak Realty License #00700751 Listed on: 06/23/2021

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ira & Carol Serkes

Compass License #01143916

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,627

Year Built

  • Built in 1944

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Views of San Francisco

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Albany Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 65264471

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,627

Year Built

Built in 1944

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: ALBANY
  • Directions: Marin Avenue to Ramona Avenue
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Kitchen/Family Combo, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Solar Tube(s)
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance
  • Foundation Details: Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: RV Garage Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, In Kitchen, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800
  • Parcel Number: 65264471
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2021
Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Hesse Christopher and Song Celia
Bought by
Hesse Christopher and Song Celia
Seller's Agent
LLOYD JUNG
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
List Price
$1,498,000
Sold Price
$1,960,000
Premium/Discount to List
$462,000
30.84%
Current Estimated Value
$2,189,414

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$229,414
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.30%
Original Mortgage
$1,372,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,257,376
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$890,852

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2021
Closed on
Jul 24, 2021
Sold by
Chin Patricia S and The Chin 2008 Revocable Trust
Bought by
Hesse Christopher and Song Celia
Seller's Agent
LLOYD JUNG
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
List Price
$1,498,000
Sold Price
$1,960,000
Premium/Discount to List
$462,000
30.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,372,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,257,376
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$890,852

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2021
Sold by
Chin Geoffrey Chung-Pu
Bought by
Chin 2008 Revocable Trust and Chin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2020
Sold by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S
Bought by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2015
Sold by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S
Bought by
Chin 2008 Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2010
Sold by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S
Bought by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2009
Sold by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S
Bought by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2009
Sold by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S
Bought by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2008
Sold by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S
Bought by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1994
Sold by
Underkofler Richard C and Underkofler Sandra A
Bought by
Chin Geoffrey C and Chin Patricia S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
7.21%
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
Hesse Christopher -- None Available
Hesse Christopher $1,960,000 Chicago Title Company
Chin 2008 Revocable Trust -- --
Chin Geoffrey C -- Orange Coast Lender Services
Chin Patricia S -- Orange Coast Lender Services
Chin 2008 Revocable Trust -- None Available
Chin Geoffrey C -- None Available
Chin Geoffrey C -- None Available
Chin Geoffrey C -- Chicago Title Company
Chin Geoffrey C -- None Available
Chin Geoffrey C $340,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hesse Christopher $1,372,000
Previous Owner Chin Patricia S $240,000
Previous Owner The Chin 2008 Revocable Trust $250,000
Previous Owner Chin Geoffrey C $250,000
Previous Owner Chin Geoffrey C $236,526
Previous Owner Chin Geoffrey C $260,000
Previous Owner Chin Geoffrey C $200,000
Previous Owner Chin Geoffrey C $239,816
Previous Owner Chin Geoffrey C $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,960,000 -- --
08/04/2021 08/04/21 Sold $1,960,000 +30.8% $888 / Sq Ft
07/07/2021 07/07/21 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2021 06/23/21 For Sale $1,498,000 -- $678 / 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 $31,627 $2,079,951 $623,985 $1,455,966
2024 $31,627 $2,039,183 $611,755 $1,427,428
2023 $30,453 $1,999,200 $599,760 $1,399,440
2022 $29,396 $1,960,000 $588,000 $1,372,000
2021 $9,934 $533,860 $160,158 $373,702
2020 $9,789 $528,387 $158,516 $369,871
2019 $9,474 $518,027 $155,408 $362,619
2018 $9,211 $507,871 $152,361 $355,510
2017 $8,980 $497,915 $149,374 $348,541
2016 $8,556 $488,154 $146,446 $341,708
2015 $8,017 $480,824 $144,247 $336,577
2014 $7,914 $471,405 $141,421 $329,984
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    LLOYD JUNG

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 374-8653

    2 in this area

    16 Total Sales

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  • Ira & Carol Serkes

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ira & Carol Serkes

    Compass

    (510) 684-3334

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40955634

bridgeMLS

APN: 065-2644-071-00

California Alameda County Albany 94706 Albany Terrace

1018 Ramona Ave, Albany, CA

This home is located at 1018 Ramona Ave, Albany, CA 94706 since 23 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,036,067, approximately $922 per square foot. This property was built in 1944. 1018 Ramona Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Albany Middle School, Albany High School, and The Crowden School.

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