1040 Keith Ave Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley Hills Neighborhood
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,240
Sq Ft
5,757
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Contemporary Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
- Bonus Room
- Breakfast Bar
About This Home
As of July 2024Room For Everybody: 4 Bedrooms; 3-1/2 Baths; Pale Wood Floors, All On Two Living Levels, Ample Storage Throughout; Spacious, Open And Light: terraced downhill, this Berkeley Hills home has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, wide open green space vistas and bay views beyond; Main Level: Combination Kitchen, Living, And Dining Area: all opening up to a large deck overlooking serene green meadow visited often by deer. Primary Suite: features a large walk-in closet; tile bath; shower; Guest Half Bath; Second Level Down: common area opens through floor to ceiling sliding doors to yet another deck; 3 bedrooms; 2 full baths, laundry room with side-by-side washer/dryer; Junior ADU plan for this level has preliminary city approval; Flexible Bonus Space: A large room off the common area has French doors and can serve as guest/office/5th bedroom (no closet); Great Big Garage: plenty of room for multiple cars and even more possibilities: home workshop/art studio space (our seller used half of it as a music studio); Additional storage space with outside access at the downslope level. OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,309
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 5,757 Sq Ft Lot
- Terraced Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
- Gas Fireplace
- Family Room
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Oven
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Zoned Heating
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Contemporary Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 612555282
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 22, 2024
Closed on
Jul 2, 2024
Sold by
Jane Eisenstark Living Trust and Lynn F Sullivan Living Trust
Bought by
Tan Shu-Yang and Khor Karen
Seller's Agent
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Fanny Chew
Winkler Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$450,000
30%
Total Days on Market
31
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$14,354
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.77%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$941,234
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$994,412
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 15, 2022
Sold by
Lynn F Sullivan Living Trust
Bought by
Hardman Elizabeth
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 4, 2017
Sold by
Rodriguez Juana Maria and Alvarez Rosio
Bought by
Hardman Elizabeth and Hardman Zev
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$898,722
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 8, 2007
Sold by
1040 Keith Lp
Bought by
Rodriguez Juana Maria and Alvarez Rosio
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 7, 2005
Sold by
Delagnes Natalie J
Bought by
1040 Keith Lp
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$572,650
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 15, 2005
Sold by
Oliver Wanda A and Pilecki Wanda A
Bought by
Delagnes Natalie J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$572,650
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,950,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $1,383,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,228,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $763,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $950,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $898,722 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $48,934 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $572,650 | Negative Amortization |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,950,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/09/2024 07/09/24 | Sold | $1,950,000 | +30.0% | $871 / Sq Ft |
| 06/22/2024 06/22/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/11/2024 06/11/24 | For Sale | $1,500,000 | -23.1% | $670 / Sq Ft |
| 05/26/2024 05/26/24 | Off Market | $1,950,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/22/2024 05/22/24 | For Sale | $1,500,000 | -- | $670 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,309 | $1,618,780 | $485,634 | $1,133,146 |
| 2023 | $22,847 | $1,587,041 | $476,112 | $1,110,929 |
| 2022 | $21,591 | $1,555,927 | $466,778 | $1,089,149 |
| 2021 | $21,672 | $1,453,347 | $436,004 | $1,017,343 |
| 2020 | $20,604 | $1,438,456 | $431,537 | $1,006,919 |
| 2019 | $19,901 | $1,410,251 | $423,075 | $987,176 |
| 2018 | $19,593 | $1,382,600 | $414,780 | $967,820 |
| 2017 | $19,270 | $1,389,776 | $416,933 | $972,843 |
| 2016 | $18,736 | $1,362,527 | $408,758 | $953,769 |
| 2015 | $18,498 | $1,342,068 | $402,620 | $939,448 |
| 2014 | $16,285 | $1,150,000 | $345,000 | $805,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ira & Carol Serkes
Seller's Agent in 2024
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
(510) 684-3334
3 in this area
36 Total Sales
-
Fanny Chew
F
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Fanny Chew
Winkler Real Estate Group
(415) 425-4576
2 in this area
19 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41060671
APN: 061-2555-028-02
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