NOT LISTED FOR SALE

105 El Camino Real Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,695,000 - $3,087,424

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,545 Sq Ft
$823/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 09, 2024

Last sale price $2,578,000 $727 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,980/month

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Oak Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Ascend the stairs to Casa de la Luz, a light filled, romantic 1930’s Mediterranean home and garden with glorious views and total privacy, set into a hillside of magnificent old growth oak trees in Berkeley’s most storied residential park, The Claremont. This architectural jewel was designed by renowned Californian architect E. L. Snyder, who’s work was inspired by the “architecturally perfect ” homes he encountered on the Spanish Mediterranean island of Mallorca. The home features spacious light filled rooms on three levels with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a one-car garage / pantry. The front balconies provide sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and spectacular sunsets over Mount Tamalpais. The master bedroom features a spa bathroom with steam room, soaking tub, radiant floors and a private garden balcony with an outdoor shower. The back yard, reminiscent of the secret walled gardens of San Miguel de Allende, is completely private. Close to BART, Freeways, Restaurants, Shops.

Last Listed By

Carolyn Jones

License #01179391 Listed on: 02/07/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $44,729

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 9,558 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 64424318

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$44,729

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1935
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT
  • Directions: Ashby>Domingo>El Camino
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Partial, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Terraced Back, Terraced Up
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Undersized Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9558
  • Parcel Number: 64424318
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2024
Sold by
Ruff Cynthia Nguyen and Ruff Andrew Lee
Bought by
Ruff Family Trust and Ruff
Total Days on Market
55
Current Estimated Value
$2,917,606

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2024
Closed on
Apr 16, 2024
Sold by
Courteneay Corey M and Courteneay Dubrowa
Bought by
Ruff Cynthia Nguyen and Ruff Andrew Lee
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Jones
Buyer's Agent
Anja Plowright
List Price
$3,100,000
Sold Price
$2,578,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$522,000
-16.84%
Views
79

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.30%
Original Mortgage
$1,804,600
Interest Rate
9.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2019
Sold by
Dubrowa Corey M and Dubrowa Courteneay D
Bought by
Dubrowa Corey M and Dubrowa Courteneay

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2017
Closed on
May 17, 2017
Sold by
Vandenberg Marinus and Vandenberg Kimberley
Bought by
Dubrowa Corey M and Dubrowa Courteneay D
Seller's Agent
Candice Economides
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Jones
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$550,000
24.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.50%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2008
Sold by
Vandenberg Marinus and Vandenberg Kimberly
Bought by
Vandenberg Marinus and Vandenberg Kimberley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1999
Sold by
Leibowitz Herbert H and Leibowitz Marian L
Bought by
Vandenberg Marinus and Vandenberg Kimberly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$513,750
Interest Rate
6.75%

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
Ruff Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Ruff Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Ruff Cynthia Nguyen $2,578,000 Old Republic Title
Dubrowa Corey M -- None Available
Dubrowa Corey M $2,800,000 Chicago Title Company
Vandenberg Marinus -- None Available
Vandenberg Marinus $685,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ruff Cynthia Nguyen $1,804,600
Previous Owner Dubrowa Corey M $699,000
Previous Owner Vandenberg Kimberley A $300,000
Previous Owner Vandenberg Marinus G $587,500
Previous Owner Vandenberg Marinus $617,100
Previous Owner Vandenberg Kimberly A $300,000
Previous Owner Vandenberg Marinus $650,000
Previous Owner Vandenberg Marinus $30,000
Previous Owner Vandenberg Marinus $513,750
Previous Owner Leibowitz Herbert H $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,800,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,578,000 -- --
05/09/2024 05/09/24 Sold $2,578,000 -6.3% $727 / Sq Ft
04/02/2024 04/02/24 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2024 03/21/24 Price Changed $2,750,000 -8.2% $776 / Sq Ft
03/06/2024 03/06/24 Price Changed $2,995,000 -3.4% $845 / Sq Ft
02/07/2024 02/07/24 For Sale $3,100,000 +10.7% $874 / Sq Ft
06/08/2017 06/08/17 Sold $2,800,000 +24.4% $790 / Sq Ft
05/12/2017 05/12/17 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2017 04/26/17 For Sale $2,250,000 -- $635 / 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
2024 $44,729 $3,178,867 $967,138 $2,218,729
2023 $43,858 $3,116,400 $948,175 $2,175,225
2022 $43,189 $3,055,163 $929,585 $2,132,578
2021 $43,380 $2,995,131 $911,361 $2,090,770
2020 $41,290 $2,971,360 $902,020 $2,069,340
2019 $39,941 $2,913,120 $884,340 $2,028,780
2018 $39,345 $2,856,000 $867,000 $1,989,000
2017 $15,317 $925,263 $277,579 $647,684
2016 $14,695 $907,124 $272,137 $634,987
2015 $14,478 $893,500 $268,050 $625,450
2014 $14,275 $875,997 $262,799 $613,198
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carolyn Jones

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Carolyn Jones

    (510) 501-1717

    5 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Carolyn Jones
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  • Anja Plowright

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    18 in this area

    183 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Candice Economides

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    David Hill

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 847-2398

    2 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    David Hill
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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41049424

bridgeMLS

APN: 064-4243-018-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

105 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 105 El Camino Real, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 07 February 2024 and is currently estimated at $2,917,606, approximately $823 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 105 El Camino Real is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including John Muir Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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