NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,084,000 - $1,263,413

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,406 Sq Ft
$814/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2021

Last sale price $1,235,000 $878 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,954/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Custom Home
  • Bonus Room
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Grizzly Peak Park

About This Home

As of October 2021

Fabulous unobstructed panoramic views from two homes on one lot in prime Berkeley Hills location! Rare property and great opportunity, this livable fixer is ripe for your imagination and transformation. Tucked away on it’s own hillside for utmost privacy, the rustic & romantic wood paneled cabin style main house has magnificent vistas, charm and light. Living & dining areas open to kitchen and have an abundance of built ins plus a large balcony, view deck overlooking the Bay! Addl. flex space below, with non-conforming bath plus kitchenette. Upper 1BR cottage with full kitchen & bath as guest space, Airbnb or legal rental. Never before on the market & owned by the same family since 1940, it has a rich history and was remodeled many times over the years. Surrounded by lush plantings and patio. Covered carport for off-street parking and additional storage areas. Close to Tilden Park and just minutes from central Berkeley, the gourmet district, schools and the SF commute!

Last Listed By

Colette Ford

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01158883 Listed on: 10/06/2021

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,359

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4,539 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • Carport

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Custom Home
  • Cottage
  • Cabin
  • Shake Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 1,406 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63297911

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,359

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Shasta>Marin>Grizzly Peak
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Cottage, Custom
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle, Shake
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Terraced Down
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • 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
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4539
  • Parcel Number: 63297911
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2021
Closed on
Oct 20, 2021
Sold by
Reiser Victoria J and Glenn Liane J
Bought by
Kirby Kristin Elaine and Whelan Kevin Vincent
Seller's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mary Canavan
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$1,235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$340,000
37.99%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$1,143,804

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$91,196
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2021
Closed on
Sep 23, 2021
Sold by
Burton Watts Richard
Bought by
Watts/Booth Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mary Canavan
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$1,235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$340,000
37.99%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2021
Closed on
Sep 21, 2021
Sold by
Booth Hannah and Watts Booth Living Trust
Bought by
Reiser Victoria J and Glenn Liane J
Seller's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mary Canavan
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$1,235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$340,000
37.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1999
Sold by
Watts Richard B
Bought by
Watts Richard and Booth Hannah

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kirby Kristin Elaine $1,235,000 Chicago Title Company
Watts/Booth Living Trust -- --
Reiser Victoria J -- None Available
Watts/Booth Living Trust -- --
Watts Richard -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kirby Kristin Elaine $741,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,235,000 -- --
10/29/2021 10/29/21 Sold $1,235,000 +38.0% $878 / Sq Ft
10/19/2021 10/19/21 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2021 10/06/21 For Sale $895,000 -- $637 / 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 $19,359 $1,284,893 $385,468 $899,425
2023 $18,968 $1,259,700 $377,910 $881,790
2022 $5,607 $1,235,000 $370,500 $864,500
2021 $5,568 $161,796 $104,061 $57,735
2020 $5,077 $160,137 $102,994 $57,143
2019 $4,668 $156,998 $100,975 $56,023
2018 $4,544 $153,919 $98,995 $54,924
2017 $4,352 $150,901 $97,054 $53,847
2016 $4,071 $147,942 $95,151 $52,791
2015 $3,996 $145,721 $93,722 $51,999
2014 $4,004 $142,866 $91,886 $50,980
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 40969872

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2979-011-00