NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1079 Sterling Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,702,000 - $2,047,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,138 Sq Ft
$885/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2016

Last sale price $1,260,000 $589 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,308/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Grizzly Peak Park

About This Home

As of August 2016

Light filled updtd mid-century modern;serene setting;windo walls&big bay/bridge/city vus!Used as single fam home&ofrs flex living;upr lvl is open plan contemp w/2br,1ba,kit ctr isl,b’fast bar;spacious lwr lvl is1/1,LR&full kit;gorgeous lvl back gdn; newer deck&pergola

Last Listed By

Ira & Carol Serkes

Compass License #00936453 Listed on: 08/10/2016

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,817

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 7,450 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned 1001

Property Views

  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partial Basement
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Contemporary Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 063297805300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,817

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.171028
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPACUN 01
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Cragmont -> L Bret Harte > L Keeler to Sterling
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • 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

  • Zoning: 1001
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7450
  • Parcel Number: 063297805300
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4215.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2016
Closed on
Aug 23, 2016
Sold by
Walter Kevin and Walter Kelly A
Bought by
Zhang Haipeng
Seller's Agent
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Haiyan Zhang
HZ Home Realty, Inc.
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
5%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,892,057

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$632,057
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2010
Sold by
Zettelmeyer Florian and Busse Meghan R
Bought by
Walter Harold K and Walter Kelly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,800
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2004
Sold by
Mitchell Andrew A
Bought by
Zettelmeyer Florian and Busse Meghan R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$624,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2000
Sold by
Michaels Andrew and Michaels Mary R
Bought by
Mitchell Andrew A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
8.75%

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
Zhang Haipeng $1,260,000 Chicago Title Company
Walter Harold K $776,000 Chicago Title Company
Zettelmeyer Florian $780,000 Placer Title Company
Mitchell Andrew A $740,000 New Century Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Walter Harold K $700,000
Previous Owner Walter Harold K $620,800
Previous Owner Zettelmeyer Florian $624,000
Previous Owner Mitchell Andrew A $429,000
Previous Owner Mitchell Andrew A $425,000
Closed Zettelmeyer Florian $78,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,260,000 -- --
08/30/2016 08/30/16 Sold $1,260,000 +5.0% $589 / Sq Ft
08/18/2016 08/18/16 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2016 08/10/16 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $561 / 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 $21,817 $1,433,640 $455,124 $978,516
2023 $21,321 $1,405,530 $446,200 $959,330
2022 $20,909 $1,377,973 $437,452 $940,521
2021 $20,980 $1,350,959 $428,876 $922,083
2020 $19,956 $1,337,112 $424,480 $912,632
2019 $19,275 $1,310,904 $416,160 $894,744
2018 $18,960 $1,285,200 $408,000 $877,200
2017 $18,240 $1,260,000 $400,000 $860,000
2016 $12,399 $839,825 $251,947 $587,878
2015 $12,230 $827,215 $248,164 $579,051
2014 $12,089 $811,012 $243,303 $567,709
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ira & Carol Serkes

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ira & Carol Serkes

    Compass

    (510) 684-3334

    5 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Ira & Carol Serkes
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Haiyan Zhang

    HZ Home Realty, Inc.

    (510) 780-6617

    Haiyan Zhang
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40752884

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2978-053-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1079 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 1079 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 10 August 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,892,057, approximately $884 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 1079 Sterling Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Cragmont Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Washington Elementary School.

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