$1,800,000
SOLD OCT 16, 2024
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,460 Sq Ft
4,120 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$732 Per Sq Ft

39% Above List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2024

A magnificent and stately traditional home with timeless elegance offers historic charm with vast modern potential. A true gem on a tree-lined street in coveted North Berkeley foothills, graced with natural light throughout the day. Inside, a grand foyer with sweeping staircase opens to expansive living and dining rooms with soaring ceilings and windows, original crown molding, and wood details. The living room features panoramic Bay views, a statement fireplace, and period built-ins. The spacious kitchen offers ample cabinetry and countertops, with a half bath nearby. Upstairs, four large corner bedrooms and generous closets include a primary bedroom with stunning SF Bay and Golden Gate views and an adjacent versatile bedroom, perfect as a nursery, office, or future en suite. In the hallway, linen closets and a central bathroom with a tub, shower, and separate water closet are perfect for busy mornings. A functional basement offers abundant storage and potential for expanded living areas, while a detached garage is ideal for a garden-front ADU. Unbeatable location, minutes to UC Berkeley, Gourmet Ghetto, Solano Ave, Monterey Market, and more. Move in with touches of TLC, or plan your dream renovation and enjoy Berkeley living at its finest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mohammad Aghababa

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #02135446 Listed on: 09/10/2024

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Co-Listed By

Farideh Sedighi

Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty License #00963979

Last Buyer's Agent

Chimene Pollard

Red Oak Realty License #01808145

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,314

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 4,120 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by B. J. Joseph
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6125612

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,314

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBEBSOTH
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Shattuck to Walnut
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Laminate Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Regular, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: B. J. Joseph
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4120
  • Parcel Number: 6125612
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2024
Closed on
Oct 9, 2024
Sold by
Lydia S Distefano Revocable Trust and Pinckard Margaret J
Bought by
Ming Family Revocable Living Trust and Ming
Seller's Agent
Mohammad Aghababa
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Chimene Pollard
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$505,000
39%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$1,876,733

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,733
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.36%
Original Mortgage
$1,149,825
Outstanding Balance
$1,143,319
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$733,414

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2002
Sold by
Distefano Lydia S
Bought by
Distefano Lydia S and Lydia S Distefano Revocable Tr
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,800,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,149,825 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $105,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,800,000 -- --
10/16/2024 10/16/24 Sold $1,800,000 +39.0% $732 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2024 09/10/24 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $526 / 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 $6,314 $1,800,000 $540,000 $1,260,000
2024 $6,314 $113,666 $73,313 $47,353
2023 $6,078 $118,299 $71,875 $46,424
2022 $5,804 $108,980 $70,466 $45,514
2021 $5,753 $106,707 $69,085 $44,622
2020 $5,206 $112,541 $68,377 $44,164
2019 $4,738 $110,335 $67,036 $43,299
2018 $4,591 $108,172 $65,722 $42,450
2017 $4,401 $106,050 $64,433 $41,617
2016 $4,073 $103,971 $63,170 $40,801
2015 $3,985 $102,409 $62,221 $40,188
2014 $3,880 $100,403 $61,002 $39,401
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41072563

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2561-002-00