$1,100,000
SOLD MAR 17, 2020
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,592 Sq Ft
5,591 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$691 Per Sq Ft

29% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of March 2020

Delightful Poet’s Corner bungalow, circa 1923 full of vintage character and garden views. Single-level duplex, with desirable side-by-side units, used as single family home for many years. Oversized lot is landscaped with drought tolerant plantings and beautiful oak tree. The garden is designed to attract local birds and pollinators. Potential for urban farm with beekeeping area, owl’s nesting box, chicken coop, rainwater cisterns, large garage for projects such as beer making, canning, crafts. Each unit has a fireplace, hardwood floors, built-in hutch, vintage lighting. Additional plus room with lots of windows, called the “aerie” is ideal for an office/writing/creative space. Off-street parking, and easy access to the garden from each unit. Well-maintained by longtime owners, sensitive to organic gardening. Central Berkeley location, charming 1-block street, convenient to transit, shops & parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Mcbride

Compass License #01863856

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Behrens

License #01839898

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,917

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 5,591 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision, Bungalow Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56192720

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,917

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: San Pablo to Chaucer or Sacramento/Bancroft/Curtis
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Breakfast Nook
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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: 5591
  • Parcel Number: 56192720
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2020
Closed on
Mar 2, 2020
Sold by
Riley Ann L and Owens Lisa
Bought by
Maclean Emilou and Tauras Alexander J
Seller's Agent
Tracy Mcbride
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Behrens
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$250,000
29.41%
Total Days on Market
13

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.42%
Original Mortgage
$825,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2016
Sold by
Riley Ann L and Owens Lisa L
Bought by
Riley Ann L and Owens Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$283,550
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2012
Sold by
Riley Ann L and Owens Lisa
Bought by
Riley Ann L and Owens Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,600
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2009
Sold by
Riley Ann L and Owens Lisa
Bought by
Riley Ann L and Owens Lisa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2004
Sold by
Selz Carole
Bought by
Riley Ann L and Owens Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2004
Sold by
Riley Ann L and Selz Carole
Bought by
Riley Ann L and Selz Carole

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2002
Sold by
Selz Carole Schemmerling
Bought by
Selz Carol and The Carole Selz Revocable Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1999
Sold by
Riley Ann L
Bought by
Schemmerling Riley Ann L and Schemmerling Selz Carole

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1998
Sold by
Selz Carole S
Bought by
Riley Ann L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,999
Interest Rate
6.42%

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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 $1,100,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Alliance Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Gift Deed -- --
Grant Deed $25,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $842,000 New Conventional
Closed $825,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $283,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $276,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $305,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $165,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $133,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $130,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $49,999 No Value Available
Previous Owner $138,200 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $949,000 -13.7% $592 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,100,000 -- --
03/17/2020 03/17/20 Sold $1,100,000 +29.4% $691 / Sq Ft
02/25/2020 02/25/20 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2020 02/12/20 For Sale $850,000 -- $534 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $17,917 $1,172,408 $353,822 $825,586
2023 $17,505 $1,156,286 $346,886 $809,400
2022 $17,380 $1,126,615 $340,084 $793,531
2021 $17,438 $1,104,395 $333,418 $777,977
2020 $9,035 $472,822 $141,863 $330,959
2019 $8,138 $463,553 $139,082 $324,471
2018 $7,975 $454,466 $136,356 $318,110
2017 $7,675 $445,556 $133,682 $311,874
2016 $7,395 $436,821 $131,062 $305,759
2015 $7,283 $430,261 $129,093 $301,168
2014 $7,248 $421,834 $126,565 $295,269
Source: Public Records

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40895134

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1927-020-00