NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,761,639

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,985 Sq Ft
$887/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2019

Last sale price $1,450,000 $730 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,862/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Oxford Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2019

Sunny and rambling Victorian Farmhouse w/ bonus studio cottage on a deep lot in the heart of Berkeley. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in the house and full kitchen and bath in the cottage. Green features: radiant heat, vinyl windows and solar panels. With 4 BR, you have options - office, yoga rm, or maybe convert 2 rooms to a master suite. The spacious kitchen/family room is perfect for entertaining - filled w/ light and opens to sweet deck for al fresco dining. New quartz counters, sink, dishwasher and tile in the cooking alcove. Love to cook and chat at the same time? Friends will enjoy perching at the counter or relaxing on the deck. Sunny & ample backyard to plant your garden paradise and urban farm - chickens anyone? Refinished wood floors, fresh paint inside & out and new carpeting. Convenient neighborhood with vibrant amenities popping up among old faves. Grt restaurants and shopping: Berkeley Bowl, Standard Faire, Caffe Chiave and Longbranch Saloon. BART, Transbay Bus & casual carpool.

Last Listed By

Noreen Sanders

Red Oak Realty License #01707067 Listed on: 02/20/2019

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,138

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 5,320 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Partial Basement
  • Smart Thermostat

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Victorian
  • Southwest Berkeley Subdivision, Farmhouse Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54178620

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,138

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: SOUTHWEST BERKELEY
  • Directions: San Pablo > Carleton
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Floor
  • Green Power: Solar
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Victorian
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant
  • Cooling: Zoned, No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

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: 5320
  • Parcel Number: 54178620
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2019
Closed on
Mar 19, 2019
Sold by
Nelson Kimberly
Bought by
Schaeffer Lorian V and Schaeffer Joseph M
Seller's Agent
Noreen Sanders
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carol Luckenbach
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,049,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$401,000
38.23%
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,761,639

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$311,639
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2013
Sold by
Nelson David
Bought by
Nelson Kimberley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2008
Sold by
Nelson Amy
Bought by
Nelson David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$521,160
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2008
Sold by
Nelson Kimberley
Bought by
Nelson Kimberley and Nelson David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$521,160
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2007
Sold by
Brown Roger and Brown Gail
Bought by
Nelson Kimberley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$645,000
Interest Rate
8.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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
Schaeffer Lorian V $1,450,000 Chicago Title Company
Nelson Kimberley -- None Available
Nelson David -- None Available
Nelson Kimberley $260,581 Commonwealth
Nelson Kimberley $645,000 Commonwealth
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schaeffer Lorian V $1,000,000
Closed Schaeffer Lorian V $1,000,000
Previous Owner Nelson Kimberley $720,000
Previous Owner Nelson Kimberly $0
Previous Owner Nelson Kimberly $670,000
Previous Owner Nelson Kimberley $521,160
Previous Owner Nelson Kimberley $645,000
Previous Owner Brown Roger $233,000
Previous Owner Brown Roger $200,000
Previous Owner Brown Roger $37,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,450,000 -- --
03/27/2019 03/27/19 Sold $1,450,000 +38.2% $730 / Sq Ft
03/06/2019 03/06/19 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2019 02/20/19 For Sale $1,049,000 -- $528 / 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 $25,138 $1,635,763 $546,815 $1,095,948
2023 $22,479 $1,554,675 $536,095 $1,018,580
2022 $22,115 $1,517,196 $525,585 $998,611
2021 $22,197 $1,487,312 $515,280 $979,032
2020 $21,099 $1,479,000 $510,000 $969,000
2019 $12,141 $774,631 $232,389 $542,242
2018 $14,432 $759,448 $227,834 $531,614
2017 $14,014 $744,561 $223,368 $521,193
2016 $11,096 $729,965 $218,989 $510,976
2015 $10,941 $719,007 $215,702 $503,305
2014 $9,567 $606,000 $181,800 $424,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40854045

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1786-020-00