NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,315,000 - $2,762,954

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,115 Sq Ft
$802/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 30, 2019

Last sale price $1,925,000 $618 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,586/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2019

Astounding traditional in A+ North Berkeley location; Meticulously maintained by its conscientious owners; Spacious main level ideal for living, lounging and dining; Quiet bedrooms above for slumbering through the night; Large lower level with additional bedrooms, multimedia space and dedicated wine cellar; Lovely backyard features a petite vineyard and ample land for gardening, dining and entertaining; Vintage yet contemporary, urban yet serene, practical yet magical; In the heart of North Berkeley near numerous shops and restaurants surrounding Solano Ave., Monterey Market and the Gourmet Ghetto; Adjacent to multiple transportation options, including North Berkeley BART and AC Transit; Top rated schools!

Last Listed By

Daniel Stea

Stea Realty Group License #01452156 Listed on: 05/01/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,017

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 6,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • N. Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6126059

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,017

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Subdivision Name: N. BERKELEY
  • Directions: Monterey to The Alameda
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Media, Office, Utility Room, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Back
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6750
  • Parcel Number: 6126059
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2019
Closed on
May 29, 2019
Sold by
Madden Shawn A and Madden Naimah
Bought by
Ferguson John Gerald
Seller's Agent
Daniel Stea
Stea Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Karen Manuel
Compass
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,925,000
Premium/Discount to List
$330,000
20.69%
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$2,498,489

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$573,489
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.46%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$666,218
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,832,271

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2012
Sold by
Burton Stephanie A and Schwalbe Burton 2012 Trust
Bought by
Madden Shawn A and Madden Naimah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2006
Sold by
Schwalbe James C
Bought by
Schwalbe James C and Burton Stephanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2002
Sold by
Schwalbe James C
Bought by
Schwalbe James C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1997
Sold by
Joy Schwalbe James C and Joy Clinton
Bought by
Schwalbe James C

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
Ferguson John Gerald $1,925,000 Placer Title Company
Madden Shawn A $1,700,000 Old Republic Title Company
Schwalbe James C -- None Available
Schwalbe James C $337,500 First American Title Co
Schwalbe James C -- Placer Title Company
Schwalbe James C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ferguson John Gerald $750,000
Previous Owner Madden Shawn A $1,850,000
Previous Owner Madden Shawn A $417,000
Previous Owner Madden Shawn A $1,100,000
Previous Owner Burton Stephanie A $400,000
Previous Owner Burton Stephanie A $860,500
Previous Owner Madden Shawn A $1,100,000
Previous Owner Schwalbe James C $192,000
Previous Owner Schwalbe James C $675,000
Previous Owner Schwalbe James C $250,000
Previous Owner Schwalbe James C $125,000
Previous Owner Schwalbe James C $400,000
Previous Owner Schwalbe James C $300,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,925,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,700,000 -- --
05/30/2019 05/30/19 Sold $1,925,000 +20.7% $618 / Sq Ft
05/15/2019 05/15/19 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2019 05/01/19 For Sale $1,595,000 -6.2% $512 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Sold $1,700,000 +1.5% $691 / Sq Ft
06/14/2016 06/14/16 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 For Sale $1,675,000 -- $681 / 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 $32,017 $2,163,721 $631,571 $1,539,150
2023 $31,331 $2,128,165 $619,189 $1,508,976
2022 $30,225 $2,016,501 $607,050 $1,416,451
2021 $30,339 $1,976,827 $595,148 $1,388,679
2020 $28,889 $1,963,500 $589,050 $1,374,450
2019 $26,547 $1,804,040 $541,212 $1,262,828
2018 $26,111 $1,768,680 $530,604 $1,238,076
2017 $25,255 $1,734,000 $520,200 $1,213,800
2016 $9,916 $504,612 $132,877 $371,735
2015 $9,734 $497,033 $130,881 $366,152
2014 $9,544 $487,299 $128,318 $358,981
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40863466

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2605-009-00