$4,725,000
SOLD MAY 7, 2025
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,528 Sq Ft
7,488 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,044 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Live Oak Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Nestled in a prized, walkable North Berkeley neighborhood with sweeping Bay & Golden Gate views, this stunning 6+BR/4.5BA architectural gem blends historic Arts & Crafts charm with modern updates. Designed by John Hudson Thomas, this iconic home features handcrafted woodwork, hand-blown glass, beautiful built-ins and historic details that are impeccably maintained. Luxury and lavish finishes throughout, the materials and colors are reminiscent of a bygone era. Gracious living and dining rooms open to a large west-facing deck—perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms plus an elegant office are perfect for family living. The flexible layout also includes a private 2BR in-law suite below, complete with kitchen and bath, and an attic lounge area/retreat with panoramic views. Huge storage space below with built in shelving. Foundation was entirely replaced in 2002 w. permits. Numerous structural and cosmetic updates including kitchen and bathroom. Spacious lot with gardens, view decks and numerous patio seating areas. Just blocks to Live Oak Park, Chez Panisse, and UC Berkeley. Come experience the magic and a piece of history in Berkeley’s finest neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anja Plowright

License #01351797 Listed on: 04/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Micco

COMPASS License #01930373

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $43,392

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 7,488 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Property Views

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

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by J. H. Thomas
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Craftsman/Arts And Crafts Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6125609

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$43,392

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1913
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Los Angeles > Shattuck Ave
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Heat Pump - Air
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning, Other
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Storage, Workshop, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Partial
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Bridges, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: J. H. Thomas
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Storage, Terraced Down, Entry Gate, Garden, Landscape Back, Storage Area
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • 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: 7488
  • Parcel Number: 6125609
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4214/2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2017
Sold by
Bjerkholt Eric H and Hahn Sophie A
Bought by
Bjerkholt Eric H and Hahn Sophie A
Total Days on Market
14

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2009
Sold by
Bjerkholt Eric H and Hahn Sophie A
Bought by
Bjerkholt Eric H and Hahn Sophie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2006
Sold by
Revoc Poitier Jacqueline Dowds and Revoc Jacqueline Dowds Poitier
Bought by
Bjerkholt Eric Hans and Hahn Sophie Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2002
Sold by
Bunnell David
Bought by
Bunnell David H and David H Bunnell Revocable Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2002
Sold by
Poitier Jacqueline
Bought by
Revoc Poitier Jacqueline Dowds and Revoc Jacqueline Dowds Pottier

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1998
Sold by
Marcus Maurice G and Marcus Arlene B
Bought by
Bunnell David and Poitier Jacqueline

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1997
Sold by
Marcus Maurice G and Marcus Arlene B
Bought by
Marcus Maurice G and Marcus Arlene B
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company B
Grant Deed $2,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $785,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $662,900 New Conventional
Closed $600,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $768,277 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $30,000 New Conventional
Closed $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $90,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $628,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $628,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Sold $4,725,000 +12.6% $1,044 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $4,195,000 -- $926 / 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 $43,392 $2,970,950 $886,558 $2,091,392
2023 $41,959 $2,919,567 $869,177 $2,050,390
2022 $41,291 $2,855,339 $852,140 $2,010,199
2021 $41,456 $2,799,223 $835,434 $1,970,789
2020 $39,381 $2,777,451 $826,868 $1,950,583
2019 $38,004 $2,723,012 $810,661 $1,912,351
2018 $37,419 $2,669,640 $794,772 $1,874,868
2017 $36,202 $2,617,310 $779,193 $1,838,117
2016 $34,950 $2,546,391 $763,917 $1,782,474
2015 $34,506 $2,508,164 $752,449 $1,755,715
2014 $29,795 $2,100,000 $630,000 $1,470,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41093496

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2560-009-00