NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $962,000 - $1,540,836

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,473 Sq Ft
$914/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 16, 2023

Last sale price $1,150,000 $781 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,991/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Live Oak Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

Charming, North Berkeley Bungalow brimming with potential. Loved by its current owner for 46 years, this two-plus bedroom, one bath, deco-inspired 40’s bungalow, is ideally located, close to Live Oak Park and the North Berkeley shopping and gourmet district. Potential abounds in this sweet home, filled with character, charm and light. The large mostly level backyard, rustic, detached plus space, that evokes the feeling of a camp bunk and spacious lower level plus room, offer infinite possibilities. Features include fresh paint in and out, a spacious living room with gas fireplace and random plank hardwood floors, inviting formal dining room with random plank hardwood floors, vintage eat-in kitchen with O’Keefe and Merritt gas range, built-in ironing board & pantry, and adjacent laundry room, and lower level plus room with a separate entrance and internal access, developed with permits per the city of Berkeley, in 1967.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheril Madden

Red Oak Realty License #01228854 Listed on: 09/11/2023

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Emma Morris

Red Oak Realty License #01323364

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,225

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 5,360 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Live Oak Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61255842

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,225

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: LIVE OAK PARK
  • Directions: Eunice, then North on Walnut
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Insert, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced, Partial
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas, Fireplace Insert
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • 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: 5360
  • Parcel Number: 61255842
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2023
Closed on
Oct 5, 2023
Sold by
Leibowitz 2012 Trust
Bought by
Smith Rosamond Lenore and Killion David Zachary
Seller's Agent
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Emma Morris
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$375,000
48.39%
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
$1,346,459

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$196,459
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.78%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2023
Sold by
Leibowitz 2012 Trust
Bought by
Leibowitz 2012 Trust and Leibowitz

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2012
Sold by
Leibowitz Helen L
Bought by
Leibowitz Helen L and Leibowitz 2012 Trust
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Smith Rosamond Lenore $1,150,000 Chicago Title
Leibowitz 2012 Trust -- Chicago Title
Leibowitz Helen L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Rosamond Lenore $765,000
Closed Smith Rosamond Lenore $765,000
Closed Smith Rosamond Lenore $920,000
Previous Owner Leibowitz Helen L $937,500
Previous Owner Leibowitz Helen L $937,500
Previous Owner Leibowitz Helen L $60,000
Previous Owner Leibowitz Helen L $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,150,000 -- --
10/16/2023 10/16/23 Sold $1,150,000 +48.4% $781 / Sq Ft
09/22/2023 09/22/23 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2023 09/11/23 For Sale $775,000 -- $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
2024 $18,225 $1,143,000 $345,000 $805,000
2023 $4,826 $106,811 $73,725 $33,086
2022 $4,836 $97,717 $72,280 $32,437
2021 $4,803 $95,664 $70,863 $31,801
2020 $4,481 $101,611 $70,136 $31,475
2019 $4,209 $99,619 $68,761 $30,858
2018 $4,078 $97,666 $67,413 $30,253
2017 $3,903 $95,752 $66,092 $29,660
2016 $3,674 $93,875 $64,796 $29,079
2015 $3,594 $92,464 $63,822 $28,642
2014 $3,462 $90,653 $62,572 $28,081
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41038744

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2558-042-00