Seller's Agent in 2023
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
(510) 501-1317
14 in this area
137 Total Sales
1133 Walnut St Berkeley, CA 94707
Berkeley Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,051,000 - $1,301,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,473
Sq Ft
$832/Sq Ft
Est. Value
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 2023Charming, 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
Red Oak Realty License #01228854 Listed on: 09/11/2023
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
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,166
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.66%
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,225 | $1,166,000 | $351,900 | $821,100 |
| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sheril Madden
-
Emma Morris
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Emma Morris
Red Oak Realty
(510) 508-5115
7 in this area
78 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41038744
APN: 061-2558-042-00
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