NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1169 Colusa Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Northbrae Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,211,000 - $1,770,072

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,215 Sq Ft
$1,289/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 12, 2022

Last sale price $1,640,000 $1,350 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,607/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • 4-minute walk to King School Park

About This Home

As of December 2022

Exceptionally beautiful craftsman in the heart of North Berkeley! Two light-filled bedrooms, one and a half updated bathrooms, and a large bonus office space complete this idyllic abode. Light and warmth radiate from the inviting living room centered around a cozy brick fireplace. Elegant wainscoting and a coffered ceiling envelop the formal dining room complete with classic built-ins. The spacious kitchen has been updated with quartz countertops and features ample storage and a laundry room. Entertain and garden in the verdant backyard filled with lush greenery. The expansive basement could be potentially developed into additional living space. One-car garage with external access. Located near Monterey Market, Gioia Pizzeria, Espresso Roma Cafe, Berkeley Public Library, Cheeseboard, Chez Panisse, endless shops and dining along Solano Avenue, and transportation at North Berkeley BART, AC Transit, and freeways. Open Thursday, 10/27, 9:30am-12:00pm, and Sundays, 10/30 & 11/6, 2-4pm

Last Listed By

Alissa Custer

District Homes License #01703944 Listed on: 10/26/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,103

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Monterey/Hopkins Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 60243740

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,103

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: MONTEREY/HOPKINS
  • Directions: Hopkins to Colusa
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 60243740
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2022
Closed on
Dec 2, 2022
Sold by
Luft Linda G
Bought by
Bruguera Maya and Hirshfield-Yamanishi Eric
Seller's Agent
Alissa Custer
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Emma Hopkins
Compass
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$1,640,000
Premium/Discount to List
$491,000
42.73%
Total Days on Market
15
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$1,566,018

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$73,982
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.91%
Original Mortgage
$1,280,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,251,071
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$314,947

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1998
Sold by
Erskine Carolyn Leigh
Bought by
Erskine Carolyn Leigh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,000
Interest Rate
7.1%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 1995
Sold by
Erskine Carolyn Leigh and Elizabeth Erskine Trust
Bought by
Erskine Carolyn Leigh

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bruguera Maya $1,640,000 Old Republic Title
Erskine Carolyn Leigh -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bruguera Maya $1,280,000
Previous Owner Erskine Carolyn Leigh $2,256,300
Previous Owner Erskine Carolyn Leigh $938,250
Previous Owner Erskink Carolyn Leigh $100,000
Previous Owner Erskine Carolyn Leigh $230,000
Previous Owner Erskine Carolyn Leigh $21,000
Previous Owner Erskine Carolyn Leigh $151,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,640,000 -- --
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Sold $1,640,000 +42.7% $1,350 / Sq Ft
11/10/2022 11/10/22 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2022 10/26/22 For Sale $1,149,000 -- $946 / 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 $23,103 $1,665,800 $501,840 $1,170,960
2023 $22,991 $1,640,000 $492,000 $1,148,000
2022 $7,628 $401,402 $122,520 $285,882
2021 $7,628 $393,395 $120,118 $280,277
2020 $7,208 $396,290 $118,887 $277,403
2019 $6,899 $388,520 $116,556 $271,964
2018 $6,759 $380,903 $114,271 $266,632
2017 $6,502 $373,437 $112,031 $261,406
2016 $6,259 $366,115 $109,834 $256,281
2015 $6,163 $360,617 $108,185 $252,432
2014 $6,097 $353,554 $106,066 $247,488
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alissa Custer

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Alissa Custer

    District Homes

    (510) 460-5105

    2 in this area

    217 Total Sales

    Alissa Custer
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Jessica Waggoner

    District Homes

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Emma Hopkins

    Compass

    (925) 787-6332

    1 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Emma Hopkins
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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41012662

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2437-040-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Northbrae

1169 Colusa Ave, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 1169 Colusa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 26 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,566,018, approximately $1,288 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 1169 Colusa Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Ruth Acty Elementary, Thousand Oaks Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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