NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1180 Sterling Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,484,000 - $1,763,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,972 Sq Ft
$831/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 11, 2017

Last sale price $1,230,000 $624 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,782/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Grizzly Peak Park

About This Home

As of October 2017

Don't Miss This One! Mid-Century Modern Gem built in 1958. Floor to ceiling windows frame gorgeous Bay and Sunset Views. Tastefully updated 3/2 level-in Main Level entry through enclosed and landscaped sunny front patio.Teak lined Living Room, open-beamed ceilings and refinished oak floors throughout house. Remodeled kitchen including granite counter tops and full side-by-side refrigerator/freezer. Dining Room opens to front patio for convenient indoor-outdoor living. Bedrooms have abundant closet space with organizers. Master Bedroom with Bay view. Lower Level large in-law/au pair suite (app. 540 sq.ft.) with kitchenette and separate entrance to private backyard. Easy access to Tilden Park and Grizzly Peak bus to Downtown Berkeley and BART. Central A/C and heat. Sq.ft. and room count may be different from tax record. Sq.ft. not verified by Owner or Listing Agent. Sunday Open Houses Sept. 10 & 17, 2-4:30pm. PLEASE PRESENT ANY OFFERS BY TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 @ 5PM.

Last Listed By

Michael Feiner

License #00961731 Listed on: 09/04/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,322

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 5,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport

Property Views

  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Smart Thermostat

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Howe/Swallow
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63298421

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,322

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.133
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Grizzly to Shasta to Sterling
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Energy Audit - Available
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Other, Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Insulated Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay Bridge, City Lights, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Howe/Swallow
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Siding - Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Back
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Leased
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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: 5800
  • Parcel Number: 63298421
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2017
Closed on
Sep 28, 2017
Sold by
Diamond Linda J and The Richard & Linda Living Tru
Bought by
Hassid Benjamin and Hassid Arielle
Seller's Agent
Michael Feiner
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
2.93%
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$1,639,074

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$409,074
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.85%
Original Mortgage
$1,045,500
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2017
Sold by
Diamond Linda J and Light Donald H
Bought by
Diamond Linda J and Richard & Linda Diamond Living

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2016
Sold by
Light Donald H and Diamond Linda J
Bought by
Diamond Linda J and The Richard & Linda Diamond Li

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2016
Sold by
Diamond Linda J and The Richard & Linda Diamond Li
Bought by
Light Donald H and Diamond Linda J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2012
Sold by
Diamond Richard S and Diamond Linda J
Bought by
Diamond Richard S and Diamond Linda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,700
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2005
Sold by
Diamond Richard S and Diamond Linda J
Bought by
Diamond Richard S and Diamond Linda J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2001
Sold by
Diamond Linda J and Diamond Richard S
Bought by
Diamond Richard S and Diamond Linda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$446,900
Interest Rate
7.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1994
Sold by
Diamond Richard S and Diamond Linda J
Bought by
Diamond Richard S and Diamond Linda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,925
Interest Rate
9.2%

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
Hassid Benjamin $1,230,000 Chicago Title Company
Diamond Linda J -- None Available
Diamond Linda J -- First American Title Company
Light Donald H -- First American Title Company
Diamond Richard S -- Accommodation
Diamond Richard S -- Chicago Title Company
Diamond Richard S -- --
Diamond Richard S -- Chicago Title Co
Diamond Richard S -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hassid Benjamin $989,000
Closed Hassid Benjamin $1,045,500
Previous Owner Diamond Richard S $375,700
Previous Owner Diamond Richard S $130,000
Previous Owner Diamond Richard S $160,000
Previous Owner Diamond Richard S $100,000
Previous Owner Diamond Richard S $20,000
Previous Owner Diamond Richard S $460,000
Previous Owner Diamond Richard S $455,000
Previous Owner Diamond Richard S $446,900
Previous Owner Diamond Richard S $100,000
Previous Owner Diamond Linda J $59,000
Previous Owner Diamond Richard S $312,900
Previous Owner Diamond Richard S $25,925
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,230,000 -- --
10/11/2017 10/11/17 Sold $1,230,000 +2.9% $624 / Sq Ft
09/19/2017 09/19/17 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2017 09/04/17 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $606 / 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 $20,322 $1,365,064 $411,619 $960,445
2023 $19,858 $1,345,164 $403,549 $941,615
2022 $19,481 $1,311,793 $395,638 $923,155
2021 $19,553 $1,285,938 $387,881 $905,057
2020 $18,637 $1,279,691 $383,907 $895,784
2019 $18,040 $1,254,600 $376,380 $878,220
2018 $17,757 $1,230,000 $369,000 $861,000
2017 $7,813 $436,408 $130,922 $305,486
2016 $7,502 $427,853 $128,356 $299,497
2015 $7,384 $421,428 $126,428 $295,000
2014 $7,250 $413,173 $123,952 $289,221
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Michael Feiner

    (510) 367-1778

    6 Total Sales

    Michael Feiner
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  • Jodi Nishimura

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jodi Nishimura

    Kai Real Estate

    (510) 459-0471

    10 in this area

    197 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40795631

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2984-021-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1180 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1180 Sterling Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 04 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,639,074, approximately $831 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 1180 Sterling Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Cragmont Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Washington Elementary School.

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