$1,215,000
SOLD DEC 10, 2024
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,753 Sq Ft
1,980 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$693 Per Sq Ft

22% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of December 2024

Enjoy the North Berkeley lifestyle in this fully updated and uniquely flexible Westbrae Craftsman bungalow currently configured as a 3BD/2BA with 1099 SQFT of living space upstairs, and 654 SQFT in the lower level converted basement suite. From the covered porch, step into the beautiful living room where sunlight streams from multiple picture windows with tree top views. Relax with family or entertain friends in this bright room with warm vintage woodwork and a period fireplace. Hardwood floors and new recessed lights span into the dining room and adjoining kitchen which boasts stylish cabinetry and new quartz countertops. A glass door leads down to the backyard for indoor/outdoor living in a setting that enjoys trellises, deck and stone patio. Back inside, the primary bedroom has an arched cove and shares a large vintage bathroom with another roomy bedroom. The downstairs suite is ready to be used in various ways with its kitchenette, full bath, additional flexible rooms, laundry area and separate entrance. Off the suite, access the 1-car garage and a large storage room. Nearby, enjoy the best of Berkeley: top schools, North Berkeley Bart, Berkeley Beer Garden, Monterey Market, Ohlone Greenway, Whole Foods, and all that Westbrae has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Gunderman

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 11/06/2024

Kw Advisors East Bay

Co-Listed By

Jennifer Morgan

Kw Advisors East Bay License #02147418

Last Buyer's Agent

PEI CHUN CHANG

License #01996509

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,641

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 1,980 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Floor Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Westbrae Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 602409162

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,641

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SAEK01
  • Subdivision Name: Westbrae
  • Directions: Santa Fe to Gilman
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Cabinets, Inside Room, Space For Frzr/Refr
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1980
  • Parcel Number: 602409162

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2024
Closed on
Dec 4, 2024
Sold by
Casher Eric
Bought by
Saucedo Michael and Saucedo Anan K
Seller's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
PEI CHUN CHANG
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$220,000
22.11%
Views
88
Current Estimated Value
$1,285,136

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,136
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,071,206
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2024
Sold by
Casher Eric
Bought by
Casher Eric and Casher Susana Telles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2016
Sold by
Telles Casher Susana
Bought by
Casher Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$538,600
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2007
Sold by
Honeycutt Robert and Zhang Youyue
Bought by
Casher Eric

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2005
Sold by
Honeycutt Robert
Bought by
Honeycutt Robert and Zhang Youyue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$546,000
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2002
Sold by
Rowan Diana
Bought by
Honeycutt Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1997
Sold by
Pegan Carmen
Bought by
Johnson Karl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
7.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1997
Sold by
Johnson Karl
Bought by
Honeycutt Robert and Rowan Diana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
7.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1993
Sold by
Stromquist Eve C
Bought by
Johnson Karl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,215,000 Chicago Title
Gift Deed -- Old Republic Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Wfg National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title
Grant Deed $700,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Guarant
Grant Deed $215,000 First American Title Guarant
Quit Claim Deed $60,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,071,206 VA
Previous Owner $750,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $1,200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $525,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $538,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $540,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $557,515 Unknown
Previous Owner $560,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $546,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $320,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $170,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $172,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Closed $30,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,215,000 -- --
12/10/2024 12/10/24 Sold $1,215,000 +22.1% $693 / Sq Ft
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2024 11/06/24 For Sale $995,000 -- $568 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $13,641 $912,400 $275,820 $643,580
2024 $13,641 $894,375 $270,412 $630,963
2023 $13,361 $883,707 $265,112 $618,595
2022 $13,130 $859,382 $259,914 $606,468
2021 $13,166 $842,400 $254,820 $594,580
2020 $12,479 $840,692 $252,207 $588,485
2019 $12,009 $824,214 $247,264 $576,950
2018 $11,813 $808,058 $242,417 $565,641
2017 $11,407 $792,217 $237,665 $554,552
2016 $11,056 $776,684 $233,005 $543,679
2015 $10,911 $765,022 $229,506 $535,516
2014 $9,720 $660,000 $198,000 $462,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41078291

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-2409-016-02