$1,650,000
SOLD APR 11, 2025
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,194 Sq Ft
5,940 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,382 Per Sq Ft

51% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled on one of Berkeley’s most coveted tree-lined blocks, this classic bungalow sits conveniently between the Gourmet District, Monterey Market, and the shops of Solano Avenue. Inside, hardwood floors, a generous living room with a fireplace, and a separate formal dining room showcase the home’s original charm. The recently remodeled kitchen has new counters, floors, and appliances added in 2024-2025. Stylish and generously sized, it offers the ideal counter and cabinet space for cooking and entertaining. With two bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths, there’s room to adapt the layout to your needs. A large basement doubles as a workshop and laundry area, providing additional storage and creative possibilities.* Outside, the deep, freshly landscaped lot suggests space for expansion or a personal garden retreat.** A long driveway provides ample parking and access. At the rear of the property is a large walk-in shed. Recent updates include a new roof (2022), a central furnace (2021), and an upgraded electrical panel (2023). This location places you within easy reach of local markets, cafes, parks, gyms, the North Berkeley Library, and a vibrant community. First time on the market in over sixty years, this is a rare opportunity to start your next chapter at 1234 Josephine.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Devin Ratoosh

Red Oak Realty License #01820096 Listed on: 03/12/2025

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listed By

David A. Ratoosh

Red Oak Realty License #00901536

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Micco

License #01930373

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,010

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,940 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6024459

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,010

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 03
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Solano > Colusa > Hopkins > Josephine
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • 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, Vinyl
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Garden, Landscape Back
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Parking Spaces
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5940
  • Parcel Number: 6024459
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2025
Closed on
Apr 3, 2025
Sold by
Obata Teel Janet and Obata Nakamura Elizabeth
Bought by
Vanrijsewijk Bart Haverkorn and Nio Ying-Luan
Seller's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Megan Micco
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$555,000
50.68%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$1,426,666

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$223,334
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-16.86%
Original Mortgage
$1,320,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,315,424
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$239,929

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2025
Closed on
Mar 5, 2025
Sold by
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Obata Shinko
Seller's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Megan Micco
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$555,000
50.68%
Views
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,320,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,315,424
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$239,929

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2012
Sold by
Obata Nakamura Elizabeth Obata and Obata Teel Janet
Bought by
Teel Janet Obata and Nakamura Elizabeth Obata

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2006
Sold by
Obata Shinko and Shinko Obata 1991 Living Trust
Bought by
Obata Shinko and Nakamura Elizabeth Ann
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 $1,650,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,320,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $1,650,000 +50.7% $1,382 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $917 / 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
2025 $4,010 $68,404 $44,867 $23,537
2024 $4,010 $67,063 $43,988 $23,075
2023 $3,841 $65,748 $43,125 $22,623
2022 $3,655 $64,459 $42,280 $22,179
2021 $3,624 $63,195 $41,451 $21,744
2020 $3,346 $62,547 $41,026 $21,521
2019 $3,117 $61,321 $40,221 $21,100
2018 $3,011 $60,119 $39,433 $20,686
2017 $2,872 $58,940 $38,660 $20,280
2016 $2,688 $57,785 $37,902 $19,883
2015 $2,630 $56,916 $37,332 $19,584
2014 $2,530 $55,801 $36,601 $19,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41089147

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2445-009-00