NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1252 Virginia St Unit A - B Berkeley, CA 94702

Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,344,000 - $2,027,347

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,454 Sq Ft
$651/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 21, 2021

Last sale price $1,499,000 $611 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,908/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Zoned Heating
  • Dining Room
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Walk-in Shower
  • 4-minute walk to Cedar Rose Park

About This Home

As of May 2021

An amazing opportunity to own this multifamily home (duplex) consisting of over 2,400 sq ft combined. This charming property could be a fantastic multi-generational compound, a great home-plus-income, or a purely investment income. Unit A consists of two bedrooms, one bath, living room, and kitchen while Unit B boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and family/recreation room. Walking distance to Bart, 2 miles to University of Cal Berkeley, close to downtown Berkeley, freeway access, restaurants, entertainment, and so much more. Move-In ready TODAY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brent and Stacy Mardesich

RE/MAX Santa Clara Valley License #01895097 Listed on: 04/09/2021

RE/MAX Santa Clara Valley

Co-Listed By

Brent Mardesich

RE/MAX Santa Clara Valley License #01901623

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Nishimura

eXp Realty of California License #01762935

eXp Realty of California

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,472

Year Built

  • 1959

Lot Details

  • 6,800 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,454 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Wall Furnace

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,472

Year Built

1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-2
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 62
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2454
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1959

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 2454
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Covered Parking
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Berkeley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1561
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6800.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6800.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2021
Closed on
May 5, 2021
Sold by
Gaines Nelson and Gaines Edith Anne
Bought by
Li Lucia and Ulrich Christopher
Seller's Agent
Brent and Stacy Mardesich
RE/MAX Santa Clara Valley
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
eXp Realty of California
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,499,000
Premium/Discount to List
$250,000
20.02%
Current Estimated Value
$1,598,337

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,337
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.39%
Original Mortgage
$1,199,200
Outstanding Balance
$1,098,252
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$553,610
Source: Public Records

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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
Li Lucia $1,499,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Li Lucia $1,199,200
Previous Owner Gaines Nelson $375,421
Previous Owner Gaines Nelson R $359,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2021 05/21/21 Sold $1,499,000 +20.0% $611 / Sq Ft
04/16/2021 04/16/21 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $509 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $24,472 $1,583,738 $477,221 $1,113,517
2023 $23,925 $1,559,558 $467,867 $1,091,691
2022 $24,020 $1,521,980 $458,694 $1,070,286
2021 $5,766 $93,343 $52,097 $48,246
2020 $5,744 $99,314 $51,563 $47,751
2019 $5,297 $97,367 $50,552 $46,815
2018 $5,126 $95,458 $49,561 $45,897
2017 $4,914 $93,586 $48,589 $44,997
2016 $4,582 $91,751 $47,636 $44,115
2015 $4,478 $90,374 $46,921 $43,453
2014 $4,397 $88,603 $46,002 $42,601
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brent Mardesich

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Brent Mardesich

    RE/MAX

    1 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Brent Mardesich
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  • Jodi Nishimura

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jodi Nishimura

    eXp Realty of California

    (510) 459-0471

    16 in this area

    205 Total Sales

    Jodi Nishimura
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81838288

MLSListings

APN: 058-2133-003-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina

1252 Virginia St Unit A - B, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1252 Virginia St Unit A - B, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 09 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,598,337, approximately $651 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 1252 Virginia St Unit A - B is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Ruth Acty Elementary, Rosa Parks Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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