NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1270 Monterey Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Northbrae Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,966,000 - $3,336,117

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,361 Sq Ft
$1,322/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 17, 2020

Last sale price $2,600,000 $1,101 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,453/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of March 2020

This one has it all! Northbrae Traditional. Urban dwellers dream location. One block to Monterey Market. 4++BD, Spacious living room w/built-in & fireplace. FML Dining room, Updated Kitchen w/breakfast nook & bay window. Kitchen opens to park-like gardens. True master bedroom retreat w vaulted ceilings, space for lounge, nursery or office & private terrace. Sunken tub in Master bathroom and walk in closet. Lower level has separate entrance, second family room and newer bathroom. Perfect for in-laws or au-pair. Sunny level back garden and play house for gardening, entertaining and play. 2- car spacious garage w/interior entrance. Blocks to top-rated schools, farmer's market, Solano Ave, shops, restaurants and more! Easy SF commute. Leave the car at home! Additional finished basement approx. 966 sq.ft w/additional bath.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Theresa Hope Broderick

The Agency License #01298281 Listed on: 02/21/2020

The Agency

Last Buyer's Agent

Carrie McAlister

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01464959

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 6,960 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Floor Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Traditional
  • Northbrae Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Northbrae
  • Directions: Hopkins
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Offers if any, 2/28 4pm. Call agent for disclosures. SOH 2/23, BOH 2/27. Sq. ft. of home and lot size not verified or guaranteed by Seller or Listing Agent. Sq. Feet and bed and bath count differ from public records.
  • remarks22: THERESA HOPE BRODERICK - 510-967-2294 - This one has it all! Northbrae Traditional. Urban dwellers dream location. One block to Monterey Market. 4++BD, Spacious living room w/built-in & fireplace. FML Dining room, Updated Kitchen w/breakfast nook & bay window. Kitchen opens to park-like gardens. True master bedroom retreat w vaulted ceilings, space for lounge, nursery or office & private terrace. Sunken tub in Master bathroom and walk in closet. Lower level has separate entrance, second family room and newer bathroom. Perfect for in-laws or au-pair. Sunny level back garden and play house for gardening, entertaining and play. 2- car spacious garage w/interior entrance. Blocks to top-rated schools, farmer's market, Solano Ave, shops, restaurants and more! Easy SF commute. Leave the car at home! Additional finished basement approx. 966 sq.ft w/additional bath.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Traditional
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage, Space Per Unit - 2, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • 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: 6960

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2020
Closed on
Mar 11, 2020
Sold by
Scarlett Shana E
Bought by
Chess Benjamin Michael and Gutin Sarah Anne
Seller's Agent
Theresa Hope Broderick
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Carrie McAlister
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,105,000
73.91%
Current Estimated Value
$3,121,779

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$521,779
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,742,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,542,790
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,578,989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2018
Sold by
Owens John D
Bought by
Scarlett Shana E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$679,650
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Owens John D and Scarlett Shana E
Bought by
Owens John D and Scarlett Shana E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$679,650
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2014
Sold by
Owens John D and Scarlett Shana E
Bought by
The Owens Scarlett Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2008
Sold by
Laura Minneboo Rene and Laura Kainik
Bought by
Owens John D and Scarlett Shana E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2005
Sold by
Minneboo Rene
Bought by
Laura Minneboo Rene and Laura Kainik

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2005
Sold by
Kainik Laura
Bought by
Minneboo Rene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2001
Sold by
Laura Minneboo Rene and Laura Kainik Minneboo
Bought by
Minneboo Rene and Kainik Laura J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1999
Sold by
Kainik Laura J
Bought by
Minneboo Rene
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
Chess Benjamin Michael $2,600,000 Chicago Title Company
Scarlett Shana E -- Old Republic Title Company
Owens John D -- Old Republic Title Company
The Owens Scarlett Family Trust -- None Available
Owens John D $806,000 None Available
Laura Minneboo Rene -- Chicago Title Company
Minneboo Rene -- Chicago Title Co
Minneboo Rene -- Chicago Title Co
Minneboo Rene -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chess Benjamin Michael $1,742,000
Previous Owner Scarlett Shana E $679,650
Previous Owner Minneboo Rene $396,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $2,600,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,600,000 -- --
03/17/2020 03/17/20 Sold $2,600,000 +73.9% $1,101 / Sq Ft
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2020 02/21/20 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $633 / 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 $37,734 $2,836,437 $853,031 $1,990,406
2024 $37,734 $2,780,693 $836,308 $1,951,385
2023 $37,014 $2,733,041 $819,912 $1,913,129
2022 $36,488 $2,672,455 $803,836 $1,875,619
2021 $36,670 $2,619,935 $788,080 $1,838,855
2020 $14,735 $927,587 $278,229 $649,358
2019 $14,104 $909,404 $272,775 $636,629
2018 $13,858 $891,576 $267,427 $624,149
2017 $13,382 $874,095 $262,184 $611,911
2016 $12,924 $856,960 $257,044 $599,916
2015 $12,747 $844,095 $253,185 $590,910
2014 $12,597 $827,567 $248,228 $579,339
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Theresa Hope Broderick

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Theresa Hope Broderick

    The Agency

    (510) 967-2294

    1 in this area

    142 Total Sales

    Theresa Hope Broderick
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  • Carrie McAlister

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Carrie McAlister

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 292-7838

    105 Total Sales

    Carrie McAlister
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40896269

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2429-016-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94706 Northbrae

1270 Monterey Ave, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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