NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1281 Queens Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,610,000 - $1,822,467

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,196 Sq Ft
$784/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 22, 2017

Last sale price $1,195,000 $544 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,200/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Glendale La Loma Park

About This Home

As of August 2017

Peaceful Paradise with Bay Views! This lovely three-plus bedroom, two and one-half bath contemporary home has wonderful light and airy spaces, serene sunset views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate for your enjoyment, a library retreat to spark your creative endeavors, a workshop/wine cellar to feed your hobbies, and a seamless indoor/outdoor flow to decks and patio from four rooms.

Last Listed By

Judith Ratcliffe

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #00925263 Listed on: 07/06/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,797

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,095 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 602486401

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,797

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Shasta to Queens
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Library, Utility Room, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • 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: 5095
  • Parcel Number: 602486401
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2017
Closed on
Jul 26, 2017
Sold by
Moller Torben and Spurrier Laura Jean
Bought by
Kohnen Theodore John and Kelly Dervla Maria
Seller's Agent
Judith Ratcliffe
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mark Hardwicke
Bhg Re Reliance Partners
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,195,000
Total Days on Market
17
Current Estimated Value
$1,722,617

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$527,617
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%
Original Mortgage
$956,000
Outstanding Balance
$810,901
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$810,799

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
Kohnen Theodore John $1,195,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kohnen Theodore John $179,745
Open Kohnen Theodore John $956,000
Previous Owner Moller Torben $250,000
Previous Owner Moller Torben $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,195,000 -- --
08/22/2017 08/22/17 Sold $1,195,000 0.0% $544 / Sq Ft
07/23/2017 07/23/17 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2017 07/06/17 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $544 / 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 $19,797 $1,326,021 $399,906 $933,115
2023 $19,336 $1,306,887 $392,066 $914,821
2022 $18,958 $1,274,266 $384,380 $896,886
2021 $19,024 $1,249,147 $376,844 $879,303
2020 $18,106 $1,243,277 $372,983 $870,294
2019 $17,500 $1,218,900 $365,670 $853,230
2018 $17,224 $1,195,000 $358,500 $836,500
2017 $6,282 $302,716 $168,182 $134,534
2016 $5,986 $296,781 $164,885 $131,896
2015 $5,884 $292,324 $162,409 $129,915
2014 $5,748 $286,599 $159,228 $127,371
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Judith Ratcliffe

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    1 in this area

    2 Total Sales

    Judith Ratcliffe
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  • Mark Hardwicke

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Mark Hardwicke

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

    (510) 501-0713

    4 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Mark Hardwicke
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40788134

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2486-040-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1281 Queens Rd, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1281 Queens Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 06 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,722,617, approximately $784 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 1281 Queens Rd 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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