Seller's Agent in 2025
Norah Brower
Vanguard Properties
(510) 590-4290
14 in this area
55 Total Sales
1305 Arch St Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,204,322 - $3,142,000
8
Beds
4
Baths
3,925
Sq Ft
$736/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Craftsman Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Solid Surface Countertops
About This Home
As of October 2025Elegant and expansive, this grand 1913 Craftsman by Louis Engler embodies the best of Berkeley’s architectural heritage. With 3,925 SF, eight bedrooms, and four baths, it offers timeless details, generous proportions, and a prime location in North Berkeley’s Gourmet District. Professionally landscaped gardens with fig, persimmon, and lemon trees surround the home, while French doors open from the kitchen and sitting room to a private backyard with a storybook garden shed. Inside, highlights include a majestic Bay-view living room with fireplace, updated kitchen with butler’s pantry and writing nook, and a lower-level studio with private entrance, kitchen, and bath—ideal for guests or extended family. Oak and Douglas fir floors, radiant heat with newer boiler, playful bathrooms and light-filled bedrooms add character and comfort. The primary suite, overlooks the Bay, while rear bedrooms face the lush garden. Cherished by one family for decades, 1305 Arch blends historic elegance with modern updates, just moments from Chez Panisse, Walnut Square, the Cheese Board, Solano Avenue shops, transportation hubs and more.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Vanguard Properties License #01197240 Listed on: 09/30/2025
Co-Listed By
Daniella Brower
Vanguard Properties License #02086148
Last Buyer's Agent
Talley Scott
Compass License #01928609
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1913
Lot Details
- 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
- West Facing Home
- Fenced
- Lot Sloped Up
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Views of the Bay Bridge
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3,925 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Laundry in Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Radiant Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by Louis Engler
- North Berkeley Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 30, 2025
Closed on
Oct 22, 2025
Sold by
Cooter Robert D and Li Blair
Bought by
Longtin-Cabraser Francesca Sophia and Volgraf Matthew
Seller's Agent
Norah Brower
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Talley Scott
Compass
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$3,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,130,000
56.64%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$148,068
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.34%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 12, 2008
Sold by
Blair Cooter Robert Danridge and Blair Dean Josephine
Bought by
Cooter Robert D and Cooter Blair Dean
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longtin-Cabraser Francesca Sophia | $3,125,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Cooter Robert D | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 10/27/25 | Sold | $3,125,000 | +56.6% | $796 / Sq Ft |
| 10/15/2025 10/15/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/30/2025 09/30/25 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | -- | $508 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 | $12,672 | $406,323 | $292,745 | $120,578 |
| 2024 | $12,672 | $398,219 | $287,005 | $118,214 |
| 2023 | $12,299 | $397,276 | $281,379 | $115,897 |
| 2022 | $12,099 | $382,487 | $275,862 | $113,625 |
| 2021 | $12,042 | $374,850 | $270,453 | $111,397 |
| 2020 | $11,089 | $377,936 | $267,681 | $110,255 |
| 2019 | $10,306 | $370,526 | $262,433 | $108,093 |
| 2018 | $10,027 | $363,262 | $257,288 | $105,974 |
| 2017 | $9,660 | $356,140 | $252,244 | $103,896 |
| 2016 | $9,091 | $349,158 | $247,299 | $101,859 |
| 2015 | $8,915 | $343,915 | $243,585 | $100,330 |
| 2014 | $8,684 | $337,180 | $238,815 | $98,365 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Norah Brower
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D
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Daniella Brower
Vanguard Properties
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T
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Talley Scott
Compass
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41113190
APN: 060-2465-032-00
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