NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 Tamalpais Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,065,000 - $2,506,138

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,389 Sq Ft
$968/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2021

Last sale price $2,550,000 $1,067 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,513/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • 2-minute walk to Codornices Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

Stylish and sophisticated with fabulous bay and city views, this extraordinary home is a marriage of thoughtful architecture, design, art, space, light and beautiful materials. Planned for flexibility and quality of life: private living spaces center on open great room w/ 2-story ceilings, a wall of glass and breathtaking views, 4 bedrooms, tasteful kitchen with new appliances,separate inlaw apartment. Chic modern vibe w/history. Built in 1963 by renowned designer Louise Rigg for her own family, this extremely cool, dramatic home features her signature design elements: polished concrete,redwood, brick, copper, colorful glazed tiles, suspended staircase and plenty of glass to bring in the light. Indoor-outdoor California living - private enclosed patio welcomes you home, sunny decks for dining and entertaining with a view,landscaped backyard connects via private gate to Codornices Park.Close to North Berkeley Gourmet Ghetto, Northside and the University campus.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ana Forest

Red Oak Realty License #01234464 Listed on: 11/16/2021

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Leverette

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01371899

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,774

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Converted Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Mount Tamalpais
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Den with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Louise Rigg
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Mid Century Modern Floorplan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,774

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1963
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: GPS/ ask Siri
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Carpet, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Landscape Back, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Park, San Francisco, Water, Bridges, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Louise Rigg
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Storage, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Private Entrance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Wall Furnace
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer, Cabinets
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6500
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2021
Closed on
Dec 16, 2021
Sold by
Vanbrunt Karin Anne and Vanbrunt Van Brunt
Bought by
Martires Vanessa and Esswein Arthur
Seller's Agent
Ana Forest
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Scott Leverette
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$2,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$800,000
45.71%
Current Estimated Value
$2,456,213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$93,787
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.73%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,854,513
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$540,617

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2008
Sold by
Vanbrunt Edmund E and Vanbrunt Van Brunt
Bought by
Vanbrunt Edmund E and Vanbrunt Van Brunt

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2003
Sold by
Vanbrunt Edmund E and Vanbrunt Claire
Bought by
Vanbrunt Edmund E and Vanbrunt Claire

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,527
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2003
Sold by
Vanbrunt Edmund E and Vanbrunt Claire
Bought by
Vanbrunt Edmund E and Vanbrunt Claire

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1995
Sold by
Vanbrunt Edmund and Vanbrunt Claire
Bought by
Vanbrunt Edmund E and Vanbrunt Claire
Source: Public Records

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
Martires Vanessa $2,550,000 Chicago Title Company
Vanbrunt Edmund E -- Old Republic Title Company
Vanbrunt Edmund E -- --
Vanbrunt Edmund E -- --
Vanbrunt Edmund E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martires Vanessa $2,000,000
Previous Owner Vanbrunt Edmund E $305,000
Previous Owner Vanbrunt Edmund E $500,000
Previous Owner Vanbrunt Edmund E $285,000
Previous Owner Vanbrunt Edmund E $500,000
Previous Owner Vanbrunt Edmund E $136,527
Previous Owner Vanbrunt Edmund E $460,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,550,000 -- --
12/30/2021 12/30/21 Sold $2,550,000 +45.7% $1,067 / Sq Ft
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2021 11/16/21 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $733 / 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 $36,774 $2,706,060 $811,818 $1,894,242
2024 $36,774 $2,653,020 $795,906 $1,857,114
2023 $36,013 $2,601,000 $780,300 $1,820,700
2022 $35,437 $2,550,000 $765,000 $1,785,000
2021 $6,593 $180,014 $74,458 $112,556
2020 $6,061 $185,097 $73,694 $111,403
2019 $5,617 $181,469 $72,250 $109,219
2018 $5,458 $177,910 $70,833 $107,077
2017 $5,241 $174,422 $69,444 $104,978
2016 $4,917 $171,003 $68,083 $102,920
2015 $4,820 $168,434 $67,060 $101,374
2014 $4,667 $165,134 $65,746 $99,388
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ana Forest

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ana Forest

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 557-8759

    7 in this area

    77 Total Sales

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  • Scott Leverette

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Scott Leverette

    Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

    (510) 622-8300

    9 in this area

    61 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40974370

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2470-011-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

131 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 131 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 16 November 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,311,785, approximately $967 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 131 Tamalpais Rd is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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