NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $990,000 - $1,288,143

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,296 Sq Ft
$898/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2020

Last sale price $935,000 $721 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,419/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Oxford Elementary School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of May 2020

This West Berkeley, Poet's Corner Craftsman Bungalow offers a flexible open floor plan, plenty of natural light, and a backyard perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. This lovely home features refinished original Doug Fir floors, oversized chef’s kitchen with plenty of storage, breakfast bar, and new light fixtures with recessed lighting. The kitchen features a subtle color palate with light quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a basin sink. The backyard and porch with seating is adjacent to the kitchen through French Doors, perfect for weekend dinner parties, or daily life at home. The freshly updated bathroom sits between the bedrooms, and features high ceilings, hex tile flooring, & subway tile surround. Each spacious bedroom has abundant natural light, plenty of closet space, and there is room to to add a 3rd bedroom, and/or secondary bathroom. 92 bike-score, 86 walk-score, nearby parks, favorite Berkeley restaurants, freeways & transit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Cassel

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01475854 Listed on: 04/12/2020

Kw Advisors East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen Larkin

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #00874780

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,266

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 4,550 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54178324

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,266

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Poets Corner
  • Directions: Sacramento to Dwight
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4550
  • Parcel Number: 54178324

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2020
Closed on
May 5, 2020
Sold by
Kiebala Kate Elizabeth
Bought by
Sepulveda Genaro S and Chun Anna
Seller's Agent
Anthony Cassel
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Larkin
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$899,888
Sold Price
$935,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,112
3.9%
Current Estimated Value
$1,164,036

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$229,036
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$701,250
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2020
Closed on
Mar 12, 2020
Sold by
Hertwig James Robert
Bought by
Hertwig Debra Bell
Seller's Agent
Anthony Cassel
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Larkin
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$899,888
Sold Price
$935,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,112
3.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$701,250
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2019
Sold by
Hertwig Debra Bell
Bought by
Kiebala Kate E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2017
Sold by
Hertwig Debra Bell
Bought by
Hertwig Debra Bell and Kiebala Kate Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2016
Sold by
Gillette Joyce
Bought by
Hettwig Debra Bell

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 1995
Sold by
Gillette Joyce and Gillette Lucy F
Bought by
Gillette Joyce
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sepulveda Genaro S $935,000 First American Title Company
Hertwig Debra Bell -- First American Title Company
Kiebala Kate E -- None Available
Hertwig Debra Bell -- None Available
Hettwig Debra Bell $750,000 First American Title Company
Gillette Joyce -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sepulveda Genaro S $693,000
Closed Sepulveda Genaro S $701,250
Previous Owner Gillette Joyce C $70,000
Previous Owner Gillette Joyce $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $935,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $935,000 -- --
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Sold $935,000 +3.9% $721 / Sq Ft
04/17/2020 04/17/20 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2020 04/12/20 For Sale $899,888 -- $694 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $15,266 $1,015,543 $306,763 $715,780
2024 $15,266 $995,497 $300,749 $701,748
2023 $14,901 $982,843 $294,853 $687,990
2022 $14,597 $956,573 $289,072 $674,501
2021 $14,645 $937,685 $283,405 $661,280
2020 $12,349 $795,900 $238,770 $557,130
2019 $11,915 $780,300 $234,090 $546,210
2018 $11,713 $765,000 $229,500 $535,500
2017 $11,310 $750,000 $225,000 $525,000
2016 $2,574 $45,564 $28,167 $17,397
2015 $2,518 $44,880 $27,744 $17,136
2014 $2,453 $44,001 $27,201 $16,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40901452

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 054-1783-024-00