NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $853,000 - $2,790,812

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,240 Sq Ft
$924/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2022

Last sale price $2,700,000 $1,205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,687/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Custom Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Strawberry Creek Park

About This Home

As of May 2022

Spectacular custom-designed Poet's Corner Victorian showcasing a perfect blend of truly exquisite classic ornate details with notes of modernity. Clever nods to farmhouse and Scandinavian design inform the home’s sophisticated style. Too many high-end features to list, but to name a few: Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, Forbes and Lomax bronze switches and outlets throughout, Watermark plumbing fixtures throughout, three-sided heatless Davinci fireplace, Marvin windows and doors, two locally made stained glass windows, and updated systems including foundation, electrical, plumbing and hvac. Bonus attic space for storage or home office. Low maintenance landscaped rear garden includes an above-ground pool, level patch of artificial grass, and a play structure with climbing rope. Only blocks to all the amenities of 4th St. & central Berkeley in moments. Motorized gate w/tandem parking for multiple cars driveway.

Last Listed By

Jack Cooper

Compass License #01955210 Listed on: 03/18/2022

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,814

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Lot Details

  • 4,563 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56199441

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,814

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: POETS CORNER
  • Directions: University to Bonar to Addison
  • Architectural Style: Custom, Victorian, See Remarks
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Study, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, No Heat
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Tandem, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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: 4563
  • Parcel Number: 56199441
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2023
Sold by
Fornero Matthew Hart and Fornero Elizabeth Ann
Bought by
Elizabeth And Matthew Fornero Living Trust
Total Days on Market
36
Current Estimated Value
$2,070,703

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2022
Closed on
May 24, 2022
Sold by
Michael Cheung
Bought by
Fornero Mathew Hart and Fornero Elizabeth Ann
Seller's Agent
Jack Cooper
Compass
Buyer's Agent
OUT OF AREA OUT
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$805,000
42.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,890,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2015
Sold by
Klatt Phillip and Mogro Ana K
Bought by
Cheung Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$943,110
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2004
Sold by
Giachini Nahlous Paul Simon and Giachini Nalhous Brooke
Bought by
Klatt Phillip and Mogro Ana K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$624,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2002
Sold by
Nahlous Paul Simon
Bought by
Nahlous Paul Simon and Nahlous Brooke Giachini

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1999
Sold by
Fox Chris C and Fox Lisa M
Bought by
Nahlous Paul Simon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1998
Sold by
Fox Christopher C M and Fox Lisa M
Bought by
Fox Chris C and Fox Lisa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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
Elizabeth And Matthew Fornero Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Cheung Michael $1,179,000 First American Title Company
Klatt Phillip $780,000 Placer Title Company
Nahlous Paul Simon -- --
Nahlous Paul Simon $435,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Fox Chris C -- Nortwestern Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jones Regina $184,000
Previous Owner Cheung Michael $943,110
Previous Owner Bibb Mattie B $53,000
Previous Owner Bibb Mattie B $27,000
Previous Owner Bibb Mattie B $50,000
Previous Owner Klatt Phillip $768,000
Previous Owner Klatt Phillip $192,000
Previous Owner Klatt Phillip $250,000
Previous Owner Klatt Phillip $624,000
Previous Owner Nahlcus Paul Simon $100,000
Previous Owner Nahlous Paul Simon $395,830
Previous Owner Nahlous Paul Simon $372,000
Previous Owner Nahlous Paul Simon $30,000
Previous Owner Nahlous Paul Simon $380,000
Previous Owner Fox Chris C $213,750
Closed Klatt Phillip $156,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,700,000 -- --
05/31/2022 05/31/22 Sold $2,700,000 +1.4% $1,205 / Sq Ft
04/23/2022 04/23/22 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2022 03/31/22 Price Changed $2,663,000 +40.5% $1,189 / Sq Ft
03/18/2022 03/18/22 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $846 / 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 $37,814 $2,802,080 $842,724 $1,966,356
2023 $37,097 $2,754,000 $826,200 $1,927,800
2022 $20,505 $1,372,503 $400,497 $972,006
2021 $20,573 $1,345,598 $392,646 $952,952
2020 $19,078 $1,295,406 $388,622 $906,784
2019 $18,379 $1,270,014 $381,004 $889,010
2018 $18,074 $1,245,118 $373,535 $871,583
2017 $17,494 $1,220,705 $366,211 $854,494
2016 $16,975 $1,196,776 $359,033 $837,743
2015 $13,407 $904,611 $271,383 $633,228
2014 $13,398 $886,898 $266,069 $620,829
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40984872

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1994-004-01