NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,043,000 - $3,805,000

7 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,676 Sq Ft
$922/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 25, 2020

Last sale price $3,100,000 $843 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,721/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of December 2020

Arts and Crafts masterpiece of unparalleled design and craftsmanship. enter a world of warm sophistication and timeless elegance without compromising modern luxury and convenience. Perfectly situated on one of N. Berkeley’s most coveted streets, a rare master class of Arts and Craft design and craftsmanship. Originally designed by renowned San Francisco architect Edward B. Seely in 1909, this 5+ bedroom 3.5 Bath home Built to be the most revered and modern home of it's time. The home recently underwent a truly no-expense-spared, foundation to roof restoration. This meticulous process perfectly preserved the homes exquisite and iconic original details and character, while incorporating every modern day luxury and conveniences. Unobstructed views of The City and Bay, from nearly every room in the house. Meander through the large lawn filled back yard private alley below. All located just a few short blocks to, U.C.,BART, Chez Panisse and other eateries

Last Listed By

Christian Thede

License #01335015 Listed on: 11/10/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $47,211

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 6,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Tandem Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by E.B. Seely
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6024627

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$47,211

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1911
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Rose to Arch
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Caulked/Sealed, Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Other, Low E Glass, Walls Insulated, Appliances, Thermostat, Windows
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Door Features: Weather Stripped Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Library, Office, Storage, Utility Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Windows Doors, Smart Thermostat
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Bridges, City, Ocean
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: E.B. Seely
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Manual Sprinkler Rear, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Alley Access, No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Individual Rm Controls, Radiant
  • Utilities: Irrigation Connected, All Public Utilities, Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Cooling: Other
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Laundry Room, Washer, Sink
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Other Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6200
  • Parcel Number: 6024627
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2020
Closed on
Dec 11, 2020
Sold by
Bvw Berk Llc
Bought by
Lye Kok Loong and The Kok Loong Lye Revocable Tr
Seller's Agent
Christian Thede
Buyer's Agent
Bita Azizi
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,100,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$3,388,647

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$288,647
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.14%
Original Mortgage
$2,480,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,246,754
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,154,444

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2013
Sold by
Feinberg David A and Daf Mri Technology Inc
Bought by
Bvw Berk Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2013
Sold by
Nakamura Joanne Y
Bought by
Feinberg David Alan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2007
Sold by
Nakamura Edwin S and Nakamura Joanne Y
Bought by
Nakamura Joanne Y

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
Lye Kok Loong $3,100,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bvw Berk Llc -- None Available
Feinberg David A -- None Available
Feinberg David Alan $1,250,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lye Kok Loong $2,480,000
Previous Owner Nakamura Edwin S $100,889
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,100,000 -- --
12/25/2020 12/25/20 Sold $3,100,000 0.0% $843 / Sq Ft
11/22/2020 11/22/20 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2020 11/10/20 For Sale $3,100,000 -- $843 / 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 $47,211 $3,043,000 $915,000 $2,135,000
2023 $46,239 $3,225,240 $967,572 $2,257,668
2022 $45,688 $3,155,000 $948,600 $2,213,400
2021 $45,972 $3,093,000 $930,000 $2,170,000
2020 $23,499 $1,401,087 $420,326 $980,761
2019 $22,492 $1,373,624 $412,087 $961,537
2018 $22,072 $1,346,700 $404,010 $942,690
2017 $21,341 $1,320,300 $396,090 $924,210
2016 $20,584 $1,294,411 $388,323 $906,088
2015 $20,284 $1,274,974 $382,492 $892,482
2014 $20,044 $1,250,000 $375,000 $875,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40928776

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2462-007-00