NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,370,000 - $2,099,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,662 Sq Ft
$1,078/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 23, 2021

Last sale price $2,050,000 $1,233 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,840/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of November 2021

Are you looking for gorgeous Bay views, a peaceful and private setting in nature, a fun design and great potential? This is the home you have been waiting for! Easily accessed via a short road bordering Tilden Park, this two-level Mid-Century with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, walls of glass and high ceilings has been the joy of its owners since its construction in 1967. Easy living, inspiration conducive, nature loving, relaxation are only a few of the characters of this very special property. Recently painted in and out, with good roof and foundation reports, kitchen and baths awaiting their new look. Orchard/garden includes persimmon, almond, cherry, pear, fig, plum, apple, apricot and quince trees. Deemed to be the highest house location in Berkeley, yet a few minutes drive to the University, North Shattuck conveniences, highway 24. A must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Annie Walrand

License #01040079 Listed on: 10/13/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Colette Ford

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01158883

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,442

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 6,528 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport

Property Views

  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Parquet
  • Cork
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 60249377

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,442

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Grizzly Peak to Summit Rd
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Parquet, Tile, Cork
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Laminate Counters
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Regular, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Sprinklers Back, Storage, Terraced Back
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Electric
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, 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
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6528
  • Parcel Number: 60249377
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4216/1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2021
Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Sold by
Shapiro Irwin M and Shapiro Annette
Bought by
Meschino Christopher and Kok Cindy
Seller's Agent
Annie Walrand
Buyer's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$800,000
64%
Current Estimated Value
$1,783,640

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$266,360
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.67%
Original Mortgage
$1,640,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,521,579
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$269,480

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2008
Sold by
Shapiro Irwin M and Shapiro Annette
Bought by
Shapiro Irwin M and Shapiro Annette
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Meschino Christopher $2,050,000 Chicago Title Company
Shapiro Irwin M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Meschino Christopher $1,640,000
Previous Owner Shapiro Irwin M $480,000
Previous Owner Shapiro Irwin M $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,050,000 -- --
11/23/2021 11/23/21 Sold $2,050,000 +64.0% $1,233 / Sq Ft
10/25/2021 10/25/21 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2021 10/13/21 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $752 / 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 $24,442 $1,730,467 $521,240 $1,216,227
2023 $28,578 $2,091,000 $627,300 $1,463,700
2022 $28,323 $2,043,000 $615,000 $1,435,000
2021 $4,711 $120,977 $31,258 $96,719
2020 $4,333 $126,664 $30,937 $95,727
2019 $4,015 $124,182 $30,331 $93,851
2018 $3,900 $121,747 $29,736 $92,011
2017 $3,731 $119,360 $29,153 $90,207
2016 $3,499 $117,020 $28,582 $88,438
2015 $3,429 $115,262 $28,152 $87,110
2014 $3,306 $113,004 $27,601 $85,403
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40970714

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2493-077-00