NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1401 Acton Crescent Unit 2 Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $844,996 - $963,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,014 Sq Ft
$350/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 01, 2017

Last sale price $735,000 $725 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,291/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Oxford Elementary School Rated A
  • End Unit
  • 3-minute walk to Strawberry Creek Park

About This Home

As of December 2017

This is a real list price. On Private cul-de-sac, this remodeled cottage style condo is in a building of only two units, and lives like a townhouse.Incredible location, very private, quiet.So convenient to -UC Berkeley, restaurants., I-80, and the Berkeley BART! Right in the middle of Berkeley and all those great downtown restaurants.It is surrounded by lush landscaping, and is flooded with light. It has an attached one car garage.Two levels of living give a great separation of space.The spacious Master on the upper level includes an alcove area 'plus' room, plus an office nook. The kitchen and baths have just been stylishly updated with new floors, and more.There is room on the side yard for al-fresco dining, and the yard is fenced. At end of Cul-de-Sac is a path directly to Sacramento St. Right in the middle of Berkeley and all those great downtown restaurants.This special property has sooo much to offer!

Last Listed By

Rayne Palmer

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #00890955 Listed on: 09/26/2017

Bhg Re Reliance Partners

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,754

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include earthquake insurance, hazard insurance, reserves, water/sewer
  • 2 Units
  • Not Listed Association, Phone Number (510) 502-2063
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision, Cottage Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56199768

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,754

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: Just south of University Ave
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Building Name: Unknown
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Side Yard, Sprinklers Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 350
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 510-502-2063
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Earthquake Insurance, Hazard Insurance, Reserves, Water/Sewer

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 56199768
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2017
Closed on
Nov 22, 2017
Sold by
Nordin Sarosiek Amy and Nordin Farez
Bought by
Franch Adam and Franch Jane
Seller's Agent
Rayne Palmer
Bhg Re Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
KC Crandall
List Price
$779,000
Sold Price
$735,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-5.65%
Total Days on Market
36
Current Estimated Value
$890,499

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$155,499
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.14%
Original Mortgage
$624,750
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 4, 2015
Sold by
Servan Schreiber Claude
Bought by
Nordin Sarosiek Amy and Nordin Farez

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2005
Sold by
Spitz Paul
Bought by
Servan Schreiber Claude

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2000
Sold by
Atkinson Barbara A
Bought by
Spitz Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
8.18%
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
Franch Adam $735,000 Chicago Title Company
Nordin Sarosiek Amy $750,000 First American Title Company
Servan Schreiber Claude $590,000 First California Title Co
Spitz Paul $310,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Franch Adam $620,000
Closed Franch Adam $617,000
Closed Franch Adam $624,750
Previous Owner Nordin Sarosiek Amy $600,000
Previous Owner Spitz Paul $282,800
Previous Owner Spitz Paul $248,000
Previous Owner Spitz Paul $50,000
Previous Owner Spitz Paul $248,000
Closed Spitz Paul $31,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $735,000 -- --
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Sold $735,000 -1.9% $725 / Sq Ft
11/01/2017 11/01/17 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2017 10/26/17 Price Changed $749,000 -1.3% $739 / Sq Ft
10/19/2017 10/19/17 Price Changed $759,000 -2.6% $749 / Sq Ft
09/26/2017 09/26/17 For Sale $779,000 -- $768 / 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 $11,754 $819,891 $245,967 $573,924
2023 $11,522 $803,817 $241,145 $562,672
2022 $11,343 $788,058 $236,417 $551,641
2021 $11,388 $772,608 $231,782 $540,826
2020 $10,854 $764,693 $229,408 $535,285
2019 $10,511 $749,700 $224,910 $524,790
2018 $10,353 $735,000 $220,500 $514,500
2017 $10,450 $765,000 $229,500 $535,500
2016 $10,174 $750,000 $225,000 $525,000
2015 $7,827 $550,000 $165,000 $385,000
2014 $6,686 $451,000 $135,300 $315,700
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40798417

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1997-068-00