NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1401 Walnut St Unit 1A Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $833,000 - $1,369,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,658 Sq Ft
$963/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 31, 2023

Last sale price $1,000,000 $603 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,762/month

110 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Live Oak Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

FAB location! Mid-century modern with a sleek new look! Near Chez Panisse, Sauls Deli, Peets coffee, Farmer's Market, with loads of shopping nearby! New paint, hardwood floors, carpet, lighting, eat-in kitchen, lots of storage, HUGE living room w/raised-hearth fireplace! Bring your grand piano!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Grimason

Winkler Real Estate Group License #00744337 Listed on: 09/26/2022

Winkler Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Elisabeth Watson

Abio Properties License #01958229

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,033

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $963 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Cover

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59225839

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common heating, common hot water, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, security/gate fee, trash, water/sewer, insurance, ground maintenance
  • 10 Units
  • Call Listing Agent Association, Phone Number (800) 421-1150
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,033

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$963 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Corner of Rose and Walnut
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Dining Area, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, In Ground, Pool Cover, Community, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: No
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit, End Unit
  • Construction Type: Concrete Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Street
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Parking Spaces, Secured, Assigned, Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Radiant
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Secured Access, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Pool, Gated, Electric Metered, Laundry, Laundry Free
  • Association Fee: 963
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
  • Phone: 800-421-1150
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Heating, Common Hot Water, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Security/Gate Fee, Trash, Water/Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 59225839
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 10

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2022
Closed on
Jul 19, 2023
Sold by
Beary Arela
Bought by
Fine Lawrence Jay and Fine Jamie Gale
Seller's Agent
Bill Grimason
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Elisabeth Watson
Abio Properties
List Price
$1,160,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$160,000
-13.79%
Total Days on Market
110
Views
217
Current Estimated Value
$1,094,557

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,557
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.95%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2020
Closed on
Aug 19, 2020
Sold by
Zhang Xin and Zhu Ming
Bought by
Beary Arela
Seller's Agent
Colleen Larkin
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Bill Grimason
Winkler Real Estate Group
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$175,000
17.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.66%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2017
Closed on
May 9, 2017
Sold by
Schmidt Aimee and Heinemann William H
Bought by
Zhang Xin and Zhu Ming
Seller's Agent
JAIMA ROBERTS
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
Unhei Kang
The Grubb Co. Inc.
List Price
$859,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
10.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$712,500
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2011
Sold by
Schmidt Eloise H
Bought by
Schmidt Eloise H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,500
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2006
Sold by
Schmidt Eloise H
Bought by
Schmidt Eloise H
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fine Lawrence Jay $1,000,000 Placer Title
Beary Arela $1,150,000 Chicago Title Company
Zhang Xin $950,000 Chicago Title Company
Schmidt Eloise H -- Old Republic Title Company
Schmidt Eloise H -- Old Republic Title Company
Schmidt Eloise H -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Beary Arela $690,000
Previous Owner Zhang Xin $712,500
Previous Owner Schmidt Eloise H $364,500
Previous Owner Schmidt Eloise H $375,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Eloise H $375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $950,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,000,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,150,000 -- --
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Sold $1,000,000 -4.3% $603 / Sq Ft
07/03/2023 07/03/23 Price Changed $1,045,000 -4.1% $630 / Sq Ft
06/06/2023 06/06/23 Price Changed $1,090,000 -6.0% $657 / Sq Ft
01/14/2023 01/14/23 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2022 09/26/22 For Sale $1,160,000 +0.9% $700 / Sq Ft
08/24/2020 08/24/20 Sold $1,150,000 +17.9% $694 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2020 08/05/20 For Sale $975,000 +2.6% $588 / Sq Ft
05/16/2017 05/16/17 Sold $950,000 +10.6% $573 / Sq Ft
04/13/2017 04/13/17 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2017 03/28/17 For Sale $859,000 -- $518 / 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 $15,033 $1,000,000 $300,000 $700,000
2023 $17,335 $1,196,460 $358,938 $837,522
2022 $17,059 $1,173,000 $351,900 $821,100
2021 $17,124 $1,150,000 $345,000 $805,000
2020 $14,699 $1,008,140 $252,035 $756,105
2019 $14,176 $988,380 $247,095 $741,285
2018 $13,954 $969,000 $242,250 $726,750
2017 $3,040 $96,307 $26,717 $69,590
2016 $2,824 $94,418 $26,193 $68,225
2015 $2,768 $93,001 $25,800 $67,201
2014 $2,704 $91,179 $25,295 $65,884
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bill Grimason

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Bill Grimason

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (510) 326-5800

    5 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Bill Grimason
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  • Elisabeth Watson

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Elisabeth Watson

    Abio Properties

    (510) 207-5211

    2 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Elisabeth Watson
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  • Colleen Larkin

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Colleen Larkin

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 816-2507

    4 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Colleen Larkin
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  • JAIMA ROBERTS

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    JAIMA ROBERTS

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    (510) 813-5535

    3 Total Sales

    JAIMA ROBERTS
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  • Unhei Kang

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Unhei Kang

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 816-6999

    1 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Unhei Kang
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41009810

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2258-039-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1401 Walnut St Unit 1A, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1401 Walnut St Unit 1A, Berkeley, CA 94709 since 26 September 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,094,557, approximately $660 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 1401 Walnut St Unit 1A is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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