NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1403 Scenic Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,123,000 - $2,572,931

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,838 Sq Ft
$858/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 28, 2021

Last sale price $2,400,000 $846 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,526/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Home Theater
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of October 2021

Close to Chez Panisse, UC and the Rose Garden, this spacious craftsman enjoys splendid Bay views and opens to the private, fenced gardens. Large family room, primary suite with view balcony and fireplace, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. A rare and special home in a quiet and convenient neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bebe McRae

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #00875159 Listed on: 10/06/2021

Co-Listed By

ALEXIS THOMPSON

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #01849227

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Ridge

District Homes License #01990459

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,523

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 7,283 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59224939

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,523

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1911
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Cedar St or Vine St to Scenic
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Media, Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Utility Room, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Street Light(s)
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Bridges
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up, Garden
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Other
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7283
  • Parcel Number: 59224939
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2021
Closed on
Oct 22, 2021
Sold by
Jeanneau Francois B and Fal Daniela J
Bought by
Bercare Llc
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Ridge
District Homes
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$505,000
26.65%
Current Estimated Value
$2,435,233

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,233
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2017
Sold by
Jeanneau Francois and Jeanneau Daniela
Bought by
Jeanneau Francois B and Fal Daniela J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2007
Sold by
Verhaegen Denyse M and The Huib Verhaegen & Denyse M
Bought by
Jeanneau Francois and Jeanneau Daniela J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$768,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2006
Sold by
Verhaegen Denyse M and The Huib Verhaegen & Denyse M
Bought by
Verhaegen Denyse M and The Huib Verhaegen & Denyse M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2006
Sold by
Verhaegen Denyse M and The Huib Verhaegen & Denyse M
Bought by
Verhaegen Denyse M and The Huib Verhaegen & Denyse M
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
Bercare Llc $2,400,000 Old Republic Title Company
Jeanneau Francois B -- None Available
Jeanneau Francois $960,000 Placer Title Company
Verhaegen Denyse M -- Fidelity National Title
Verhaegen Denyse M -- None Available
Verhaegen Denyse M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bercare Llc $2,040,000
Previous Owner Jeanneau Francois $1,450,000
Previous Owner Jeanneau Francois $92,000
Previous Owner Jeanneau Francois $714,695
Previous Owner Jeanneau Francois $729,750
Previous Owner Jeanneau Francois $768,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,400,000 -- --
10/28/2021 10/28/21 Sold $2,400,000 +26.6% $846 / Sq Ft
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2021 10/06/21 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $668 / 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 $35,523 $2,496,960 $749,088 $1,747,872
2023 $34,827 $2,448,000 $734,400 $1,713,600
2022 $34,287 $2,400,000 $720,000 $1,680,000
2021 $19,774 $1,181,171 $356,451 $831,720
2020 $18,632 $1,175,990 $352,797 $823,193
2019 $17,817 $1,152,940 $345,882 $807,058
2018 $17,503 $1,130,341 $339,102 $791,239
2017 $16,904 $1,108,184 $332,455 $775,729
2016 $16,316 $1,086,460 $325,938 $760,522
2015 $16,107 $1,070,150 $321,045 $749,105
2014 $15,995 $1,049,193 $314,758 $734,435
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bebe McRae

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Bebe McRae

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 928-3912

    33 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Bebe McRae
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    ALEXIS THOMPSON

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

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  • Sarah Ridge

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sarah Ridge

    District Homes

    (510) 860-3435

    3 in this area

    134 Total Sales

    Sarah Ridge
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40969617

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2249-039-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1403 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1403 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 06 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,435,233, approximately $858 per square foot. This property was built in 1911. 1403 Scenic Ave 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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