$2,000,000
SOLD SEP 3, 2025

1409 Bonita Ave Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,096 Sq Ft
4,455 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$954 Per Sq Ft

34% Above List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Premium Lot
  • No HOA
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2025

1917 Craftsman in the coveted Gourmet District, birthplace of the farm-to-table movement still evident today with historic dining, baked goods, and cafes nearby. This home boasts a spacious chef’s kitchen with generous eat-in area. French doors open to the level-out garden with sitting room. Established plantings provide peace and privacy. A massive upstairs primary bedroom can be appointed with a seating area or office space. A nook under the stairs is the perfect spot for a furry friend to nap. Original detail pairs with modern convenience. The perfect hideaway or the friendliest house on the block with the front deck that looks onto the street. This house just feels good. Other nearby amenities include: Live Oak Park, U.C. Berkeley, Monterey Market, and BART

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristi Roberts

Red Oak Realty License #01472139 Listed on: 07/18/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,101

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 4,455 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Premium Lot
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,096 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom Bathtub Only

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,101

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.1
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO 02
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Rose then south on Bonita
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 2096
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Unfinished Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 2
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Stall Shower, Tub
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Undersized Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4455

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2025
Closed on
Aug 26, 2025
Sold by
Alexander Zachary and Alexander Jessica B
Bought by
Mohan Julie Ann
Seller's Agent
Kristi Roberts
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$505,000
33.78%
Views
131

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-95.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2019
Sold by
Alexander Zachary
Bought by
Mclellan Karen and Alexander Jessica B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,320,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Dartt Nyla and Perlstein Sherry
Bought by
Mclellan Karen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2010
Sold by
Perlstein Marcia and Marcia Pelstein Trust
Bought by
Liv Perlstein Marcia and Liv Marcia Perlstein Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2001
Sold by
Perlstein Marcia H
Bought by
Perlstein Marcia and Marcia Perlstein Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,000,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,500,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,320,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Sold $2,000,000 +33.8% $954 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $713 / 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
2025 $24,101 $1,666,250 $501,975 $1,171,275
2024 $24,101 $1,633,444 $492,133 $1,148,311
2023 $23,662 $1,608,284 $482,485 $1,125,799
2022 $23,455 $1,576,754 $473,026 $1,103,728
2021 $23,551 $1,545,840 $463,752 $1,082,088
2020 $22,477 $1,530,000 $459,000 $1,071,000
2019 $22,167 $1,530,000 $459,000 $1,071,000
2018 $4,383 $122,902 $45,251 $77,651
2017 $4,202 $120,492 $44,364 $76,128
2016 $3,935 $118,130 $43,494 $74,636
2015 $3,856 $116,356 $42,841 $73,515
2014 $3,770 $114,076 $42,001 $72,075
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kristi Roberts

    Red Oak Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41105270

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2266-033-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1409 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1409 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 and is currently priced at $2,000,000, approximately $954 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 1409 Bonita Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Washington Elementary School, and Cragmont Elementary School.

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