NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1421 Cornell Ave Berkeley, CA 94702

Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,342,000 - $1,494,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,257 Sq Ft
$1,127/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 08, 2021

Last sale price $1,301,000 $1,035 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,399/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Music Room

About This Home

As of January 2021

Exceedingly charming 2++ bedroom, 2 bath Westbrae bungalow ideally located less than 1/2 mile to an array of fine shops, cafes, restaurants, outdoor dining and markets, and 0.8 miles to N Berkeley BART. The home's split level floor plan provides great flexibility & separation of space. The main level offers a lovely living room w/ random plank hardwood floors, a fireplace and French doors to a glorious backyard, a formal dining room and an updated kitchen with a professional grade range and an inviting breakfast nook. The second floor has 2 spacious bedrooms and an updated, elegant bathroom with a separate shower and tub. The lower level, w/ its own entrance, has a laundry/storage/utility rm, a full bath and 2 plus rooms, one is being used as a home office and the other, a guest rm/hobby rm. Additional amenities include a 2 year old roof, seismic and foundation upgrades, sewer lateral compliance & a tranquil, glorious backyard with many seating areas, mature plantings & patio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheril Madden

Red Oak Realty License #01228854 Listed on: 11/30/2020

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

ROBERT PARKER

Compass License #01923837

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,903

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 2,475 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Music Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

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

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Converted Garage

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Charming
  • Westbrae Subdivision, So Well Located Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6023999

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,903

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1941
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: WESTBRAE
  • Directions: Gilman, then S on Cornell
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Music Room, Office, Study, Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Weather Stripping
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Charming
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Water/Sewer Meter on Site
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, 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: 2475
  • Parcel Number: 6023999
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2023
Sold by
Ta Catherine Ha
Bought by
Ta/Rhee Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,416,565

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2020
Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
Sold by
Floyd Melinda A and Floyd Melinda A
Bought by
Ta Catherine Ha and Rhee Luke Young
Seller's Agent
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
ROBERT PARKER
Compass
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,301,000
Premium/Discount to List
$402,000
44.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.24%
Original Mortgage
$1,040,800
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2011
Sold by
Floyd Melinda A
Bought by
Livi Floyd Melinda A and Livi Melinda A Floyd Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2007
Sold by
King Emma
Bought by
Floyd Melinda A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2004
Sold by
Masotti Andrea A
Bought by
King Emma

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2001
Sold by
Vincent Christopher and Vincent Ines
Bought by
Masotti Andrea A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ta/Rhee Trust -- --
Ta Catherine Ha $1,301,000 Chicago Title Company
Livi Floyd Melinda A -- None Available
Floyd Melinda A $710,000 Chicago Title Co
King Emma $650,000 Placer Title Company
Masotti Andrea A $420,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ta Catherine Ha $1,040,800
Previous Owner Floyd Melinda A $387,000
Previous Owner Floyd Melinda A $411,000
Previous Owner Floyd Melinda A $417,000
Previous Owner Masotti Andrea A $334,350
Previous Owner Masotti Andrea A $338,500
Previous Owner Masotti Andrea A $336,000
Previous Owner Vincent Christopher $155,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,301,000 -- --
01/08/2021 01/08/21 Sold $1,301,000 +44.7% $1,035 / Sq Ft
12/08/2020 12/08/20 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2020 11/30/20 For Sale $899,000 -- $715 / 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 $18,903 $1,373,620 $414,186 $966,434
2023 $18,538 $1,353,560 $406,068 $947,492
2022 $18,269 $1,320,020 $398,106 $928,914
2021 $13,072 $871,751 $263,625 $615,126
2020 $12,434 $869,742 $260,922 $608,820
2019 $12,014 $852,695 $255,808 $596,887
2018 $11,827 $835,981 $250,794 $585,187
2017 $11,420 $819,594 $245,878 $573,716
2016 $11,100 $803,527 $241,058 $562,469
2015 $10,959 $791,464 $237,439 $554,025
2014 $9,706 $680,000 $204,000 $476,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sheril Madden

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sheril Madden

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 501-1317

    13 in this area

    141 Total Sales

    Sheril Madden
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  • ROBERT PARKER

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    ROBERT PARKER

    Compass

    (510) 388-4154

    4 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    ROBERT PARKER
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40930570

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2399-009-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina

1421 Cornell Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1421 Cornell Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 30 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,416,565, approximately $1,126 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 1421 Cornell Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Ruth Acty Elementary, Rosa Parks Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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