NOT LISTED FOR SALE

144 Hill Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,684,000 - $2,504,226

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,186 Sq Ft
$975/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 02, 2023

Last sale price $2,520,000 $1,153 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,573/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2023

Classic MID-CENTURY with STUNNING BAY VIEWS. Located at the top of the Berkeley hills, on a quiet private street just a block to Tilden Park. Clean elegant lines and a thoughtful floor plan takes advantage of the panoramic bay and garden views. Enter the through a mature garden into a comfortable sheltered patio, perfect for entertaining or enjoying your morning coffee. Updated eat-in kitchen with new appliances, with site lines to the stunning bay and SF views. Although designed as a 5-bedroom home, 2 of the rooms are best suited to be used as an office and family room. All 3 generous bedrooms open to decks bringing in the outdoors. Don’t miss the WORKSHOP-this room is large enough to build a small airplane but could be a fabulous artist studio or ADU with its own entrance. Level-in 2 car parking. First time on the market since built in 1957.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Plant

Red Oak Realty License #00613099 Listed on: 04/11/2023

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Benjamin Kahn

License #01504326

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,766

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 5,984 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Front and Side Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Redwood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry closet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Mid Century Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 60249410

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,766

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Grizzly Peak, to Hill Rd
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Storage, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Level, Premium Lot, Dead End, Front Yard, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Redwood Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Terraced Down, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Electric
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • 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: 5984
  • Parcel Number: 60249410
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2023
Closed on
Apr 28, 2023
Sold by
Harry H And Kathleen M Heckman Living Tr
Bought by
Darrell W Lew Trust
Seller's Agent
Ann Plant
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Benjamin Kahn
List Price
$1,879,000
Sold Price
$2,520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$641,000
34.11%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$2,131,557

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$388,443
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.93%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Outstanding Balance
$117,045
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,014,512
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
Darrell W Lew Trust $2,520,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Darrell W Lew Trust $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,520,000 -- --
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Sold $2,520,000 +34.1% $1,153 / Sq Ft
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2023 04/11/23 For Sale $1,879,000 -- $860 / 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 $35,766 $2,614,807 $786,542 $1,835,265
2024 $35,766 $2,563,400 $771,120 $1,799,280
2023 $6,332 $2,288,000 $688,500 $1,606,500
2022 $6,193 $126,539 $52,445 $81,094
2021 $6,142 $123,921 $51,417 $79,504
2020 $5,600 $129,579 $50,890 $78,689
2019 $5,139 $127,038 $49,892 $77,146
2018 $4,981 $124,548 $48,914 $75,634
2017 $4,778 $122,106 $47,955 $74,151
2016 $4,446 $119,712 $47,015 $72,697
2015 $4,351 $117,914 $46,309 $71,605
2014 $4,192 $115,605 $45,402 $70,203
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ann Plant

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ann Plant

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 381-2101

    17 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Ann Plant
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  • Benjamin Kahn

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Benjamin Kahn

    (510) 260-7141

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Benjamin Kahn
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41023868

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2494-010-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

144 Hill Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 144 Hill Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 11 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $2,131,557, approximately $975 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 144 Hill Rd is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Cragmont Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Washington Elementary School.

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