NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1440 Acton Crescent Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,511,000 - $1,612,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,144 Sq Ft
$1,358/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 28, 2024

Last sale price $1,670,000 $1,460 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,444/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a creek
  • French Country Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Oxford Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Strawberry Creek Park

About This Home

As of March 2024

AN ESCAPE FROM THE ORDINARY! This Poets Corner little Oasis is truly a hidden GEM. Brought from France in the 1940s, this unique home is an absolute Beauty! Perfectly located on a quiet Cul-de-sac, on a setting full of nature. As soon as you enter the gated, private front garden, you feel the magic! The first floor consists of an inviting porch that leads you to an entrance foyer, before you enter the 20+ feet high, spectacular Living Room with an impressive large window, a Fireplace, and a built-in Dining area. The large, eat-in Kitchen could use some upgrades, it has a sliding door to the back deck. A master Bedroom with wood floors and a small skylight, and a French Door to the large back deck and a Hot Tub. The recently remodeled Bath has a window overlooking a stunning Redwood tree. A small room off the kitchen could be a 3rd bedroom or an office. It has 4 windows and a sliding door to the deck as well. The second floor consists of a 2nd. Bedroom with wood floor, a large closet and 2 small windows overlooking mature trees. The backyard is your own serene, magical, fabulous piece of The Strawberry Creek. Just a few minutes walk to The North Berkeley BART station & The Strawberry Creek Park. All in the heart of Berkeley.WOW!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ramon Ariza

Winkler Real Estate Group License #01293006 Listed on: 02/15/2024

Winkler Real Estate Group

Co-Listed By

Fanny Chew

Winkler Real Estate Group License #02199639

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Koffel

Avenue 8 Inc. License #01982667

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,850

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 5,355 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • French Country Architecture
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56199745

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,850

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.122
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOJR
  • Subdivision Name: POETS CORNER
  • Directions: Acton Street to Acton Crescent, Cul-de-sac.
  • Architectural Style: French Country
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat In Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream Year Round
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Shingles, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5355
  • Parcel Number: 56199745
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2024
Closed on
Mar 19, 2024
Sold by
Michael E Pollatsek Living Trust and Pollatsek Michael E
Bought by
Zabel Claire and Shlegeris Michael Buck
Seller's Agent
Ramon Ariza
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Carol Koffel
Avenue 8 Inc.
List Price
$1,488,000
Sold Price
$1,670,000
Premium/Discount to List
$182,000
12.23%
Views
91
Current Estimated Value
$1,553,753

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$116,247
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Pollatsek Michael E
Bought by
Pollatsek Michael E and Michael E Pollatsek Living Tru

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
3.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2007
Sold by
Pollatsek Michael E
Bought by
Pollatsek Michael E and The Michael E Pollatsek Living

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2007
Sold by
Pollatsek Michael E and Michael E Pollatsek Living Tru
Bought by
Pollatsek Michael E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2004
Sold by
Pollatsek Michael E
Bought by
Pollatsek Michael E and The Michael E Pollatsek Living

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2002
Sold by
Pollatsek Michael
Bought by
Pollatsek Michael E and Michael E Pollatsek Living Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 4, 2000
Sold by
Revocab Asher Phillips Narra and Revocab Patricia A Gaines 1991
Bought by
Pollatsek Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$437,500
Interest Rate
8.63%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Zabel Claire $1,670,000 Old Republic Title Company
Pollatsek Michael E -- Fidelity National Title Co
Pollatsek Michael E -- Fidelity National Title Co
Pollatsek Michael E -- Financial Title Company
Pollatsek Michael E -- American Title Inc
Pollatsek Michael E -- First American Title Company
Pollatsek Michael E -- First American Title Company
Pollatsek Michael E -- --
Pollatsek Michael $439,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pollatsek Michael E $337,000
Previous Owner Pollatser Michael E $150,000
Previous Owner Pollatsek Michael E $396,000
Previous Owner Pollatsek Michael E $402,000
Previous Owner Pollatsek Michael E $413,000
Previous Owner Pollatsek Michael E $250,000
Previous Owner Pollatsek Michael E $333,700
Previous Owner Pollatsek Michael E $200,000
Previous Owner Pollatsek Michael $200,000
Previous Owner Pollatsek Michael $437,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,670,000 -- --
03/28/2024 03/28/24 Sold $1,670,000 +12.2% $1,460 / Sq Ft
03/13/2024 03/13/24 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2024 01/30/24 For Sale $1,488,000 -- $1,301 / 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 $9,850 $599,743 $260,032 $346,711
2023 $9,636 $594,848 $254,934 $339,914
2022 $9,451 $576,187 $249,937 $333,250
2021 $9,463 $564,752 $245,036 $326,716
2020 $8,944 $565,891 $242,524 $323,367
2019 $8,577 $554,796 $237,769 $317,027
2018 $8,425 $543,920 $233,108 $310,812
2017 $8,115 $533,257 $228,538 $304,719
2016 $7,842 $522,803 $224,058 $298,745
2015 $7,734 $514,954 $220,694 $294,260
2014 $7,625 $504,871 $216,373 $288,498
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ramon Ariza

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Ramon Ariza

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (415) 608-0416

    4 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Ramon Ariza
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Fanny Chew

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (415) 425-4576

    2 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Fanny Chew
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Carol Koffel

    Avenue 8 Inc.

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41048786

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1997-045-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

1440 Acton Crescent, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1440 Acton Crescent, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 15 February 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,553,753, approximately $1,358 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 1440 Acton Crescent is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Oxford Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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