NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1444 Scenic Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,334,000 - $1,601,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,583 Sq Ft
$919/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 26, 2024

Last sale price $1,455,000 $919 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $9,725/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2024

Fabulous fixer in Berkeley foothills with SF Bay views! Level-in Craftsman is ideally located and oozes with potential. This four-bed, two bath home features original wood trim, built-ins and flooring on the main level. There's a big sunny view deck off the living room, which features a handsome fireplace. The large finished attic has loads of custom storage and commanding Bay and Golden Gate views. Imagine the possibilities! The lower level provides two bedrooms, one with a fireplace, with access to the large garden. The carport is at the rear of the yard (on Spring Way), and the home has been seismically braced. This location is ideal: mere blocks to popular Codornices Park, Berkeley Rose Garden and tennis courts. Something for everyone! Nearby is the famous Gourmet hot spot with Peets, Chez Panisse, Cheese Board Pizza, Thursday farmer's market, and so much more. Minutes to Cal campus, transportation and everything Berkeley has to offer. A rare opportunity in an enchanting setting!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Friedman

License #01326782 Listed on: 01/09/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Bebe McRae

License #00875159

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,245

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 5,467 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • City Lights
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Charming
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59225316

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,245

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1929
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Cedar to Scenic
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum, Tile, Other, Engineered Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Den, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Tile Counters, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Front Yard, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Charming
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Terraced Down, Entry Gate, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Earthquake Braced
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Space For Frzr/Refr
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • 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: 5467
  • Parcel Number: 59225316
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2024
Closed on
Jan 19, 2024
Sold by
Pearistein/Blau 2011 Trust
Bought by
Albert Schwarz And Lioubov Kissina Revocable and Schwarz
Seller's Agent
Michael Friedman
Buyer's Agent
Bebe McRae
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$1,455,000
Premium/Discount to List
$630,000
76.36%
Views
189
Current Estimated Value
$1,455,396

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$396
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2021
Sold by
Blau Anne Rogin
Bought by
Pearlstein/Blau 2011 Trust and Pearlstein

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2011
Sold by
Pearlstein Ned C and Blau Anne R
Bought by
Pearlstein Ned C and Pearlstein Anne R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2005
Sold by
Pearlstein Ned C and Blau Anne R
Bought by
Pearlstein Ned C and Blau Anne R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 1999
Sold by
Pearlstein Ned C
Bought by
Blau Anne R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 1997
Sold by
Pearlstein Ned C and Blau Anne R
Bought by
Blau Anne R
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
Albert Schwarz And Lioubov Kissina Revocable $1,455,000 Old Republic Title Company
Pearlstein/Blau 2011 Trust -- --
Pearlstein Ned C -- None Available
Pearlstein Ned C -- --
Blau Anne R -- Placer Title Company
Blau Anne R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pearlstein Ned C $91,136
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,455,000 -- --
01/26/2024 01/26/24 Sold $1,455,000 +76.4% $919 / Sq Ft
01/23/2024 01/23/24 Price Changed $825,000 0.0% $521 / Sq Ft
01/16/2024 01/16/24 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2024 01/09/24 For Sale $825,000 -- $521 / 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 $20,245 $1,484,100 $445,230 $1,038,870
2024 $20,245 $1,400,000 $420,000 $980,000
2023 $5,828 $232,482 $200,077 $39,405
2022 $5,613 $227,788 $196,155 $38,633
2021 $5,592 $223,184 $192,309 $37,875
2020 $5,220 $227,824 $190,337 $37,487
2019 $4,925 $223,357 $186,605 $36,752
2018 $4,807 $218,979 $182,947 $36,032
2017 $4,610 $214,685 $179,360 $35,325
2016 $4,347 $210,477 $175,844 $34,633
2015 $4,489 $207,315 $173,203 $34,112
2014 $4,370 $203,254 $169,810 $33,444
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Friedman

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Michael Friedman

    (510) 390-0947

    2 in this area

    37 Total Sales

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  • Bebe McRae

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Bebe McRae

    (510) 928-3912

    37 in this area

    96 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41047085

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2253-016-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1444 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1444 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 09 January 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,455,396, approximately $919 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 1444 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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