$625,000
SOLD DEC 24, 2024
1 Bed
1 Bath
746 Sq Ft
5,475 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$838 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Cottage
  • Tile Flooring
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of December 2024

Unique opportunity! One of a kind detached rear garden dwelling surrounded by glorious garden space. Property is extremely quiet and private, separately fenced, and waiting for your unique touch. Features artist designed bathroom and paint in kitchen and bedroom, mature fruit trees, and planters ready for your flowers or the abundant edible garden that thrives here seasonally. Bohemian secret off-street getaway that you’ll never see anywhere else! The block is full of long-term neighbors who love to throw an annual block party, and there are fabulous eateries and numerous grocery stores within walking distance. Easy access to BART, buses to University, downtown Berkeley and Oakland, and Fourth Street shopping area, as well as Westbrae shops. Don’t miss this, you’ll never find its equal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sebastien Colas

License #02047826 Listed on: 11/22/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Coreas

Kai Real Estate License #02116659

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 5,475 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Built by Detached Dwell
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 60239432

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: North Berkeley
  • Directions: San Pablo Ave to Page St to Kains St
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Detached dwelling on common land ownership and with private use of the fenced yard - Condo Ownership with 2 detached dwellings in total. Contingent on sellers procuring replacement property. Offer Date: Dec 2nd, Preemptive offer Ok.
  • remarks22: Sebastien Colas - 415-559-2821 - Unique opportunity!One of a kind detached rear garden dwelling surrounded by glorious garden space. Property is extremely quiet and private, separately fenced, and waiting for your unique touch. Features artist designed bathroom and paint in kitchen and bedroom, mature fruit trees, and planters ready for your flowers or the abundant edible garden that thrives here seasonally. Bohemian secret off-street getaway that you’ll never see anywhere else! The block is full of long-term neighbors who love to throw an annual block party, and there are fabulous eateries and numerous grocery stores within walking distance. Easy access to BART, buses to University, downtown Berkeley and Oakland, and Fourth Street shopping area, as well as Westbrae shops. Don’t miss this, you’ll never find its equal.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Other
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Detached Dwell
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee Frequency: Other
  • Association Name: NONE
  • Phone: 000-000-0000
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5475
  • Parcel Number: 60239432

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2024
Closed on
Dec 17, 2024
Sold by
Behm-Steinberg Family Trust and Behm-Steinberg Hugh
Bought by
Kirby Aaron and Beck Jeorgea
Seller's Agent
Sebastien Colas
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Coreas
Kai Real Estate
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
5.04%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$642,667

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,667
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.98%
Original Mortgage
$606,250
Outstanding Balance
$601,482
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$41,185

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2024
Sold by
Behm-Steinberg Mary and Behm-Steinberg Hugh
Bought by
Behm-Steinberg Family Trust and Behm-Steinberg

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2002
Sold by
Landau Nancy B and Wright Christopher W
Bought by
Behm Mary E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $625,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $606,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $105,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $595,000 -- --
12/24/2024 12/24/24 Sold $625,000 +5.0% $838 / Sq Ft
12/01/2024 12/01/24 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2024 11/22/24 For Sale $595,000 -- $798 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $3,819 $625,000 $187,500 $437,500
2024 $3,819 $184,203 $57,786 $133,417
2023 $3,727 $180,455 $56,653 $130,802
2022 $3,638 $176,779 $55,542 $128,237
2021 $3,629 $173,176 $54,453 $125,723
2020 $3,403 $178,329 $53,895 $124,434
2019 $3,229 $174,833 $52,838 $121,995
2018 $3,162 $171,406 $51,803 $119,603
2017 $3,026 $168,046 $50,787 $117,259
2016 $2,895 $164,752 $49,792 $114,960
2015 $2,851 $162,278 $49,044 $113,234
2014 $2,819 $159,099 $48,083 $111,016
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41079493

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-2394-032-00