NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1457 Olympus Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,896,463

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,375 Sq Ft
$799/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 17, 2020

Last sale price $1,610,000 $678 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,569/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Terrace View Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Perched in the hills below Grizzly Peak with an open concept design 1457 Olympus is a retreat just minutes from all of North Berkeley’s treasured amenities. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and captivating design that is bathed in natural light with sublime tree line and San Francisco bay views. The main floor includes an updated kitchen with a suite of high-end stainless appliances, a dining area, living room with fireplace, a solarium, half bath and a sunken family room. The lower level has a one bedroom one bath in-law with private entrance as well as an interior connection to the main house. At the street level sits the two garage with additional off-street parking. Just minutes from Terrace View Park and a hillside path to the Lawrence Hall of Science this is truly a hillside respite with ample interior spaces and nearby places to enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Arechiga

License #01388149 Listed on: 11/06/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Sari Cooper

Red Oak Realty License #02002965

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,735

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 5,283 Sq Ft Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

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

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Greenhouse Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Solarium
  • Utility Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Low Flow Toliet

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 60248427

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,735

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1977
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Avenida to Olympus
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Other, Appliances
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Solarium, Utility Room, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Greenhouse Window(s), Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Bridges, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5283
  • Parcel Number: 60248427
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2020
Closed on
Dec 10, 2020
Sold by
Wallman Patiala and The Patiala Wallman Living Tru
Bought by
Runyon Doreen Lee and Haugo Nathan Robert
Seller's Agent
Laura Arechiga
Buyer's Agent
Sari Cooper
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,349,000
Sold Price
$1,610,000
Premium/Discount to List
$261,000
19.35%
Current Estimated Value
$1,896,463

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$286,463
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,288,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,159,835
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$733,757

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2012
Sold by
Wallman Patiala
Bought by
Wallman Patiala and The Patiala Wallman Living Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2010
Sold by
Wallman P Henrik and Wallman Patiala
Bought by
Wallman Patiala

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2004
Sold by
Wallman P Henrik and Wallman Patiala
Bought by
Wallman P Henrik and Wallman Patiala
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
Runyon Doreen Lee $1,610,000 Old Republic Title Company
Wallman Patiala -- None Available
Wallman Patiala -- None Available
Wallman P Henrik -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Runyon Doreen Lee $1,288,000
Previous Owner Wallman Patiala $335,000
Previous Owner Wallman Patiala $250,000
Previous Owner Wallman P Henrik $278,523
Previous Owner Wallman P Henrik $290,000
Previous Owner Wallman P Henrik $22,000
Previous Owner Wallman P Henrik $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,610,000 -- --
12/17/2020 12/17/20 Sold $1,610,000 +19.3% $678 / Sq Ft
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2020 11/06/20 For Sale $1,349,000 -- $568 / 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 $25,735 $1,708,531 $512,559 $1,195,972
2023 $25,172 $1,675,043 $502,513 $1,172,530
2022 $24,925 $1,642,200 $492,660 $1,149,540
2021 $25,626 $1,610,000 $483,000 $1,127,000
2020 $8,210 $317,455 $98,446 $219,009
2019 $7,734 $311,231 $96,516 $214,715
2018 $7,535 $305,129 $94,624 $210,505
2017 $7,253 $299,147 $92,769 $206,378
2016 $6,883 $293,282 $90,950 $202,332
2015 $6,755 $288,878 $89,584 $199,294
2014 $6,587 $283,220 $87,829 $195,391
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laura Arechiga

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Laura Arechiga

    (510) 486-1495

    8 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Laura Arechiga
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  • Sari Cooper

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Sari Cooper

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 715-9807

    4 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Sari Cooper
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40928346

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2484-027-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1457 Olympus Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1457 Olympus Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 06 November 2020 and is currently priced at $1,896,463, approximately $798 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 1457 Olympus Ave 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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