NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,840,000 - $2,449,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,436 Sq Ft
$485/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 02, 2024

Last sale price $1,900,000 $428 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,525/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Private Lot
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2024

OPEN SUN DEC 3. 2-4:30. SF BAY VIEWS don't get any better than this! Unobstructed panoramic SF BAY VIEWS on all levels, from every major room. Gorgeous Mediterranean in the Claremont Hills. 4436+/-sf with abundant space for everyone, everything. Oakland/Berkeley 94705 mail address. STREET LEVEL access to garage plus bedroom w/full bath. Entry stairs with iron railing lead down to front courtyard. MAIN LIVING LEVEL inviting floor plan with high ceilings, ideal for gathering friends, family. Generous eat-in kitchen opens to family room w/gas fireplace, deck. Multi-purpose den/office and guest half bath. Charming dining room. Expansive living room w/wood-burning fireplace. DOWNSTAIRS offers three comfortable bedrooms, two baths. Spacious primary ensuite has Panoramic SF BAY VIEWS, gas fireplace, huge walk-in closet, spa-like bath. Convenient laundry room. BONUS LOWER LEVEL offers many options for use. Glass sliding doors open to small deck/stairs. Items that stay with house: all appliances, generator for power outages and power washer for courtyard. Desirable location just minutes drive to Claremont Hotel & Spa, Berkeley Tennis Club, Peet's Coffee, Fournee Bakery, Rick 'n Ann's Restaurant. Convenient to College Ave retail/dining, Rockridge BART. Quick freeway access.

Last Listed By

Julie Nachtwey

Compass License #00922389 Listed on: 10/27/2023

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,739

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 9,514 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

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

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Intercom
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,739

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1997
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT HILLS
  • Directions: Vicente to Grand View or Hiller to Grand View
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Library, Office, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Wet Bar
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wet Bar

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Landscape Front, Private, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Bridges, City
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: No Yard, Entry Gate, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Security Fence, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, Generator
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9514
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Kotecha Nikhil Shyam
Bought by
Nikhil Shyam Kotecha Revocable Living Trust and Kotecha
Total Days on Market
37
Current Estimated Value
$2,338,150

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2023
Closed on
Dec 5, 2023
Sold by
Hird Barbara
Bought by
Kotecha Nikhil Shyam
Seller's Agent
Julie Nachtwey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
PEI CHUN CHANG
List Price
$2,100,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-9.52%
Views
173

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2006
Sold by
Hird Barbara A
Bought by
Hird Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1997
Sold by
Mosher Jackson
Bought by
Hird Barbara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$681,600
Interest Rate
7.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1994
Sold by
Burriston James C and Burriston Susan B
Bought by
Burriston James C

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nikhil Shyam Kotecha Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Kotecha Nikhil Shyam $1,900,000 Old Republic Title Company
Hird Barbara -- Financial Title Company
Hird Barbara A $852,000 North American Title Co
Burriston James C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hird Barbara A $250,000
Previous Owner Hird Barbara $1,050,000
Previous Owner Hird Barbara A $962,500
Previous Owner Hird Barbara A $900,000
Previous Owner Hird Barbara A $100,000
Previous Owner Hird Barbara A $50,000
Previous Owner Hird Barbara A $147,553
Previous Owner Hird Barbara A $72,500
Previous Owner Hird Barbara A $681,600
Previous Owner Mosher Jackson $429,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,900,000 -- --
01/02/2024 01/02/24 Sold $1,900,000 -9.5% $428 / Sq Ft
11/29/2023 11/29/23 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2023 10/23/23 For Sale $2,100,000 -- $473 / 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 $18,739 $1,333,694 $400,108 $933,586
2023 $19,575 $1,307,547 $392,264 $915,283
2022 $19,253 $1,281,910 $384,573 $897,337
2021 $18,706 $1,256,776 $377,033 $879,743
2020 $18,502 $1,243,894 $373,168 $870,726
2019 $17,937 $1,219,510 $365,853 $853,657
2018 $17,565 $1,195,602 $358,680 $836,922
2017 $16,934 $1,172,164 $351,649 $820,515
2016 $16,624 $1,149,185 $344,755 $804,430
2015 $16,661 $1,131,924 $339,577 $792,347
2014 $16,983 $1,109,754 $332,926 $776,828
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41042711

bridgeMLS

APN: 048H-7602-005-00