NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1496 Olympus Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,464,000 - $1,600,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,379 Sq Ft
$1,120/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 01, 2022

Last sale price $2,010,000 $1,458 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,109/month

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 4-minute walk to Terrace View Park

About This Home

As of March 2022

This home is located at 1496 Olympus Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 09 February 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,543,919, approximately $1,119 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 1496 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Gordon

Compass License #01233563 Listed on: 02/09/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Gretchen Roethle

Salt & Pine Real Estate License #01945375

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,554

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,153 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 60248310

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,554

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Campus to Olympus
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Engineered Wood, Other, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Other, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • 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: 5153
  • Parcel Number: 60248310
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2022
Closed on
Feb 22, 2022
Sold by
Pempel/Kory Living Trust
Bought by
Gaither Christopher John and Sturges Abby Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Andrea Gordon
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$2,010,000
Premium/Discount to List
$511,000
34.09%
Current Estimated Value
$1,543,919

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$466,081
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.24%
Original Mortgage
$1,410,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,303,724
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$240,195

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2012
Sold by
Pempel T J and Pempel Kory Kaela
Bought by
Pempel T J and Pempel Kory Kaela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2002
Sold by
Manning Jeffrey M and Manning Pamela A
Bought by
Pempel T J and Pempel Kory Kaela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2001
Sold by
Manning Jeffrey M and Manning Pamela A
Bought by
Manning Jeffrey M and Manning Pamela A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2001
Sold by
Manning Jeffrey M and Manning Pamela A
Bought by
Manning Jeffrey M and Manning Pamela A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
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
Gaither Christopher John $2,010,000 Chicago Title
Pempel T J -- None Available
Pempel T J $690,000 Placer Title Company
Manning Jeffrey M -- --
Manning Jeffrey M -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gaither Christopher John $1,410,000
Previous Owner Pempel T J $402,000
Previous Owner Pempel T J $423,500
Previous Owner Pempel Tj $452,500
Previous Owner Pempel T J $500,000
Previous Owner Manning Jeffrey M $200,000
Previous Owner Manning Jeffrey M $300,700
Previous Owner Manning Jeffrey M $270,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,010,000 -- --
03/01/2022 03/01/22 Sold $2,010,000 +34.1% $1,458 / Sq Ft
02/09/2022 02/09/22 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2022 02/09/22 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $1,087 / 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 $20,554 $1,680,000 $504,000 $1,176,000
2024 $20,554 $1,425,000 $427,500 $997,500
2023 $25,545 $1,849,000 $554,700 $1,294,300
2022 $14,614 $934,635 $282,490 $659,145
2021 $14,480 $916,178 $276,953 $646,225
2020 $13,792 $913,718 $274,115 $639,603
2019 $13,333 $895,805 $268,741 $627,064
2018 $13,109 $878,245 $263,473 $614,772
2017 $12,654 $861,030 $258,309 $602,721
2016 $12,288 $844,152 $253,245 $590,907
2015 $12,122 $831,477 $249,443 $582,034
2014 $11,567 $781,000 $234,300 $546,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrea Gordon

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Andrea Gordon

    Compass

    (510) 421-6818

    23 in this area

    264 Total Sales

    Andrea Gordon
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  • Gretchen Roethle

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Gretchen Roethle

    Salt & Pine Real Estate

    (415) 599-6200

    3 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Gretchen Roethle
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40980179

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2483-010-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

1496 Olympus Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1496 Olympus Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 09 February 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,543,919, approximately $1,119 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 1496 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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