NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15 Claremont Crescent Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,889,701 - $2,050,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,866 Sq Ft
$1,041/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 24, 2021

Last sale price $1,825,000 $978 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,007/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Oak Park

About This Home

As of November 2021

This stately, rare, Claremont craftsman, nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street near Berkeley’s coveted Elmwood neighborhood, is the essential entertainer’s haven! This extraordinary home features two plus bedrooms, two full and one half baths, a primary bedroom suite, a formal living room, an eat-in kitchen, and a formal dining room whose French doors open to a quaint backyard garden area. With "Quiche" Hardwood floors throughout, radiant natural light, and ample off-street parking, this home is a magnificent sanctuary. Add to this exceptional refuge by converting the detached garage into an ADU by utilizing full plans which convey with the home. Hard to believe that a home this elegant is just minutes away from everything including: John Muir Elementary School and Park, Claremont Hotel and Spa, Berkeley Tennis Club, Star Grocery, Afikomen Judaica, all the shops/restaurants/nightlife of College Ave and Rockridge, BART and all major transit and freeways. Open Saturday/Sunday 1 to 4pm.

Last Listed By

Tia Hunnicutt

Proxima Realty License #01840070 Listed on: 10/25/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,854

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 3,384 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Tandem Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52156565

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,854

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT COURT
  • Directions: Ashby or Claremont to Claremont Cres
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Other

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Tandem

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Other Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3384
  • Parcel Number: 52156565
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2024
Sold by
Sklar Jacob Spyq and Kunkle Sarah
Bought by
Jacob S Sklar Trust and Sarah Kunkle Trust
Total Days on Market
17
Current Estimated Value
$1,942,425

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2021
Closed on
Nov 23, 2021
Sold by
Diane Debs Kay
Bought by
Debs Revocable Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Tia Hunnicutt
Proxima Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christian Thede
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
$130,000
7.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.80%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2021
Closed on
Nov 12, 2021
Sold by
Zaninovich Michael and Layendecker Kathleen
Bought by
Skiar Jacob Spyq and Kunkle Sarah
Seller's Agent
Tia Hunnicutt
Proxima Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christian Thede
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
$130,000
7.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2021
Sold by
Debs Kay D
Bought by
Debs Kay D and Zaninovich Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2010
Sold by
Campbell Charles E and Campbell Revocable L Charles E
Bought by
Calvin Karole Rowena and Campbell Charles Edward

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2003
Sold by
Debs Kay D and Debs Revocable Trust
Bought by
Debs Kay D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,500
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1998
Sold by
Debs Kay D
Bought by
Debs Kay D and Debs Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 1998
Sold by
Julius Ann and Julius George F
Bought by
Debs Kay D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1996
Sold by
Julius Ann
Bought by
Bishop George F and Bishop Julius Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

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
Jacob S Sklar Trust -- None Listed On Document
Debs Revocable Living Trust -- --
Skiar Jacob Spyq $1,825,000 Chicago Title Company
Debs Revocable Living Trust -- --
Debs Kay D -- None Available
Calvin Karole Rowena -- None Available
Debs Kay D -- Orange Coast Title Company
Debs Kay D -- --
Debs Kay D $451,500 North American Title Co
Bishop George F -- North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sklar Jacob Spyq $1,300,000
Previous Owner Debs Kay D $400,000
Previous Owner Debs Kay D $268,000
Previous Owner Debs Kay D $282,000
Previous Owner Debs Kay D $195,000
Previous Owner Debs Kay D $304,500
Previous Owner Debs Kay D $245,000
Previous Owner Debs Kay D $227,150
Previous Owner Bishop George F $35,302
Previous Owner Bishop George F $252,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,825,000 -- --
11/24/2021 11/24/21 Sold $1,825,000 +7.7% $978 / Sq Ft
11/11/2021 11/11/21 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2021 10/25/21 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $908 / 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 $26,854 $1,898,730 $569,619 $1,329,111
2023 $26,280 $1,861,500 $558,450 $1,303,050
2022 $26,161 $1,825,000 $547,500 $1,277,500
2021 $12,295 $697,228 $199,727 $504,501
2020 $11,619 $697,009 $197,679 $499,330
2019 $11,135 $683,346 $193,804 $489,542
2018 $10,927 $669,950 $190,005 $479,945
2017 $10,541 $656,816 $186,280 $470,536
2016 $10,172 $643,940 $182,628 $461,312
2015 $10,024 $634,268 $179,885 $454,383
2014 $9,932 $621,845 $176,362 $445,483
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40968425

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1565-065-00