NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,859,000 - $2,206,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,161 Sq Ft
$940/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 05, 2018

Last sale price $1,609,000 $745 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,450/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Spa
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2018

Dramatic mid-century home, designed by Julian Taylor, sits in an architecturally rich Berkeley neighborhood, with verdant vistas and heavenly views of the S.F. Bay. Hidden behind a handsome gate, it has wonderful privacy and great light. The expansive living room with a copper-hooded fireplace is flanked by a catwalk on the east side and a wall of windows on the west. Decks off the kitchen, master suite, living room and lower level bedroom allow for a fluid in-outdoor flow. Numerous upgrades over the years include foundation, electrical, main water line, master suite with walk-in closet & many other improvements. Close to the campus at UC Berkeley, Tilden Park, the Rose garden, Codornices & Glendale/La Loma Parks & the amenities of Gourmet Ghetto.

Last Listed By

Norah Brower

Vanguard Properties License #01197240 Listed on: 08/22/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,597

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 7,719 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Bridge
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Spa
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Association fees include hazard insurance, reserves
  • Not Listed Association, Phone Number (925) 212-9672
  • Built by Julian Taylor
  • North Berkeley Subdivision, Mid Century Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 582242523

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,597

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: La Loma, left on BV, rt oon MTD
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Julian Taylor
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 600
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 925-212-9672
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Hazard Insurance, Reserves

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7719
  • Parcel Number: 582242523
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2018
Closed on
Sep 25, 2018
Sold by
Lehtonen Lesla
Bought by
Kuczynski Kathryn R and Felder Daniel L
Seller's Agent
Norah Brower
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Corey Weinstein
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,425,000
Sold Price
$1,609,000
Premium/Discount to List
$184,000
12.91%
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$2,032,223

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$423,223
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.60%
Original Mortgage
$609,000
Outstanding Balance
$529,506
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,502,717

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2001
Sold by
Ward Neil S and Bonfils Gilles P
Bought by
Lehtonen Lesla

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$712,500
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2000
Sold by
Savage Janet B and Savage Charles Michael
Bought by
Ward Neil S and Bonfils Gilles P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
8.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1997
Sold by
Savage C M
Bought by
Savage Janet Bentley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
7.34%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

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
Kuczynski Kathryn R $1,609,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lehtonen Lesla $950,000 First American Title Guarant
Ward Neil S $800,000 First California Title Compa
Savage Janet Bentley -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kuczynski Kathryn R $609,000
Previous Owner Lehtonen Lesla $878,000
Previous Owner Lehtonen Lesla $897,000
Previous Owner Lehtonen Lesla $100,000
Previous Owner Lehtonen Lesla $900,000
Previous Owner Lehtonen Lesla $250,000
Previous Owner Lehtonen Lesla J $713,200
Previous Owner Lehtonen Lesla $717,000
Previous Owner Lehtonen Lesla $134,600
Previous Owner Lehtonen Lesla $712,500
Previous Owner Ward Neil S $800,000
Previous Owner Savage Charles Michael $155,000
Closed Lehtonen Lesla $142,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,609,000 -- --
10/05/2018 10/05/18 Sold $1,609,000 +12.9% $745 / Sq Ft
09/06/2018 09/06/18 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2018 08/22/18 For Sale $1,425,000 -- $659 / 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 $25,597 $1,752,650 $527,895 $1,231,755
2023 $25,085 $1,725,153 $517,546 $1,207,607
2022 $24,677 $1,684,331 $507,399 $1,183,932
2021 $24,766 $1,651,170 $497,451 $1,160,719
2020 $23,527 $1,641,180 $492,354 $1,148,826
2019 $22,790 $1,609,000 $482,700 $1,126,300
2018 $18,428 $1,258,027 $377,408 $880,619
2017 $17,800 $1,233,365 $370,009 $863,356
2016 $17,253 $1,209,187 $362,756 $846,431
2015 $17,025 $1,191,033 $357,310 $833,723
2014 $16,863 $1,167,711 $350,313 $817,398
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40835387

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2242-052-03