David Earley
Compass
(510) 345-1483
128 Total Sales
1 in North Berkeley
$2,000,000 Price
1509 Holly St Berkeley, CA 94703
North Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,551,000 - $2,477,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,817
Sq Ft
$1,154/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Media Room
- Solar Power System
- Craftsman Architecture
- Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
- Updated Kitchen
- View of Hills
About This Home
As of November 2020Formerly the home of John Adams - contemporary composer and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music - 1509 Holly is an exceptional 4BD/2BA 1817 sq ft Craftsman with a warm and exciting modern interior. Built in 1918 and remodeled to blend traditional hardwood floors, high ceilings, and period built-ins with stylish upgrades including a home theater system, sophisticated eat-in chef’s kitchen, modern baths, as well as eco-friendly solar panels and a Tesla wall charger in the detached garage. The home enjoys partial hillside views, beautifully landscaped front and back gardens, and close proximity to parks, shops, and the North Berkeley farmers market. Moments from North Berkeley BART.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 10/01/2020
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1918
Lot Details
- 5,200 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Rectangular Lot
- Lot Sloped Up
- Back and Side Yard Sprinklers
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Media Room
- Home Office
- Library
- Bonus Room
- Wood Flooring
- Views of Hills
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- North Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 59228442
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 1, 2020
Closed on
Oct 27, 2020
Sold by
Tecco Ryan and Tecco Meredith
Bought by
Seller's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$455,000
28.53%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$46,571
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.39%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,306,733
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$789,838
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 6, 2012
Sold by
Tecco Ryan and Tecco Meredith
Bought by
Tecco Ryan and Tecco Meredith
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 19, 2011
Sold by
Takakuwa Wayne and The Wayne Takakuwa Revocable T
Bought by
Tecco Ryan and Tecco Meredith
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,500
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 1998
Sold by
Takakuwa Wayne
Bought by
Takakuwa Wayne and Wayne Takakuwa Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 23, 1998
Sold by
Takakuwa Wayne
Bought by
Takakuwa Wayne
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 21, 1997
Sold by
Takakuwa Wayne
Bought by
Takakuwa Wayne and Wayne Takakuwa 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
$8,000
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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(925) 281-0326
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,050,000 | Placer Title Company | ||
| Tecco Ryan | -- | None Available | |
| Tecco Ryan | $900,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Takakuwa Wayne | -- | -- | |
| Takakuwa Wayne | -- | Financial Title Company | |
| Takakuwa Wayne | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $250,000 | ||
| Open | Mcdiarmid Andrew W | $1,500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tecco Ryan | $400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tecco Ryan | $680,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tecco Ryan | $94,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Tecco Ryan | $625,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Takakuwa Wayne | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Takakuwa Wayne | $168,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Takakuwa Wayne | $8,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,050,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/09/2020 11/09/20 | Sold | $2,050,000 | +28.5% | $1,128 / Sq Ft |
| 10/08/2020 10/08/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/01/2020 10/01/20 | For Sale | $1,595,000 | -- | $878 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,853 | $2,256,322 | $678,996 | $1,584,326 |
| 2025 | $29,811 | $2,211,960 | $665,688 | $1,553,272 |
| 2024 | $29,811 | $2,168,460 | $652,638 | $1,522,822 |
| 2023 | $29,184 | $2,132,820 | $639,846 | $1,492,974 |
| 2022 | $28,714 | $2,084,000 | $627,300 | $1,463,700 |
| 2021 | $29,209 | $2,043,000 | $615,000 | $1,435,000 |
| 2020 | $15,494 | $1,033,622 | $310,086 | $723,536 |
| 2019 | $14,971 | $1,013,363 | $304,009 | $709,354 |
| 2018 | $14,721 | $993,500 | $298,050 | $695,450 |
| 2017 | $14,216 | $974,024 | $292,207 | $681,817 |
| 2016 | $13,806 | $954,926 | $286,478 | $668,448 |
| 2015 | $13,620 | $940,590 | $282,177 | $658,413 |
| 2014 | $13,482 | $922,166 | $276,650 | $645,516 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
David Gunderman
Seller's Agent in 2020
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 205-4369
7 in this area
573 Total Sales
-
Alison Luce
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Alison Luce
Kw Advisors East Bay
(415) 640-2027
2 in this area
88 Total Sales
-
Colette Ford
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(510) 823-5735
3 in this area
86 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40923392
APN: 059-2284-042-00
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