NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1515 Hopkins St Unit 1 Berkeley, CA 94707

Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $921,000 - $1,094,108

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,255 Sq Ft
$300/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 05, 2018

Last sale price $790,000 $629 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,750/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • End Unit
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of November 2018

Light, bright condo in a perfect location! Second floor unit with 2 bedrooms, 1 updated bath, refinished hardwood floors, dining area and an updated kitchen with a farmhouse sink, lots of storage and a cork floor. Also included is a bonus space on the ground floor, perfect for a home office, studio, guest or au pair quarters, with a second full bath and a separate entrance. It is not legally rentable as a separate unit at this time. Monterey Market, Cafe Roma, Berkeley Horticulture and a host of other gourmet Northbrae shops are steps away. Super convenient to N. Berkeley BART, buses and freeway too.

Last Listed By

Laura Dubinett

The Agency License #01012312 Listed on: 09/14/2018

The Agency

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,380

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $300 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 5 Units
  • Not Listed Association, Phone Number (510) 847-1873
  • Monterey/Hopkins Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,380

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$300 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1945
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 01
  • Subdivision Name: MONTEREY/HOPKINS
  • Directions: Hopkins 1 block west of Monterey
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories, One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Study, Laminate Counters, Stone Counters, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Laminate, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit, End Unit
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Street, Back Yard, Side Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking, Enclosed, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Fire Alarm
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 300
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 510-847-1873
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4165
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2018
Closed on
Oct 25, 2018
Sold by
Rodrigues Peter D and Constantinescu Alma P
Bought by
Lee Jessica
Seller's Agent
Laura Dubinett
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.94%
Total Days on Market
32
Current Estimated Value
$977,277

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$187,277
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$337,396
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$615,772

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2018
Closed on
Oct 19, 2018
Sold by
Lee John Wilder
Bought by
Lee Jessica
Seller's Agent
Laura Dubinett
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$337,396
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$615,772

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2011
Sold by
Niemeyer Greg and Lam Niemeyer Monica
Bought by
Rodrigues Peter D and Constantinescu Alina P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$399,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2002
Sold by
Byrne Robert J and Byrne Irene C
Bought by
Niemeyer Greg and Lam Niemeyer Monica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2000
Sold by
Lee Hai
Bought by
Byrne Robert J and Byrne Irene C

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
Lee Jessica $790,000 Chicago Title Company
Lee Jessica -- Chicago Title Company
Rodrigues Peter D $399,000 Old Republic Title Company
Niemeyer Greg $400,000 Old Republic Title Company
Byrne Robert J $279,500 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Jessica $380,000
Previous Owner Rodrigues Peter D $850,000
Previous Owner Constantinescu Alina P $399,700
Previous Owner Rodrigues Peter D $399,000
Previous Owner Niemeyer Greg $20,000
Previous Owner Niemeyer Greg $330,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $790,000 -- --
11/05/2018 11/05/18 Sold $790,000 +5.5% $629 / Sq Ft
10/16/2018 10/16/18 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2018 10/05/18 Price Changed $749,000 -3.4% $597 / Sq Ft
09/14/2018 09/14/18 For Sale $775,000 -- $618 / 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 $12,380 $863,967 $259,190 $604,777
2023 $12,135 $847,030 $254,109 $592,921
2022 $11,947 $830,424 $249,127 $581,297
2021 $11,994 $814,141 $244,242 $569,899
2020 $11,429 $805,800 $241,740 $564,060
2019 $11,065 $790,000 $237,000 $553,000
2018 $6,819 $449,257 $134,777 $314,480
2017 $6,569 $440,451 $132,135 $308,316
2016 $6,354 $431,817 $129,545 $302,272
2015 $6,268 $425,333 $127,600 $297,733
2014 $6,223 $417,002 $125,100 $291,902
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Laura Dubinett

    The Agency

    (424) 230-3700

    9 Total Sales

    Laura Dubinett
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  • Don Adamson

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Don Adamson

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 260-5499

    63 Total Sales

    Don Adamson
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  • Ira & Carol Serkes

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Ira & Carol Serkes

    Compass

    (510) 684-3334

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Ira & Carol Serkes
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40838673

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2429-062-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94706 Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina

1515 Hopkins St Unit 1, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1515 Hopkins St Unit 1, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 14 September 2018 and is currently estimated at $977,277, approximately $778 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 1515 Hopkins St Unit 1 is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Ruth Acty Elementary, Thousand Oaks Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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