NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1515 Oxford St Unit 2A Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,164,000 - $1,311,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,097 Sq Ft
$1,200/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 23, 2024

Last sale price $1,255,000 $598 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $9,190/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Solar Power System
  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2024

Discover the epitome of urban living with this spacious one-level condo, perfectly situated to vibrant N. Shattuck Avenue corridor.Enjoy the charm of unique bookstores, fine foods, cafes, and a plethora of shops, all just a stone's throw away. This second-floor condo is of an expansive size, comparable to many homes, ensuring you have ample space to live and entertain.With two bedrooms and two baths, this home is designed for both comfort and convenience.Imagine waking up to serene green views and having morning coffee on your large private balcony on the garden side of the building.Enjoy alfresco dining without the hassle of garden maintenance. The spacious living room, a designated dining area-perfect for hosting dinner parties or enjoying a quiet meal at home, flows seamlessly to the sunlit eat-in kitchen. Amenities include radiant heated wood floors, a fireplace, laundry facilities, a community room, rooftop decks, two dedicated parking spaces. The location offers close proximity to UC Berkeley and access to excellent public transportation.This condo is not just a home, but a lifestyle. Become part of a neighborhood known for its culinary delights, cool shops, iconic restaurants, farmers market and architecturally designed historic homes. Own a slice of urban paradise!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Helene Barkin

The Agency License #01032351 Listed on: 06/26/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Ulmer

Kw Advisors East Bay License #02209158

Kw Advisors East Bay

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,092

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.32

HOA Fees

  • $1,200 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Drive Through
  • Guest Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Solar Water Heater

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Thermostat

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Rooftop Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59225637

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common heating, common hot water, electricity, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, security/gate fee, trash, water/sewer, insurance, ground maintenance
  • 12 Units
  • Association Phone (617) 803-6041
  • Built by Mid-Century
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,092

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,200 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Between Cedar and Vine
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances, Thermostat
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Dining Area, Dining Ell, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Greenbelt
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Mid-Century
  • Construction Type: Concrete Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Drive Through, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Assigned, Space Per Unit - 2, Guest, Below Building Parking, Drive Thru Garage, Garage Faces Front, Side By Side, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Radiant
  • Utilities: All Electric
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Community Facility, Electric, Sink, Upper Level
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Secured Access, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Roof Deck, Gated, Other, Guest Parking, Laundry, Laundry Free
  • Association Fee: 1200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 617-803-6041
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Size Limit, Upon Approval, Other
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Heating, Common Hot Water, Electricity, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Security/Gate Fee, Trash, Water/Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30965
  • Parcel Number: 59225637
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2024
Closed on
Jul 12, 2024
Sold by
Ben And Helen Stern Living Trust and Stern Charlene Y
Bought by
Baran David
Seller's Agent
Helene Barkin
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Ulmer
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
5.02%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$1,257,790

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,790
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2012
Sold by
Irwin Michael D and Stern Charlene Y
Bought by
Stern Ben and Stern Helen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2007
Sold by
Kunkel Wulf B
Bought by
Irwin Michael D and Stern Charlene Y

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2003
Sold by
Junkel Wulf B and Kunkel Erika A
Bought by
Kunkel Wulf B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2001
Sold by
Kunkel Wulf B and Kunkel Erika A
Bought by
Kunkel Wulf B and Kunkel Erika A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2000
Sold by
Cohen Nathan E and Cohen Sylvia G
Bought by
Kunkel Wulf B and Kunkel Erika A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
7.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 1994
Sold by
Cohen Nathan E and Cohen Sylvia G
Bought by
Cohen Nathan E and Cohen Sylvia G
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
Baran David $1,255,000 Old Republic Title
Stern Ben -- None Available
Irwin Michael D $836,000 First American Title Co
Kunkel Wulf B -- First American Title
Kunkel Wulf B -- First American Title
Kunkel Wulf B -- First American Title
Kunkel Wulf B -- --
Kunkel Wulf B $410,000 First American Title Guarant
Cohen Nathan E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kunkel Wulf B $322,700
Previous Owner Kunkel Wulf B $328,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,255,000 -- --
07/23/2024 07/23/24 Sold $1,255,000 +5.0% $598 / Sq Ft
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2024 06/12/24 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $570 / 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 $16,092 $1,255,000 $376,500 $878,500
2024 $16,092 $1,014,396 $306,419 $714,977
2023 $15,756 $1,001,373 $300,412 $700,961
2022 $15,467 $974,743 $294,523 $687,220
2021 $15,502 $955,497 $288,749 $673,748
2020 $14,638 $952,631 $285,789 $666,842
2019 $14,031 $933,958 $280,187 $653,771
2018 $13,792 $915,651 $274,695 $640,956
2017 $13,326 $897,698 $269,309 $628,389
2016 $12,883 $880,100 $264,030 $616,070
2015 $12,708 $866,884 $260,065 $606,819
2014 $12,612 $849,907 $254,972 $594,935
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Helene Barkin

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Helene Barkin

    The Agency

    (510) 331-1122

    3 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Helene Barkin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Andrew Ulmer

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 775-1079

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Andrew Ulmer
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Nancy Hixon

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41062969

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2256-037-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1515 Oxford St Unit 2A, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1515 Oxford St Unit 2A, Berkeley, CA 94709 since 26 June 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,257,790, approximately $599 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 1515 Oxford St Unit 2A is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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