Seller's Agent in 2024
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
(510) 684-3334
3 in this area
38 Total Sales
1515 Oxford St Unit 3A Berkeley, CA 94709
North Berkeley Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,097
Sq Ft
$1,200/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Rooftop Deck
- Gated Community
- Updated Kitchen
- Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
- View of Trees or Woods
- 0.32 Acre Lot
About This Home
As of October 2024OPEN THURS 9/26 9:30AM-12NOON; SUNDAY 9/29 This is it! The great combination of urban/retirement living you've been looking for! Level in from sidewalk/garage to lobby elevator to the 3rd Floor! Spacious 2bedrm 2bath condo on the quiet side has been elegantly updated w/designer colors, refinished wood floors, & a handsomely redone big kitchen: refurbished cabinetry, new appliances, induction cooktop, stainless vent hood, natural quartzite countertops, wall oven & microwave; full height backsplashes; soft task lighting. The living room features a wood burning fireplace & built-in shelving & cabinetry, and a balcony and leafy views are accessed from 3 rooms through large sliding glass panels. You‘ll find updated lighting thru out;dining ambience is enhanced w/a Nelson crisscross bubble pendant. Primary bath shower reconfigured w/a new tiled surround & new chrome fixtures. Common space on 4th floor includes a laundry room, a community rm & 2 rooftop decks w/SF, bay & Berkeley Hills/Campanile views. At lobby level: 1 secure parking space; 2 garage storage lockers. All located in the heart of Berkeley: shopping & terrific dining abound: Eggys; Chez Panisse; Saul's Deli; Gregoires, & the flagship Peet's Coffee. At Shattuck/Cedar: AC Transit bus w/connections to Berkeley BART.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,395
Year Built
- Built in 1957
HOA Fees
- $1,200 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Woods
- Trees
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Entry on the 3rd floor
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Security Gate
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Low Flow Toliet
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Radiant Heating System
- Hot Water Heating System
Additional Features
- Solar owned by seller
- Rooftop Deck
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 59225638
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common area maintenance, common heating, common hot water, electricity, exterior maintenance, management fee, reserves, security/gate fee, trash, water/sewer, insurance, ground maintenance
- 12 Units
- Association Phone (617) 803-6041
- Built by MidCenturyMod
- Berkeley Central Subdivision, 2Br 2 Bath Floorplan
Additional Features
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated Community
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 20, 2024
Closed on
Oct 3, 2024
Sold by
George And Toby Gidal Living Trust and Gidal Marc
Bought by
Fair Julia M
Seller's Agent
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Carrie McAlister
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
5%
Views
10
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
-$20,480
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.66%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 6, 2006
Sold by
Singer Rosalind
Bought by
Gidal Toby and Gidal George
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 24, 2003
Sold by
Singer Rosalind
Bought by
Singer Rosalind
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 14, 2002
Sold by
Singer Rosalind
Bought by
Singer Rosalind
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 20, 2001
Sold by
Mills Carlin
Bought by
Singer Rosalind
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 5, 1997
Sold by
Dorothy Field
Bought by
Field Dorothy
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 21, 1994
Sold by
Rangaves Cynthia and Rangaves Dennis Stephen
Bought by
Field Dorothy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,260,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,260,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $805,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $525,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $300,000 | Northwestern Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $405,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $322,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $90,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,260,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/11/2024 10/11/24 | Sold | $1,260,000 | +5.0% | $601 / Sq Ft |
| 10/02/2024 10/02/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/20/2024 09/20/24 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | -- | $572 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,395 | $1,260,000 | $378,000 | $882,000 |
| 2024 | $5,395 | $125,436 | $72,347 | $60,089 |
| 2023 | $5,245 | $129,840 | $70,929 | $58,911 |
| 2022 | $5,066 | $120,294 | $69,538 | $57,756 |
| 2021 | $5,024 | $117,799 | $68,175 | $56,624 |
| 2020 | $4,539 | $123,520 | $67,476 | $56,044 |
| 2019 | $4,127 | $121,099 | $66,154 | $54,945 |
| 2018 | $4,007 | $118,725 | $64,857 | $53,868 |
| 2017 | $3,845 | $116,398 | $63,586 | $52,812 |
| 2016 | $3,562 | $114,117 | $62,340 | $51,777 |
| 2015 | $3,490 | $112,404 | $61,404 | $51,000 |
| 2014 | $3,405 | $110,202 | $60,201 | $50,001 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ira & Carol Serkes
-
Carrie McAlister
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Carrie McAlister
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 292-7838
5 in this area
105 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41073910
APN: 059-2256-038-00
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