NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1518 Carleton St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,181,000 - $1,723,215

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,548 Sq Ft
$951/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 14, 2019

Last sale price $1,350,000 $872 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,914/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of June 2019

Bring your busy life here - where you have room to roam in this generously proportioned house, on an extra large level lot, with nearly everything updated within recent years, close to everything Berkeley, yet tucked away inside your gated privacy fence to protect kids, dogs and toys. Steps from A/C bus stop, walkable to North Berkeley and Ashby BART, this 1548 SF 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home sits on a 6650 SF level lot zoned R2. Updated kitchen and baths, newer roof, newer garage added (with permit) as additional living space. Main floor bed-bath-suite with office-nook opens through French doors to its own expansive deck and yard, which is also fully fenced and separately accessed. Tons of parking and lawn/garden space in unusually deep level front yard, inside gated privacy-fence. Sewer lateral compliant. OPEN SATURDAY 5/11 2-4:30. OPEN SUNDAY 5/12 2-4:30.

Last Listed By

Eileen Townsend

Compass License #02019343 Listed on: 05/09/2019

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,993

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 6,650 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54180221

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,993

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: Sacramento to Carleton - between Sac & California
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Storage
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Guest, Parking Lot, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6650
  • Parcel Number: 54180221
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2021
Sold by
Margolis Kathryn Leah and Cummings Ian
Bought by
Cummings Ian and Margolis Kathryn Leah
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$1,472,804

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,021,000
Outstanding Balance
$941,896
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$555,229

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2021
Sold by
Groffy Barbara J
Bought by
Leiman Sara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,021,000
Outstanding Balance
$941,896
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$555,229

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2019
Closed on
Jun 5, 2019
Sold by
Donnell Christopher E O and Donnell Pilly L O
Bought by
Margolis Kathyryn Leah and Cummings Lan
Seller's Agent
Eileen Townsend
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jimmy Reina
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$352,000
35.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.76%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2017
Sold by
Lee O Donnell Christopher Edward and Donnell Pilly Lee O
Bought by
Donnell Christopher E O and Donnell Pilly L O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$878,050
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2015
Sold by
Donnell Pilly L O and Donnell Christopher E O
Bought by
The Christopher & Pilly O Donnell Revoca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2015
Sold by
Donnell Christopher E O and Donnell Pilly L O
Bought by
Donnell Pilly L O and Donnell Christopher E O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2012
Sold by
Odonnell Pilly L and Odonnell Christopher E
Bought by
Odonnell Christopher E and Odonnell Pilly L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2012
Sold by
Lamorinda Holding Corp
Bought by
Odonnell Pilly L and Odonnell Christopher E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,677
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2010
Sold by
Karsznia Frank J
Bought by
Lamorinda Holdings Corp

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
4.38%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1995
Sold by
Woods Norman Alexander and Woods Albert La Valle
Bought by
Karsznia Frank J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
8.51%

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
Cummings Ian -- Corinthian Title Co
Leiman Sara A -- Corinthian Title Co
Margolis Kathyryn Leah $1,350,000 Chicago Title Company
Donnell Christopher E O -- Accommodation
Lee O Donnell Christopher Edward -- Fidelity National Title Co
The Christopher & Pilly O Donnell Revoca -- Old Republic Title Company
Donnell Pilly L O -- Old Republic Title Company
Odonnell Christopher E -- None Available
Odonnell Pilly L $565,000 Chicago Title Company
Lamorinda Holdings Corp $370,600 Cr Title Services Inc
Karsznia Frank J $93,500 Northwestern Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cummings Ian $1,021,000
Closed Margolis Kathyryn Leah $950,000
Previous Owner Lee O Donnell Christopher Edward $878,050
Previous Owner Donnell Pilly L O $625,500
Previous Owner Odonnell Pilly L $550,677
Previous Owner Lamorinda Holdings Corp $350,000
Previous Owner Karsznia Frank J $326,950
Previous Owner Karsznia Frank J $326,950
Previous Owner Karsznia Frank J $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,350,000 -- --
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Sold $1,350,000 +35.3% $872 / Sq Ft
05/21/2019 05/21/19 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2019 05/09/19 For Sale $998,000 -- $645 / 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 $20,993 $1,476,400 $442,920 $1,033,480
2023 $20,579 $1,447,455 $434,236 $1,013,219
2022 $20,261 $1,419,078 $425,723 $993,355
2021 $20,344 $1,391,255 $417,376 $973,879
2020 $19,380 $1,377,000 $413,100 $963,900
2019 $9,976 $636,167 $190,850 $445,317
2018 $9,797 $623,697 $187,109 $436,588
2017 $9,445 $611,470 $183,441 $428,029
2016 $9,200 $599,481 $179,844 $419,637
2015 $9,073 $590,481 $177,144 $413,337
2014 -- $578,915 $173,674 $405,241
Source: Public Records

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  • Eileen Townsend

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Eileen Townsend

    Compass

    (510) 725-7422

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    Eileen Townsend
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  • Jimmy Reina

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jimmy Reina

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40864801

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1802-021-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1518 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1518 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 09 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,472,804, approximately $951 per square foot. This property was built in 1918. 1518 Carleton St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, Malcolm X Elementary School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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