NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1518 Ward St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,645,683 - $1,834,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,257 Sq Ft
$771/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2021

Last sale price $1,599,951 $709 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,261/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Solar Power System
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of March 2021

Shelter in Place comfortably in this multi-structure property. Updated main house is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath craftsman style home with a remodeled kitchen, updated baths, hardwood flooring, dual paned windows, updated electrical, new roofs, and Tesla solar system with 3 power walls and 2 car charging stations. There are two additional permitted structures; A studio cottage with an updated kitchen and separately metered. Third structure is a bonus art/flex studio with a two patio doors and a skylight. Spend time in the private backyard with a built-in outdoor kitchen with seating, 8 person spa or do some gardening in the raised garden area. Close to Berkeley Bowl West, Ashby BART, I-80 and approximately 1.5 miles to UC campus. All information and images should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John-Michael Kyono

License #01224496 Listed on: 02/08/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris DuBois

Vanguard Properties License #01926382

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,872

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • South Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54173326

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,872

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: SOUTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Sacramento to Ward
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Rec/Rumpus Room, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5400
  • Parcel Number: 54173326
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2021
Closed on
Mar 26, 2021
Sold by
Brock Christopher Michael and Landau Sarah Deanna
Bought by
Berg Yehuda Jay and Floro Malou Toribio
Seller's Agent
John-Michael Kyono
Buyer's Agent
Chris DuBois
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,599,951
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,049
-10.87%
Current Estimated Value
$1,739,842

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$139,891
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.89%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$989,945
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$749,897

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2019
Sold by
Brock Christopher Michael and Landau Sarah Deanna
Bought by
Landau Sarah Deanna and Brock Christopher Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2017
Sold by
Day Michael W and The Michael W Day Trust
Bought by
Brock Christopher Michael and Landau Sarah Deanna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$926,250
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2008
Sold by
Day Michael W
Bought by
Day Michael W and Michael W Day Trust
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
Berg Yehuda Jay $1,600,000 Chicago Title Company
Landau Sarah Deanna -- None Available
Brock Christopher Michael $1,425,000 Old Republic Title Company
Day Michael W -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Berg Yehuda Jay $1,100,000
Previous Owner Brock Christopher Michael $926,250
Previous Owner Day Michael W $229,000
Previous Owner Day Michael W $562,500
Previous Owner Day Michael W $112,500
Previous Owner Day Michael W $100,000
Previous Owner Day Michael W $533,850
Previous Owner Day Michael W $66,150
Previous Owner Day Michael W $343,850
Previous Owner Day Michael W $55,500
Previous Owner Day Michael W $346,500
Previous Owner Day Michael W $325,000
Previous Owner Day Michael W $214,000
Previous Owner Day Michael W $173,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,599,951 -- --
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Sold $1,599,951 -10.9% $709 / Sq Ft
02/17/2021 02/17/21 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2021 02/08/21 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $795 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $24,872 $1,724,818 $519,453 $1,212,365
2024 $24,872 $1,690,867 $509,269 $1,188,598
2023 $24,862 $1,664,588 $499,287 $1,165,301
2022 $23,588 $1,624,950 $489,498 $1,142,452
2021 $22,631 $1,497,917 $525,585 $972,332
2020 $21,117 $1,482,570 $520,200 $962,370
2019 $20,494 $1,453,500 $510,000 $943,500
2018 $20,186 $1,425,000 $500,000 $925,000
2017 $3,047 $49,222 $15,421 $33,801
2016 $2,832 $48,257 $15,119 $33,138
2015 $2,768 $47,532 $14,892 $32,640
2014 $2,823 $46,601 $14,600 $32,001
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John-Michael Kyono

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    John-Michael Kyono

    (415) 724-6085

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    John-Michael Kyono
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  • Chris DuBois

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Chris DuBois

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 333-3505

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Chris DuBois
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40936986

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 054-1733-026-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1518 Ward St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1518 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 08 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,739,842, approximately $770 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 1518 Ward St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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