1518 Woolsey St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
800
Sq Ft
4,296
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Craftsman Architecture
- View of Hills
- No HOA
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 5-minute walk to Prince Street Mini Park
About This Home
As of June 20222 bed, 2 bath home was a former Church situated on a large lot offering the ultimate in California indoor/outdoor living. High ceilings, douglas fir floors, open living room and dining room. Finished attic provides useful bonus space. Chef's kitchen with farm sink opens directly to the outside patio. Nicely sized bedrooms - second bedroom has own bathroom attached. Sunny, private and fenced yard with drought tolerant plantings, grass yard, and magnolia trees. New detached work shed. Wide driveway. Awesome Berkeley location. TransBay bus lines, Berkeley Bowl, BART and new dining options are all close by. 97 Bike Score!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,975
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 4,296 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Back Yard
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Views of Hills
- Attic Fan
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by Mr. Charming
- Berkeley Subdivision, Well Made Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 521544172
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 12, 2024
Sold by
Beasley William
Bought by
Beasley William and Beasley James L
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 20, 2022
Closed on
May 25, 2022
Sold by
Piantadosi Steven T
Bought by
Kidd Celeste
Seller's Agent
Scott Ward
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jose Fernandez
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$275,000
29.73%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.11%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 13, 2018
Closed on
Jul 5, 2018
Sold by
Benson Mark William and Carreon Michelle G
Bought by
Singhal Anupam and Bangar Neha
Seller's Agent
Scott Ward
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ravi Malhotra
Corcoran Global Living
List Price
$745,000
Sold Price
$880,000
Premium/Discount to List
$135,000
18.12%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.32%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 2013
Sold by
Hellman Judith and The Judith Hellman Revocable T
Bought by
Benson Mark William and Carreon Michelle G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 31, 2011
Sold by
Hellman Judith
Bought by
Hellman Judith and Judith Hellman Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 2009
Sold by
Jin Xin and Ebele Anne E
Bought by
Hellman Judith
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 6, 2008
Sold by
Jin Michele
Bought by
Jin Xin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $880,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $515,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $468,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $250,000 | Chicago Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $680,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $460,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $412,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $32,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $0 | Construction |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $880,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,200,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/03/2022 06/03/22 | Sold | $1,200,000 | +29.7% | $1,159 / Sq Ft |
| 05/05/2022 05/05/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/20/2022 04/20/22 | For Sale | $925,000 | +5.1% | $894 / Sq Ft |
| 07/18/2018 07/18/18 | Sold | $880,000 | +18.1% | $1,100 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2018 06/27/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/13/2018 06/13/18 | For Sale | $745,000 | -- | $931 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,975 | $1,179,000 | $355,800 | $830,200 |
| 2023 | $14,961 | $1,104,000 | $331,200 | $772,800 |
| 2022 | $12,833 | $918,028 | $277,508 | $647,520 |
| 2021 | $12,888 | $899,891 | $272,067 | $634,824 |
| 2020 | $12,312 | $897,600 | $269,280 | $628,320 |
| 2019 | $11,951 | $880,000 | $264,000 | $616,000 |
| 2018 | $8,081 | $554,840 | $166,452 | $388,388 |
| 2017 | $7,784 | $543,963 | $163,189 | $380,774 |
| 2016 | $7,563 | $533,297 | $159,989 | $373,308 |
| 2015 | $7,468 | $525,288 | $157,586 | $367,702 |
| 2014 | $7,429 | $515,000 | $154,500 | $360,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Scott Ward
Seller's Agent in 2022
Scott Ward
Red Oak Realty
(415) 225-4593
2 in this area
117 Total Sales
-
Jose Fernandez
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Jose Fernandez
Red Oak Realty
(510) 882-3558
7 in this area
80 Total Sales
-
Ravi Malhotra
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Ravi Malhotra
Corcoran Global Living
(415) 810-3506
1 in this area
15 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40826019
APN: 052-1544-017-02
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