NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1519 Milvia St Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,282,000 - $1,667,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,291 Sq Ft
$1,181/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2020

Last sale price $1,350,000 $1,046 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,847/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Solar owned by a third party
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of July 2020

Offers due Tuesday 7/7 at 6pm. From this lovely home you will be only steps away from exquisite cuisine in the highly desired "Gourmet Ghetto". First time on the market in 65 years! 3 bedrooms plus office, sparkling hardwood floors, dual pane windows and solar. Bonus space in the huge basement. Large low-maintenance backyard and off-street parking. Milvia is a quiet "Bicycle Boulevard" with reduced car traffic. Near great shopping, transportation, BART and UC. Home has a walk score of 97, bike score of 95 and BESO energy score of 9! 3D tour

Last Agent to Sell the Property

August Wagele

Home Real Estate License #01370825 Listed on: 06/11/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Levin

Red Oak Realty License #02029995

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 5,440

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by a third party
  • 5,440 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • N. Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59226429

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: N. Berkeley
  • Directions: Vine to Milvia
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Energy Audit - Available, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Insulation - Other
  • remarks11: Offers due Tuesday 7/7 at 6pm. Must follow Covid requirements and sign PEAD before viewing. Disclosures https://app.disclosures.io/link/1519-Milvia-Street-ilc3c37r New Sewer lateral and BESO compliant. Bed/bath count, home and lot sq ft from public records, not from seller or listing agent. Pre-escrow with Placer Title 510-644-8088. Buyer to assume solar lease. Sellers request 60 day rent back
  • remarks22: August Wagele - Agt: 925-2099173 - Offers due Tuesday 7/7 at 6pm. From this lovely home you will be only steps away from exquisite cuisine in the highly desired "Gourmet Ghetto". First time on the market in 65 years! 3 bedrooms plus office, sparkling hardwood floors, dual pane windows and solar. Bonus space in the huge basement. Large low-maintenance backyard and off-street parking. Milvia is a quiet "Bicycle Boulevard" with reduced car traffic. Near great shopping, transportation, BART and UC. Home has a walk score of 97, bike score of 95 and BESO energy score of 9!3D tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Dt8bskYrrWC
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Other
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5440
  • Parcel Number: 59226429

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2021
Sold by
Gerritz Peter K and Gerritz Laurie K
Bought by
Peter K Gerritz And Laurie K Gerritz Inter Vi and Gerritz Laurie G
Current Estimated Value
$1,524,202

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,060,000
Outstanding Balance
$977,050
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$547,152

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2021
Sold by
Gerritz Peter K and Gerritz Laurie K
Bought by
Gerritz Peter K and Gerritz Laurie K

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2020
Closed on
Jul 22, 2020
Sold by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana
Bought by
Gerritz Peter K and Gerritz Laurie K
Seller's Agent
August Wagele
Home Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ben Levin
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$990,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$360,000
36.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.29%
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2017
Sold by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana
Bought by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2016
Sold by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana
Bought by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2015
Sold by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana
Bought by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2014
Sold by
Spahman Nunez Saksa Juliana and Spahman Saksa George
Bought by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$377,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2012
Sold by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana
Bought by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2010
Sold by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana
Bought by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2009
Sold by
Saksa George S and Nunez Saksa Juliana B
Bought by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2007
Sold by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana
Bought by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,100
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2006
Sold by
Saksa George Spahman
Bought by
Saksa George Spahman and Nunez Saksa Juliana

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2005
Sold by
Saksa George Spahman and The Saksa Family 1998 Revocabl
Bought by
Saksa George Spahman

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1998
Sold by
Saksa Harold R and Saksa Ethel
Bought by
Saksa Ethel S and Saksa Harold R
Source: Public Records

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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
Peter K Gerritz And Laurie K Gerritz Inter Vi -- Servicelink
Gerritz Peter K -- None Available
Gerritz Peter K $1,350,000 Placer Title Company
Saksa George Spahman -- Old Republic Title
Saksa George Spahman -- Old Republic Title
Saksa George Spahman -- First American Title Company
Saksa George Spahman -- First American Title Company
Saksa George Spahman -- First American Title Company
Saksa George Spahman -- First American Title Company
Saksa George Spahman -- First American Title Company
Spahman Nunez Saksa Juliana -- First American Title Company
Saksa George Spahman -- First American Title Company
Saksa George Spahman -- First American Title Company
Saksa George Spahman -- First American Title Company
Saksa George Spahman -- First American Title Company
Saksa George Spahman -- North American Title Company
Saksa George S -- North American Title Company
Saksa George Spahman -- None Available
Saksa George Spahman -- Orange Coast Title
Saksa George Spahman -- None Available
Saksa George Spahman -- --
Saksa Ethel S -- --
Saksa Harold R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Peter K Gerritz And Laurie K Gerritz Inter Vi $1,060,000
Previous Owner Gerritz Peter K $1,080,000
Previous Owner Saksa George Spahman $660,000
Previous Owner Saksa George Spahman $600,000
Previous Owner Saksa George Spahman $540,000
Previous Owner Spahman Nunez Saksa Juliana $377,000
Previous Owner Saksa George Spahman $330,000
Previous Owner Saksa George Spahman $300,000
Previous Owner Saksa George S $220,000
Previous Owner Saksa George Spahman $209,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,350,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,350,000 -- --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $1,350,000 +36.4% $1,046 / Sq Ft
07/07/2020 07/07/20 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2020 06/11/20 For Sale $990,000 -- $767 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa 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 $21,956 $1,454,266 $438,380 $1,022,886
2024 $21,956 $1,425,620 $429,786 $1,002,834
2023 $21,468 $1,404,540 $421,362 $983,178
2022 $21,575 $1,370,000 $413,100 $963,900
2021 $22,978 $1,343,000 $405,000 $945,000
2020 $4,717 $70,393 $45,509 $24,884
2019 $4,361 $69,013 $44,617 $24,396
2018 $4,213 $67,661 $43,743 $23,918
2017 $4,035 $66,334 $42,885 $23,449
2016 $3,756 $65,033 $42,044 $22,989
2015 $3,667 $64,057 $41,413 $22,644
2014 $3,516 $62,801 $40,601 $22,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    August Wagele

    Home Real Estate

  • Ben Levin

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Ben Levin

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 600-2222

    3 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Ben Levin
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40908143

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 059-2264-029-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1519 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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