1520 Stuart St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,392,000 - $1,625,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,458
Sq Ft
$1,058/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Cooling Available
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- Bungalow
About This Home
As of January 2022This expansive Berkeley craftsman, nestled on a quiet street, is a must-have! An entertainer’s dream, this lovely home features 2 beds, 2 full baths, a flexible loft space that can be used as an additional bedroom or an office, a newly renovated eat-in kitchen, a formal living room, and a formal dining room whose sliding glass doors open to an outstanding back yard that must be seen to be believed! Mature fruit trees include: Mission Fig, Fuyu Persimmon, Cherry Plum, Avocado, Heirloom Apple. This bountiful scene also includes one Golden Raspberry and two Blueberry bushes. Hardwood floors throughout, radiant natural light, and ample off-street parking reveal this home to be a magnificent sanctuary. Add to this exceptional refuge by building an ADU at the rear of the home. There’s plenty of room! Near everything including Berkeley Bowl, Longfellow Middle School, San Pablo Park, Aunty Pooeys Sweet Tooth, Happa Baby Daycare, Ashby BART and all major transit and freeways! Open Sat/Sun 1-4pm
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Proxima Realty License #01840070 Listed on: 11/29/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,017
Year Built
- Built in 1915
Lot Details
- 5,400 Sq Ft Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Carport
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Stone Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Tile Flooring
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Solid Surface Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Not Listed Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 53167125
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 2022
Sold by
Unknown
Bought by
Shim Andrew and Qiu Anna
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 29, 2021
Closed on
Jan 3, 2022
Sold by
Seth Forester
Bought by
Shim Andrew and Qiu Anna
Seller's Agent
Tia Hunnicutt
Proxima Realty
Buyer's Agent
Annie Cheng
Compass
List Price
$1,128,000
Sold Price
$1,627,500
Premium/Discount to List
$499,500
44.28%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.54%
Original Mortgage
$1,302,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 6, 2012
Sold by
Williams Warren and The Estate Of Victor L Johnson
Bought by
Forester Seth
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Similar Homes in Berkeley, CA
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shim Andrew | -- | -- | |
| Shim Andrew | $1,627,500 | Chicago Title | |
| Forester Seth | $470,000 | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Shim Andrew | $1,302,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Forester Seth | $60,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Forester Seth | $188,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Forester Seth | $130,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,627,500 | -- | -- |
| 01/11/2022 01/11/22 | Sold | $1,627,500 | +44.3% | $1,116 / Sq Ft |
| 12/14/2021 12/14/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/29/2021 11/29/21 | For Sale | $1,128,000 | -- | $774 / 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 | $23,017 | $1,601,000 | $482,400 | $1,125,600 |
| 2023 | $21,549 | $1,497,000 | $449,100 | $1,047,900 |
| 2022 | $10,272 | $545,373 | $163,612 | $381,761 |
| 2021 | $10,023 | $534,680 | $160,404 | $374,276 |
| 2020 | $9,462 | $529,200 | $158,760 | $370,440 |
| 2019 | $9,055 | $518,827 | $155,648 | $363,179 |
| 2018 | $8,876 | $508,657 | $152,597 | $356,060 |
| 2017 | $8,555 | $498,683 | $149,605 | $349,078 |
| 2016 | $8,241 | $488,907 | $146,672 | $342,235 |
| 2015 | $8,117 | $481,566 | $144,470 | $337,096 |
| 2014 | $7,987 | $472,133 | $141,640 | $330,493 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tia Hunnicutt
Seller's Agent in 2022
Tia Hunnicutt
Proxima Realty
(510) 499-9249
2 in this area
56 Total Sales
-
Annie Cheng
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Annie Cheng
Compass
(510) 339-8900
1 in this area
32 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40974340
APN: 053-1671-025-00
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Bay East 2025. CCAR 2025. bridgeMLS 2025. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Nearby Homes
- 1520 Stuart St
- 1516 Stuart St
- 1524 Stuart St
- 1526 Stuart St
- 1530 Stuart St
- 1521 Oregon St
- 1519 Oregon St
- 1525 Oregon St
- 1531 Oregon St
- 1513 Oregon St
- 1502 Stuart St
- 1536 Stuart St
- 1537 Oregon St
- 1535 Oregon St
- 1500 Stuart St
- 2825 Sacramento St
- 1517 Stuart St
- 1511 Oregon St
- 1519 Stuart St
- 1538 Stuart St