NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1522 Ada St Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,259,000 - $1,445,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$1,433/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,515,000 $1,578 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,048/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • View of Hills
  • Corner Lot
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2022

This sweet home with mature landscaping is around the corner from the popular Hopkins St shopping district. The yard has been exquisitely designed and maintained with California natives in an array of colors and textures. The back door provides convenient access for indoor/outdoor living. This home is graced with refinished oak floors, a decorative fireplace, and built-ins in the dining room. Off the kitchen you’ll find a versatile space that works well for a home office or breakfast nook. Perfect for the first time or move-down home buyer that really wants a great location. Perfect for the buyer with long-term plans to expand. Plenty of light with windows that look out on the tranquil and abundant landscaping with the Berkeley Hills in the distance. Close to North Berkeley BART. Located in the heart of Berkeley, yet the moment you open the front door you feel a world away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lind Elkin

Red Oak Realty License #01444510 Listed on: 05/18/2022

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Perry Riani

Compass License #01402540

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,425

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,490 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Monterey Market Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 60243221

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,425

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Subdivision Name: MONTEREY MARKET
  • Directions: Sacramento to Ada
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Laminate Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Private Entrance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • 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: 5490
  • Parcel Number: 60243221
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2005
Sold by
Dougherty Michael R and Dougherty Jennifer N
Bought by
Seelig Joshua
Current Estimated Value
$1,375,470

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2003
Sold by
Dresser Benjamin M and Brondum Carol L
Bought by
Dougherty Michael R and Dougherty Jennifer N
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
Seelig Joshua $625,000 Old Republic Title Company
Dougherty Michael R $425,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Seelig Joshua $382,000
Closed Seelig Joshua $350,000
Closed Seelig Joshua $452,000
Closed Seelig Joshua $500,000
Previous Owner Dougherty Michael R $400,000
Previous Owner Christ Louis W $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,515,000 -- --
06/15/2022 06/15/22 Sold $1,515,000 +59.6% $1,578 / Sq Ft
06/02/2022 06/02/22 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2022 05/18/22 For Sale $949,000 -- $989 / 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
2025 $21,425 $1,600,717 $482,315 $1,125,402
2024 $21,425 $1,490,000 $449,100 $1,047,900
2023 $20,098 $1,393,000 $417,900 $975,100
2022 $13,143 $813,880 $246,264 $574,616
2021 $13,166 $797,787 $241,436 $563,351
2020 $12,435 $796,537 $238,961 $557,576
2019 $11,919 $780,924 $234,277 $546,647
2018 $11,712 $765,618 $229,685 $535,933
2017 $11,300 $750,611 $225,183 $525,428
2016 $10,921 $735,900 $220,770 $515,130
2015 $10,772 $724,850 $217,455 $507,395
2014 $9,760 $640,000 $192,000 $448,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lind Elkin

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lind Elkin

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 282-5666

    2 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Lind Elkin
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  • Perry Riani

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Perry Riani

    Compass

    (510) 813-3799

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Perry Riani
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40993794

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2432-021-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1522 Ada St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1522 Ada St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 18 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,375,470, approximately $1,432 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1522 Ada St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Ruth Acty Elementary, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Thousand Oaks Elementary School.

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