NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1522 Francisco St Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,015,000 - $1,684,999

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,405 Sq Ft
$929/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2021

Last sale price $1,300,000 $925 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $8,540/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to North Berkeley Station
  • Detached Garage
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Virginia-McGee Totland

About This Home

As of March 2021

Charming North Berkeley Duplex! Live in one, and rent out the other. Each unit is spacious, light-filled, and well-maintained with hardwood floors. Each unit has one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, and dining area, a fireplace, newer appliances, and a laundry area inside. The backyard offers a shared common area and plenty of off-street parking for each unit plus a large garage. Located in a great location, one block from North Berkeley Bart, and a short distance to restaurants, parks, and shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JUNE MCDANIELS

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01307858 Listed on: 02/23/2021

BHG RE Reliance Partners

Co-Listed By

Sarah Torney

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #01945167

Last Buyer's Agent

Out Of Area Non Member

Bay East Aor

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,368

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 5,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 1,405 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58215026

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,368

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1942
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPRUD 01
  • Directions: Sacramento to Francisco
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Regular, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Front
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up, Garden, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5800
  • Parcel Number: 58215026
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2021
Closed on
Mar 25, 2021
Sold by
Hawkins Kevin and The Kevin Hawkins Living Trust
Bought by
Holland Matthew Christopher
Seller's Agent
JUNE MCDANIELS
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
Out Of Area Non Member
Bay East Aor
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$351,000
36.99%
Current Estimated Value
$1,305,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,040,000
Outstanding Balance
$945,335
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$359,665

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2018
Sold by
Hawkins Kevin
Bought by
Hawkins Kevin and Kevin Hawkins Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2017
Sold by
Hawkins Kevin
Bought by
Hawkins Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2014
Sold by
Hawkins Kevin and Hawkins Natasha
Bought by
Hawkins Kevin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2008
Sold by
Hawkins Kevin
Bought by
Hawkins Kevin and Hawkins Natasha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2002
Sold by
Thomas Natasha
Bought by
Hawkins Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
7.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2001
Sold by
Rosenberg Alan
Bought by
Rosenberg Gary F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1999
Sold by
Rosenberg Lise
Bought by
Rosenberg Alan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,700
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1996
Sold by
Rosenberg Alan S
Bought by
Rosenberg Gary F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
7.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1996
Sold by
Rosen Stephen and The Maurice Rosen Charitable R
Bought by
Rosenberg Gary F and Rosenberg Alan S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
7.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1996
Sold by
Rosenberg Ilse
Bought by
Rosenberg Alan S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
7.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1996
Sold by
Rosen Maurice
Bought by
Rosen Stephen
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
Holland Matthew Christopher $1,300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Hawkins Kevin -- None Available
Hawkins Kevin -- Nextitle
Hawkins Kevin -- None Available
Hawkins Kevin -- None Available
Hawkins Kevin -- Chicago Title Co
Hawkins Kevin $525,000 Chicago Title Co
Rosenberg Gary F -- --
Rosenberg Alan -- First American Title Guarant
Rosenberg Gary F -- First American Title Guarant
Rosenberg Gary F -- --
Rosenberg Gary F $165,000 Northwestern Title Company
Rosenberg Alan S -- Northwestern Title Company
Rosen Stephen -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Holland Matthew Christopher $1,040,000
Previous Owner Hawkins Kevin $720,000
Previous Owner Hawkins Kevin D $150,000
Previous Owner Hawkins Kevin $472,000
Previous Owner Hawkins Kevin $76,000
Previous Owner Hawkins Kevin $420,000
Previous Owner Rosenberg Alan $130,700
Previous Owner Rosenberg Gary F $132,000
Closed Hawkins Kevin $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,300,000 -- --
03/30/2021 03/30/21 Sold $1,300,000 +37.0% $925 / Sq Ft
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2021 02/23/21 For Sale $949,000 -- $675 / 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
2024 $19,368 $1,372,560 $413,868 $965,692
2023 $18,986 $1,352,520 $405,756 $946,764
2022 $18,696 $1,319,000 $397,800 $928,200
2021 $11,384 $702,417 $210,725 $491,692
2020 $10,786 $695,220 $208,566 $486,654
2019 $10,565 $681,591 $204,477 $477,114
2018 $11,427 $668,230 $200,469 $467,761
2017 $10,662 $655,131 $196,539 $458,592
2016 $9,714 $642,290 $192,687 $449,603
2015 $9,907 $632,645 $189,793 $442,852
2014 $9,373 $620,255 $186,076 $434,179
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • JUNE MCDANIELS

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    JUNE MCDANIELS

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    (510) 866-9668

    1 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    JUNE MCDANIELS
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  • Sarah Torney

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Sarah Torney

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

    (510) 542-1064

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Sarah Torney
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  • O

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Out Of Area Non Member

    Bay East Aor

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40938804

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2150-026-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1522 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1522 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 23 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,305,000, approximately $928 per square foot. This property was built in 1942. 1522 Francisco St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Oxford Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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