NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1523 Hearst Ave Unit B Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $968,000 - $1,190,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,280 Sq Ft
$842/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 17, 2017

Last sale price $850,000 $664 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,452/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to North Berkeley Station
  • End Unit
  • Oxford Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of February 2017

Modern living w/ open concept. Sunken living room w/ unique fireplace, kitchen w/ skylight. Bedrooms have soaring ceilings; front w/ private balcony, rear has a sleeping loft, custom built-ins, & private bath. Sweet backyard garden w/ deck. Very near BART, park, eats, and UC. Open 1/15 & 22, 2-4:30.

Last Listed By

Grace Bishop

Red Oak Realty License #01245471 Listed on: 01/10/2017

Red Oak Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,842

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 8,977 Sq Ft Lot
  • End Unit
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $242 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 57206730

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, reserves
  • 5 Units
  • Not Listed Association, Phone Number (510) 549-3095
  • Built by Brown Shingle
  • North Berkeley Subdivision, Contemporary Floorplan

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,842

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$242 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Above Sacramento
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Brown Shingle
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Space Per Unit - 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 242
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 510-549-3095
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes, Number Limit, Upon Approval
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Reserves

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8977
  • Parcel Number: 57206730
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2017
Closed on
Feb 14, 2017
Sold by
Heil William W and Davis Lauren M
Bought by
Kamath Mahesh S
Seller's Agent
Grace Bishop
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Justin Palmer
Avenue 8 Inc.
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
21.6%
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,077,366

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$227,366
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.93%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2010
Sold by
Kray Laura J and The Laura J Kray Revocable Tru
Bought by
Heil William W and Davis Lauren M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
4.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2006
Sold by
Kray Laura J
Bought by
Kray Laura J and Laura J Kray Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2004
Sold by
Handler Eric
Bought by
Kray Laura J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$524,900
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2004
Sold by
Jensen Sanford J and Jensen Robin M
Bought by
Kray Laura J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$524,900
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2002
Sold by
Flavell M Kay
Bought by
Jensen Sanford J and Sease Robin M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

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
Kamath Mahesh S $850,000 Old Republic Title Company
Heil William W $520,000 First American Title Company
Kray Laura J -- None Available
Kray Laura J -- Placer Title Company
Kray Laura J $574,000 Placer Title Company
Jensen Sanford J $465,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kamath Mahesh S $636,650
Closed Kamath Mahesh S $680,000
Previous Owner Heil William W $310,500
Previous Owner Heil William W $320,000
Previous Owner Kray Laura J $492,000
Previous Owner Kray Laura J $524,900
Previous Owner Jensen Sanford J $420,000
Previous Owner Jensen Sanford J $21,000
Previous Owner Jensen Sanford J $372,000
Previous Owner Flavell M Kay $100,000
Closed Jensen Sanford J $69,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $850,000 -- --
02/17/2017 02/17/17 Sold $850,000 +21.6% $664 / Sq Ft
01/25/2017 01/25/17 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2017 01/10/17 For Sale $699,000 -- $546 / 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 $14,842 $960,137 $290,141 $676,996
2023 $14,536 $948,174 $284,452 $663,722
2022 $14,279 $922,584 $278,875 $650,709
2021 $14,317 $904,361 $273,408 $637,953
2020 $13,551 $902,020 $270,606 $631,414
2019 $13,022 $884,340 $265,302 $619,038
2018 $12,807 $867,000 $260,100 $606,900
2017 $9,108 $574,021 $172,206 $401,815
2016 $8,689 $562,770 $168,831 $393,939
2015 $8,566 $554,320 $166,296 $388,024
2014 $8,489 $543,461 $163,038 $380,423
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Grace Bishop

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Grace Bishop

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 872-4512

    2 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Grace Bishop
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  • Justin Palmer

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Justin Palmer

    Avenue 8 Inc.

    (415) 322-9096

    59 Total Sales

    Justin Palmer
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40767096

bridgeMLS

APN: 057-2067-030-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1523 Hearst Ave Unit B, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1523 Hearst Ave Unit B, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 10 January 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,077,366, approximately $841 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 1523 Hearst Ave Unit B is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Oxford Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Washington Elementary School.

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