NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1525 Julia St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,647,587

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,592 Sq Ft
$1,035/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 25, 2022

Last sale price $1,910,000 $1,200 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,088/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2022

Beaming with charm & thoughtful updates, this 3 bed / 2.5 bath single-family home plus bonus studio is move-in ready! From the landscaped front porch, you’re welcomed into a great room with abundant natural light. The dining room flows seamlessly into a gourmet kitchen with an island ideal for gathering. The living quarters include 2 bedrooms and a full bath, a laundry room, & a spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite bath. The verdant backyard features drought-friendly succulents, wood-burning hearth, full grill station, & built-in benches, PLUS a detached studio for your private den, office or artist’s space. Home has undergone extensive renovations including retrofitting, electrical, lighting, & plumbing. Close to San Pablo Park, lots of public transit, & the shops, recreation, and eateries along both Ashby & Adeline. Furthermore, while others travel far & wide to shop at the iconic Berkeley Bowl, you’ll be blocks away. An ideal home for the idyllic Berkeley life!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Connie Chung

Willowmar Real Estate License #01941884 Listed on: 03/24/2022

Co-Listed By

Kenny Gong

Willowmar Real Estate License #01977665

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Bishop

Red Oak Realty License #01245471

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,321

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 3,630 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,321

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SFR26293
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Ashby to California to Julia
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Wood Burning, Other
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Side Yard Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3630
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2018
Sold by
Parker Nicholas I and Loosbrock Kaleb J
Bought by
Park Youri and Hayashi Kai
Current Estimated Value
$1,647,587

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$997,500
Outstanding Balance
$862,164
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$757,885

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2016
Sold by
Parker Nicholas Ian and Loosbrock Kaleb Joseph
Bought by
Parker Nicholas I and Loosbrock Kaleb J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$567,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2015
Sold by
Parker Nicholas I and Loosbrock Kaleb J
Bought by
The 2015 Parker Loosbrock Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2014
Sold by
Parker Nicholas I and Loosbrock Kaleb J
Bought by
Parker Nicholas I and Loosbrock Kaleb J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$581,250
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2014
Sold by
Parker Nicholas L and Loosbrook Kaleb J
Bought by
Parker Nicholas I and Loosbrook Kaleb J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$581,250
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2011
Sold by
Hapuku Development
Bought by
Parker Nicholas I and Loosbrock Kaleb J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,705
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2010
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Hapuku Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2010
Sold by
Ward Jimmie L
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na and Wachovia Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2006
Sold by
Huangs Ward Jimmie L and Huangs Ward Linda
Bought by
Ward Jimmie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Park Youri $1,425,000 Chicago Title Company
Parker Nicholas I -- Accommodation
Parker Nicholas Ian -- Fidelity National Title Co
The 2015 Parker Loosbrock Trust -- None Available
Parker Nicholas I -- Fidelity National Title Co
Parker Nicholas I -- Fidelity National Title Co
Parker Nicholas I $485,000 Old Republic Title Company
Hapuku Development $243,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Wells Fargo Bank Na $444,571 Accommodation
Ward Jimmie L -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Park Youri $997,500
Previous Owner Parker Nicholas I $250,000
Previous Owner Parker Nicholas Ian $567,000
Previous Owner Parker Nicholas I $581,250
Previous Owner Parker Nicholas I $581,250
Previous Owner Parker Nicholas I $460,000
Previous Owner Parker Nicholas I $472,705
Previous Owner Ward Jimmie L $475,000
Previous Owner Ward Jimmie L $438,750
Previous Owner Ward Jimmie L $100,000
Previous Owner Ward Jimmie L $185,000
Previous Owner Ward Jimmie L $178,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,910,000 -- --
04/25/2022 04/25/22 Sold $1,910,000 +47.0% $1,200 / Sq Ft
04/07/2022 04/07/22 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2022 03/24/22 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $816 / 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 $25,321 $2,019,891 $608,067 $1,418,824
2024 $25,321 $1,880,000 $566,100 $1,320,900
2023 $23,719 $1,757,000 $527,100 $1,229,900
2022 $21,015 $1,520,870 $458,361 $1,069,509
2021 $21,114 $1,490,917 $449,375 $1,048,542
2020 $20,158 $1,482,570 $444,771 $1,037,799
2019 $19,577 $1,453,500 $436,050 $1,017,450
2018 $8,485 $546,090 $163,827 $382,263
2017 $8,174 $535,385 $160,615 $374,770
2016 $7,891 $524,890 $157,467 $367,423
2015 $7,783 $517,010 $155,103 $361,907
2014 $7,721 $506,882 $152,064 $354,818
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Connie Chung

    Willowmar Real Estate

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  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Kenny Gong

    Willowmar Real Estate

    (415) 279-2715

    2 in this area

    28 Total Sales

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  • Grace Bishop

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Grace Bishop

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 872-4512

    3 in this area

    75 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40986129

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1610-009-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1525 Julia St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1525 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 24 March 2022 and is currently priced at $1,647,587, approximately $1,034 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1525 Julia St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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